So I got my 3rd session done yesterday and today my tattoo looks red around the treated area. Should I be worried because it looks like this ? When will I start to see more fading ? And how much more session do I need for this tattoo to be completely gone ?
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Microneedling could stimulate repigmentation safely of light areas.If the picosure was standard it is 755 wavelength only which does not always work on red or black ink completely. The picosure is also available with the 532 for red and after September the 1064 wavelength wil be available....
Unfortunately, there is a higher risk of hypopigmentation in people with darker skin. A tattoo can be removed from darker skin, but the laser is likely to remove pigment from your skin along with the tattoo pigment. At this point, it is unlikely that your skin's coloration will return to norm...
Thank you for your question in regards to tattoo removal. Several treatments are required for tattoo removal. Based on skin type, location of tattoo and the color/amount of ink are all factors that will determine how many treatments if will take. From your photo, it will take several more...