I got this tattoo6x2 about 2 weeks ago. The artist did a bad job. What was supposed to be a happy experience ended up being a disappointment! I was lucky to find a reputable artist for cover up job but he told me I have to lighten it up first. The tat is on my rib. It's in black ink. How long do I have to wait to do a laser treatment and how many sessions do I need to make it light? I have fair skin. Thank you so much for your help!
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Yes it is faster, in general, to remove a amateur tattoo vs. a professionally done one. I utilize the latest technology in laser tattoo removal from Cynosure, the Picosure which should accomplish the task in four treatments. You may start once your skin recovers from the initial tattoo -...
Thank you for the question. A photo would be helpful.The best way to remove a tattoo with minimal chance of
scarring is to have Laser tattoo removal. Q switched Nd:YAG lasers, such as the
RevLite Laser, are excellent for removing tattoos. The Picosure Laser is also
very good.Multiple treatments...
Thank you for your question and the photos. I agree with other's comments. Your laser tattoo removal treatments appear to be working. The redness is likely some residual oxidized pigment combined with red, fragile skin that's been beat up by the Laser.For my clients, after the first 3-4...
