How soon can I begin laser treatments? The tattoo is exactly two inches long and it is very thin. I've read really great things about picosure and I was wondering if the laser treatments will be effective since the tattoo is so new? Will it leave a horrible scar? Please help! I am going crazy with regret!
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Answer: PicoSure works very well for black ink tattoos
Thank you for your question. Your tattoo will be best treated with the Picosure laser. PicoSure has a short pulse duration that exceeds photothermal action and results in an intense photomechanical impact. This adds up to faster results and fewer treatments when compared to other tattoo removal...
Every tattoo responds different. I have upgraded to PicoSure in my practice and found that overall it works much quicker than other technologies I have used. That being said some tattoos are still resistant. Thus I would suggest you give it a trial of 2 treatments and see how...
Thank you for your question. It is recommended to wait at least 4-6 weeks after a new tattoo before having it removed as this allows time for your body to heal. There are many factors that will determine how many sessions it will require to remove a tattoo and this includes size, color,...