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I had the symbol for "mother" tattooed (far right) and wanted "daughter" and "love" added to it. The symbol for "daughter" is on the left. I want to have this fixed, and the only alternative I see is to have it lasered off. Will laser tattoo removal erase it completely? Will it leave any scarring? I've been sick to my stomach since this was done. Please help me.

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by carpediem in windsor, ontario, Canada

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Black tattoo is easier to remove

Tattoo removal is easier depending on the color of the tattoo! If you have a tattoo color of yellow or green-blue, it can be faded but less likely to be removed! But if you have a tattoo that is black in color you can sometimes remove it completely depending on the depth of the ink. Sometimes, the laser can't absorb deep enough to remove the tattoo that it will leave a bruise like area that can be covered with makeup.

Tattoo removal for black tattoos are easiest to treat

It is easiest to remove black tattoos with the lasers that are currently available. In that sense you are more fortunate. Find an experienced dermatologist with laser experience for treatment. Please let me know how your treatment goes.

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Laser tattoo removal is the only safe and effective method for removing skin tattoos. Most tattoos can be very close to, or completely, removed after a series of laser treatments. It is important to visit an experienced laser surgeon who uses the most up-to-date tattoo removal lasers. Some tattoo inks require different laser energy for removal, depending on their color and on your skin color. However, you are in luck, because black tattoo ink tends to respond best to... more

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Laser Tattoo removal is very effective in the right patient. How effective your tattoo fades depends on a few factors. (1) Professional or Amateur -- Professional tattoos generally have a heavier amount and deeper placement of the ink, making them slower to respond (2) Color of your tattoo -- Black ink responds best. Depending on the laser used-- Red, Blue, Purple and Green are also very responsive. Yellow, orange, white, or skin colored tattoos do not respond well, and... more

Tattoo removal - Tattoo ink is variable

We can not say there will be "complete" removal but the goal is to make it barely visible. Best situation is single dark pigment and very light skin. Risks can include incomplete removal and scarring. Also, the depth and amount of ink placed is a factor as well.

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The biggest risk in removing tattoos with laser is that in some cases we can only partially remove the tattoo. In some cases, the ink is placed so deep in the skin that by the time the laser energy hits the ink, it is not strong enough to break it down. Some inks absorb the laser better than others. Scarring is not very common. You can always have a small test spot done so that you and the doctor can get a sense of how you will respond.

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