i just had a watercolor tattoo few days ago on my inner lower arm, and it turned out bad. i don't like it at all. Could it be removed by laser treatment? and honestly approx how long usually takes to get it removed? i had a major surgery few years back & the scar grew keloid but slowly got thiner and fading to match the skin color itself. is it safe to use the laser treatment for my tattoo removal with my condition? thank you.
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There are many FDA cleared lasers for tattoo removal.The answer is not Picosure for every case !Raising of the skin as you describe can occur and unless there is no redness or red streaks and inordinate sudden pain, there is no concern and this is a normal response with the healing process of...
The thermal bioeffects of the laser penetrate into the areas of pigment, causing blistering. Quite common. In our office, we use specific burn dressings to optimize outcome after tattoo removal. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
The color and location of your tattoo would make it an amenable to laser tattoo lightening or laser tattoo removal. A solid option would be the Q switch Alex Trivantage laser. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
