Fraxel to remove colored tattoo?

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.... more

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

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... more

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... more