I had tattoo removal performed, most of the ink is gone but the area has now lost all pigment. My doctor says this should come back, but it's been over a year. What are my treatment options, if any? He claims there is a laser that can restore this pigment but I am skeptical of his advice at this point, as I believe he treated me too close together, which caused the loss of pigment.
Answers (2)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Exposing your tattoo to the natural sunlight
will not benefit you in removing the tattoo. I recommend learning more about
the Picosure laser; this laser treatment will permanently remove your tattoo
without causing any harm to the surrounding tissue. Please consult with your
doctor to decide if...
It may be fairly easy to get a tattoo applied, but it’s safe to say, it’s much harder to get one removed, and, for that matter, much more expensive. Prior to the introduction of light-based therapies, a variety of procedures were used for getting rid of them. These included dermabrasion, sal...
It will take several treatments to clear your tattoo. No one can tell you exactly how many. However, some technology will clear your tattoo in fewer treatments and without damage to the surrounding tissue. I encourage you to research the difference between Pico and Nano technology before making...
