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Best Laser Tattoo Removal Method?

asked 1 year ago by Orlando6938 in Orlando, FL
Latest answer by Timothy Jochen, MD
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Tags: arms, shoulder, anesthesia, best, laser, options

I have two tattoos I'm going to remove in the near future. Both are big tattoos one on my arm is about 1-3 inches wide at some points and it swirls around my forearm to the elbow. The other is about a 4x4 on my right shoulder. I got lucky with the ink, one is black and the other is black and blue I know the procedures will be very expensive but I just have a couple questions. Now I would like these tattoos completely gone, there is no point in paying 7k-12k to have outlines of these tattoos still on my arm. I need them completely removed and I won't stop until they are. My questions are what can i do to have the completely gone so my skin isn't destroyed. I'm looking into laser removal. But lets say theres still a little bit left, would rejuvi method be possible after laser removal? or what other methods would be possible. Another question is i know it will be painful because I've had 4 sessions done on the one on my arm when it was much smaller. Is there an anesthetic out there you can use? I added a photo of the one on my arm.

4 answers to Best Laser Tattoo Removal Method?

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Laser Tattoo Removal Still Gold Standard

Laser tattoo removal is still the only really effective tattoo removal technique. Dermabrasion can help, but is not recommended for large areas. I have found the MedLite® C6 laser is the best laser for targeting tattoo dyes. Treatment with this laser offers good, if not excellent results, but not necessarily total perfection. There may still be a hint of the tattoo or slight fading of the skin from the treatment. Ask to see before and after photos of other patients with large tattoos... more
Timothy Jochen, MD

Palm Springs Dermatologic Surgeon
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Q-Switched Lasers are the best for tattoo removal

We have 2 lasers dedicated to the practice of tattoo removal. These lasers are q switched technology which is the gold standard in tattoo removal. With both lasers we are able to treat inks of multiple colors and depths of the skin. I perform several tattoo removal sessions a day and each is unique however, the darker the tattoo is usually easier to remove.
Daniel J. Ritacca, MD

Chicago Oculoplastic Surgeon
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The best method for tattoo removal...

The best method to remove a tattoo is by using a laser that uses a Q-switched YAG laser to treat the skin layer that contains the tattoo's ink.  Since your tattoos only have one to two basic colors, the results that you are looking for are more easily achieved.  Since your tattoos are sizable it may take many sessions which it sounds like you are prepared for.  It can take more than eight plus sessions for a total removal.  If there are some residual... more
Andrew Miller, MD

Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Laser treatment of tattoos

You have obviously done your homework.  Treatment of tattoos by lasers is not a perfect science at this time.  It is true that dark tattoos against light colored skin tend to respond most favorably to laser treatment,. In some cases the tattoos clear with little remaining evidence while in other situations some residual outline can be visible.  The skin can also develop a textural change after laser-assisted tattoo treatment.  That said, none of the creams or other... more
Brian Biesman, MD

Nashville Oculoplastic Surgeon

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