I have a cosmetic lip liner tattoo around my lips and want it off because it looks hideous. I was wondering if laser resurfacing is the way to go... YAG, etc... what other lasers are used for tattoo removal? If laser resurfacing is not the way to go, please tell me why.
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I have treated multiple cases of tattoo lip liner and eyeliner. I like Q-switched Nd: Yag laser (532/1064) or Q switched ruby to help removing black ink tattoo. There is a risk for hyper/hypo pigmentation. It is necessary that corneal shields (glasses) or a metal shield specific be utilized...
I will start with one of my favorite sayings "You get what you pay for." I have known many people to get a cheap price (per session) for their tattoo removal and have to undergo 8-12 sessions. This clearly adds up, is painful, and doesn't really get the job done.
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Hello, I have seen little success with tattoo removal creams. They just can't go deep enough within your skin to get all the ink out. And, if you doo get deep enough, then I tend to see a lot of scar tissue. The most effective and safest route for tattoo removal is the PicoWay laser. To save...