Tattoo Removal: Q&A

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How Many Sessionss Would It Take to Eliminate This Tattoo? (photo)

I have a tattoo on my forearm that is almost 6 and a half inches in length and almost 1 and a half inches in width. Almost a week old and I completely regret it. It was an impulse, I have an appointment with a specialist next week but my anxiety can't wait that long. I would appreciate it if anyone could estimate how many sessions it would take to get rid of this horrible tattoo once it is healed. Thank you.

5 Doctor Answers | Asked by iCoaster5626
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The Amount of Tattoo Removal Sessions?

Unfortunately, it is impossible to tell you how many treatments it will take to remove your tattoo; all tattoos are different. The depth of the tattoo in the dermis, the type of ink used and how well your body responds and recovers from each treatment will all play a part in determining how many treatments you will need. At Cape Fear Aesthetics we use pain management that makes the tattoo removal process a much more pleasant ordeal, which is unheard of in our area, and makes multiple... more
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Sessions for tattoo removal

For one thing you will have to wait for the tattoo to mature, which is usually three months. The amount of sessions really depends on the depth of the ink and the colors used. Most black tattoos can be removed in usually 6 sessions, spaced about 2 months apart. But it can take more. I would recommend the Revlite SI for tattoo removal. It utilizes a photo-acoustic laser technology to shatter the ink particles, as opposed to a photo-thermal system, which can cause... more
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Tattoo removal

Good news is the younger the tattoo the easier to remove. There is a technique to remove tattoos in fewer sessions than traditional techniques. Your dermatologist can advise you on how to perform this more rapid approach to removing the tattoo. In general , tattoos do require several to many treatments and are often charged per treatment so get an estimate from your doctors office prior to starting

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Laser tattoo removal

Laser tattoo removal would be the best approach to treat your unwanted tattoo although fresh tattoos do not respond as well to laser treatments. Your range of treatments could be anywhere from five to more than ten depending on densely the tattoo artist made your tattoo. I would recommend you see a board certified dermatologist with expertise in laser surgery as they have the knowledge to optimize your treatments. Good luck.
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How Long to Get Rid of a Tattoo

It is impossible to predict exactly how long it will take to remove a tattoo. Everyone's body flushes out the tattoo ink fragments (the result of a laser tattoo removal session) at a different rate. Additionally, because the tattoo industry is largely unregulated, we do not know what ingredients were used in your tattoo ink, so it is difficult to predict how it will respond to tattoo removal treatments. Most patients require between 4 and 20 treatments for tattoo removal.... more
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Hi Antonio1, I know what you are going through. It feels as if your life is ruined. I lost all motivation for everything, even the things I always cared about. I read what some of the doctors said about your tattoo. My tattoo was one month old, and I was able to start treatments. My doctor said fresher is better for removal. Mine has faded lots after just one treatment. I'm definitely no doctor or expert, but shading removes pretty easily from what I hear and from my experience with my tattoo. Lots of shading is about gone in mine. Black is the easiest color to remove too! I think your tat looks pretty cool! I understand though to have deep regret. Try to stay positive, and once you go for consultations you will feel better. You will feel even better after your first treatment. Good luck, thinking of you. Keep your head up. It will get better with time. :)
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I am going to see 4 doctors tomorrow my tattoo is a week old when i have some answers i will post them.....Hang in there
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You better do some extensive research on your question because 50% of doctors say that older tattoos (ie. 5 years old) are easier to remove than newer ones (ie. 3 months) and 50% say newer ones are easier to remove than older ones. Honestly, it all boils down to how bad they want your money. Everyone is after the almighty dollar. A fictional item created to enforce regulation and control. Remember that. If you're going to get the tattoo removed, just do it. Luckily, from the massive amounts of research that I've done, black ink is supposedly the easiest to remove. But it is going to take many treatments. You just need patience. Breathe. Tattoo removal is a very time consuming procedure. I am working on removing mine myself. Some people are fortunate enough to not have any remnants of the tattoo left after whatever treatment they use, while others have a small reminder of it. Everyone's body is different. Sad, but true fact. Good luck.
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