Seattle Tattoo Removal doctors

Daniel Berg, MD Daniel Berg, MD
Seattle Dermatologic Surgeon
4225 Roosevelt Way NE Roosevelt 1, Fourth Floor , Seattle
10 answers
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
1135 116th Ave. NE Suite 630, Bellevue
5 answers
Kean B. Lawlor, MD Kean B. Lawlor, MD
Seattle Dermatologist
3216 NE 45th Place Suite 203 , Seattle
3 answers
Daniel Levy, MD Daniel Levy, MD
Bellevue Dermatologic Surgeon
4455 148th Ave NE, Bellevue
Kelli Arntzen, MD Kelli Arntzen, MD
Seattle Dermatologist
4740 44th Ave SW Suite 220, Seattle

Recent Answers

How Many Treatments Will It Take to Get Rid of a New Tattoo on my Neck and It is All Black

I have got a new tattoo on my neck and I would like to know if anyone has had a new tattoo removed by laser and how many treatments might it take as read lots of different things like black is the easiest colour to remove and also as tattoo is size of a bank card would that matter and the place on my body. Does the neck respond well to treatment as well. Thank you.

A: tattoo removal on neck

Complete removal can never be guaranteed but black tends to be the most responsive color to laser removal so I'd be optimistic.  Professional tattoos take longer to remove than amateur tattoos.  Some people are content with significant lightening and will need less treatments than those going for maximal lightening or complete removal if possible.

If going for maximal lightening, 5-10 treatments roughly 4-6 weeks apart would be a standard range but there is variation in response that make those numbers just good estimates.  More frequent treatment might speed up resolution but would increase the overall number of treatments needed and your cost.

Daniel Berg, MD
Seattle Dermatologic Surgeon
Which Laser is the Best for a Black Tattoo Removal?

I'm 25 years old, I got a black angel tattoo the size of my hand when I was 18. It has great detailing and has light and dark black throughout. I hate it now & I have to use cover ups when I wear dresses. I can't wear skirts to work. I want it gone. This thursday I have an appointment set up with an MD in Raleigh NC. What type of questions should I ask to make sure this guy is legit. Also is there a certain type of laser that works best? I really don't want any scars at all :(

A: Questions about tattoo laser

In general black inks respond the best to the tattoo lasers.  You should be looking to have treatment with a Q-switched laser (usually either Nd:YAG or Alexandrite).  Multiple treatments will be necessary to get the best outcome and though it may completely disappear with enough treatments, it is certainly quite possible that the lasers will not be able to remove absolutely all of the ink.  Complications are possible with any treatment (including scarring) but in general your risk should be low, especially  for scarring.  You should ask your doctor about all the possible side effects and their likelihood in his/her practice.

Ideally your treatment will be done or directly supervised by an MD with both training and experience in skin and lasers.

Daniel Berg, MD
Seattle Dermatologic Surgeon
Tattoo Removal by Excision

I'm looking to get a tattoo removed. Its decently large. Its goes up about 10 inches wrist to a little over my elbow. The width is not very big. At some points its about 2 1/2 in width and others about 1 1/2. I'm not looking to try laser because i could put a lot of money into the tattoo removal and it wouldn't be a guaranteed removal. Any advice? Also can anyone give me a price range. Thanks!!

A: Tattoo removal laser vs excision Excision is sometimes a reasonable option compared to laser. Excision always replaces the tattoo with a surgical scar, however. In some cases this may be acceptable if it avoids the multiple treatments needed with a laser. In larger tattoos it may not be possible to remove it all in one sitting without needing a skin graft which can definitely be unsightly. Serial excision, in which portions of the tattoo are removed with several weeks between excisions sometimes allows complete removal whole avoiding a skin graft. How feasible this is depends on the skin laxity in the area which differs by anatomic location and patient to patient.
Daniel Berg, MD
Seattle Dermatologic Surgeon
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