At UCSF's tattoo removal clinic at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, patients like Freddie Gutierrez receive free services aimed at underserved populations. This initiative, led by Dr. Matthew Pantell, follows in the footsteps of previous efforts to aid disadvantaged communities. The clinic addresses significant barriers to treatment, notably the high costs often associated with tattoo removal, estimated in the thousands. Patients typically return for multiple sessions, emphasizing how valuable these services are in helping individuals move past past decisions and improve their lives.
"This is a thermal injury. I was humbled that [patients] would come back and ask me to do it again. I've never taken that for granted."
"Part of the appeal of clinics like the one at SF General is that there's no cost to patients. The UC San Diego research cites cost as a significant barrier."
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