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Is It Possible To Remove A Tattoo With Blue and Black Ink?

asked 9 months ago by dominika1 in Brighton, E2
Latest answer by Richard Ort, MD
Question viewed 204 times
Tags: black ink, blue

Is It Possible to Remove Light Blue Butterfly with Black Colour Around It ? 

6 answers to Is It Possible To Remove A Tattoo With Blue and Black Ink?

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Tattoo with Blue and Black Ink

The black will respond faster and more predictably than the light blue. For black, I like to start with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm). For light blue, I typically use Q-switched alexandrite laser (755 nm) or Q-switched 585 nm laser. Usually good results can be achieved as long as you commit to doing enough treatment sessions (sometimes 10 or more for complete removal of the tattoo). You should see progressive fading of the tattoo after each treatment... more
Richard Ort, MD

Lone Tree Dermatologic Surgeon
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Blue and Black Ink Easiest Colors to Treat with Laser Tattoo Removal

Yes there are several factors that will determine how a tattoo will respond to laser therapy. Blue and black ink are the easiest colors to treat. Other factors include whether the tattoo was done by a professional or an amateur and if the tattoo has been layered by another tattoo? The results and the number of treatments may vary for each patient, but typically multiple treatments will be needed. The farther away the tattoo is from your heart, the harder it may be to... more
Timothy Jochen, MD

Palm Springs Dermatologic Surgeon
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Yes it is possible, just find an expert

Yes it is possible, those are actually some of the 'easier' colors, just make sure to find an expert see video
Brian Dubow, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
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Removal of Light Blue and Black Tattoos by Laser

Yes it is possible to remove light blue and black tattoos by laser. One advantage of the light blue is that it is closer to the light color of a light colored person's natural skin tone so it can be easier to get back to normal. However, in some cases, the light colored ink oxidizes and darkens after the first treatment. If that happens, do not worry, the next treatment will start to remove the darker ink just like the surrounding black border. The black border actually fades... more
T. Wayne Day, MD

Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon
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Tattoo with various ink colors

Yes. Both blue and black ink is able to be treated. Not everyone out there has the proper technology for all ink colors. Do your homework. Ask many questions about which lasers they have for which colors. The Alex trivantage is an excellent laser to use which covers a majority of primary colors
Ariel Ostad, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Yes, blue and black ink usually respond well to laser tattoo removal.

The black ink will usually respond to Q-Switched 1064nm laser. The blues will usually respond to 1064nm, 755nm or 694nm Q-switched laser treatment. It is important to see an experienced tattoo removal specialist who has all wavelengths of Q-switched laser available for the best results. The light blue will probably be best treated with Q-swtiched Ruby laser at 694nm.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

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