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How Long Before New Tattoo Can Be Removed?

asked 2 years ago by tralyn in NYC and Long Island
Latest answer by Will Kirby, DO
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Tags: tattoo

I have a fresh tattoo that didn't come out the way I had hoped. Matter of fact, it was done yesterday and I feel quite distraught about it.

It is about 5 or 6 inches above my ankle bone and is a sun with a black center and orange/red flames. I did it to cover up a very old and tiny tattoo and wound up unhappy.

How hard would Tattoo removal be and how long do I have to wait to get started since it was just done?

Thank you,
Tracey

3 answers to How Long Before New Tattoo Can Be Removed?

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How long should I wait before starting Tattoo removal?

The skin cell cycle is approximately 35 to 57 days. Thus, patients should wait six to eight weeks after getting a tattoo to consider laser tattoo removal treatment.
Will Kirby, DO

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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New tattoo after removal

Timing for this depends on your skin healing after the tattoo placement. I usually have patients wait roughly 2 weeks after getting a fresh tattoo before beginning laser removal treatments. As far as your colors are concerned, you will require a q switched 1064nm Yag for the black portion and ideally a Q switched 532nm green laser for the yellow and red flames. Hope this helps.
Louis M. DeJoseph, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

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