I also wanted to know how many treatments would be required and how long it would be before I could re-tattoo the area after the tattoo I do not want anymore has been removed.
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Thank you for your question. Pigmentation loss in the area of tattoo removal is unfortunately common. Most likely since it has been a year since your last treatment the pigment will not return. I am not aware of a laser that will restore pigment. The only option I would recommend is doing an IPL...
Exposing your tattoo to the natural sunlight
will not benefit you in removing the tattoo. I recommend learning more about
the Picosure laser; this laser treatment will permanently remove your tattoo
without causing any harm to the surrounding tissue. Please consult with your
doctor to decide if...
It may be fairly easy to get a tattoo applied, but it’s safe to say, it’s much harder to get one removed, and, for that matter, much more expensive. Prior to the introduction of light-based therapies, a variety of procedures were used for getting rid of them. These included dermabrasion, sal...
