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Is It Possible To Remove This 6X3" Tattoo Off my Arm?

So i made a very stupid mistake, i got this tattoo thinking it was going to make me feel so good about myself. i know i should have thought about it more.. but i didn't :( i don't want to be stuck with this for the rest of my life.. i cry everyday because i wish i could take it back. the tattoo is a Ganesha i got it done professionally so its a well done tattoo. its has no color just black and shading its on my upper arm and its a pretty large tattoo 6inches tall and 3inches wide. Please help

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This tatto can be removed with a Q-Switched laser.

This tattoo can be removed with a Q-Switched laser over multiple sessions usually spaced about one month apart. It looks like the tattoo is mostly black ink. This is usually the easiest color to remove. Find a specialist in your area who has lots of experience doing tattoo removal. It should work well.

Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

Tattoo Removal from arm.

This tattoo can certainly be removed, but its not an overnight process. Laser treatment would be the most effective removal process and can take on average 8 to 15 treatments. The sessions are spaced 6 weeks apart. Black ink is relatively good for removal compared to other colors, but it still is a year long process. Seek a physician with a q switched laser for removal and do your home work on their experience with removal and look at some before and after photos. Best of luck. Dr D. more

Tattoo Removal with Laser

Hello, no worries, you can remove the tattoo quite easily these days with lasers. The good thing is that it is all one color which will make it easier, Also please see a doctor for this asap as the newer the tattoo the faster it is to get rid of before the ink sets in. You will need multiple treatments but you should see fading after 2-3 treatments.

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Excellent tattoo removal candidate

This is an ideal situation for tattoo removal. The tatto is dark ink and relatively new. Both these factors are working in your favor. In our practice, we see an excellent response with Q-switched Yag lasers. As mentioned above, tattoo removal is a process, meaning that multiple sessions will be needed.

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Laser Tattoo Removal

Yes laser tattoo treatment will be the best way to go. Your tattoo is “favorable” for this type of treatment based on the Ink color, areas of low ink density (shading) and tattoo location. On the other hand, you should be aware that multiple treatments will be necessary (at least 8) spaced at least one month apart. You should also be aware that after treatment some residual ink may remain despite best efforts. Treatment may also result in hypo or... more

Laser Tattoo Removal

Your tattoo can certainly be removed with a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, such as the Spectra system which can treat different colors including the green on your Ganesha image. However, multiple treatments will be needed.

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Comments (2)

sassafrass203
6 Jun 2013

At least your Ganesh is beautiful...that is a really good tattoo. I want to get this stupid butterfly faded off of my foot so i can get a cover up placed there. i actually am highly considering covering up with a ganesh haha! Dont be too down on yourself, you can easily match clothes to your tat since its one color and it is really well-done =)

Hlgn13
25 Oct 2012

Hey girl, i know your situatsion... I just made the same mistake to draw something small on my upper back what i thought to be good but few days later i realised that i did something really, really wrong. I could not sleep 2 nights as i called to my family and told them what i did and they support me with laser threatments. I started it already and it shows some fadeing but not that much. So, im with u and experiancing same problem. But you know what, i find something positive in it. If u make much sport, your tattoo will fade faster. You must drink much water and eat propably healthy food. Bytheway, i let u know that i really love your tattoo :D and im not sure why u remove it... Same tell people to me. But i guess its in our minds, something what tells us that we did wrong. Try to remove it and think about going running everyday as it will fade then quicker. Good luck... :P

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Tattoo Removal: Q&A

Is It Possible To Remove This 6X3" Tattoo Off my Arm?