Tattoo removal for big and dark leg tattoo

David Goldberg, MD answers: Tattoo removal for big and dark leg tattoo?

I would like to get a very big, dark tattoo removed from my leg. How much is a tattoo removal, for this area? How many treatments are usually needed? Will there be a scar, and can I still tan afterwards? Thank you for your time.


David Goldberg, MD
1 month ago

Dark colors actually respond the best to laser treatments for tattoos. A physician would need to see the tattoo to determine the number of treatments, but you can assume that at least 10 treatments will be required for professional tattoos.

Fees vary from one area of the country to another and, again, without seeing your tattoo, I would be hard pressed to give an estimate.

Tanning, in general, can be resumed after laser treatments for tattoo removal, but only once they have been completed, not in the middle of them. As regards scarring, when done correctly, laser treatments rarely leave a scar.

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