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Fraxel to Remove Colored Tattoo?
i have a tat from years ago that's in 4 colors...on my left bicep...i was reading about lasers like fraxle...is this best laser tattoo removing option?
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Fraxel is not for tattoo removal...
Fraxel is a laser treatment that can improve sun damage, wrinkles and other signs of age. It is a treatment that helps the appearance of the skin look more youthful. Even though Fraxel is an excellent laser for skin improvement, it is not used to remove a tattoo. One effective option for removing a tattoo is the Q-switched Nd:Yag laser. Be sure to discuss your concerns fully with you doctor before undergoing any procedure.
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Fraxel will not work
Oh, if only it was as easy to remove a tatoo as it is to get them! There would be so many less miserably unhappy people who want that old biyfriend's name off their bum.
Unfortunately, it takes dozens of treatments, often with different lasers for the different colors, to begin to make those tatoos disappear. Some kind of scar or mottling is often the final outcome after thousands of dollars.
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Fraxel Does Not Remove Tattoos
Hi Todd,
Fraxel seems to be able to do so many things, but tattoo removal is not one of them. There are other lasers that have different wavelengths that are able to target colors. Contact dermatologists in your area regarding your tattoo removal.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Fraxel is better for other applications
Fraxel is good for scars including acne scars, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation among other things. It's target in the tissues is not the colored inks that make up your tattoo. There are other lasers that do target those colors and may be helpful. Be advised that several treatments will likely be needed and perhaps more than one type of laser as well.
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Fraxel is not for tattoos
Hello Todd
Fraxel is a very useful laser but it is not intended for tattoo removal. I would suggest consulting with a Board-certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon who offers tattoo removal. They can explain the process, the number of treatments it will take, the expected results, and which laser will be best for you.
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