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New Laser Technology?

asked 1 year ago by 3232anon in Brazil
Latest answer by Daniel Berg, MD
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Tags: ankles, removal, tattoo

I have an ankle tattoo, all black, 7 years old. I am considering removing it but I am really afraid of not getting it all gone. Is there any major technology advance expected for the coming years, or should i go forward and remove it now?

2 answers to New Laser Technology?

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Modern lasers work well for tattoo reduction

The short answer is that tattoo lasers have evolved only a little bit in the last few years and there is no imminent change in the technology that I am aware of.  Main drawbacks are the need for multiple treatments, the difficulty treating some colors like greens and reds and the inability to guarantee complete removal in any one since results do show some variability and patient's willingness to do multiple treatments varies. Having said this, the Q-switched... more
Daniel Berg, MD

Seattle Dermatologic Surgeon
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Laser tattoo removal

There has not been a better advance than when the Q-switched lasers evolved. Fortunately you have an all-black tatttoo that is easier to clear than a multi-colored tattoo, but it can take 10 or more monthly treatments to signficantly fade a tattoo.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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