Okay so i have skin type 5 and my tattoo is all black ink and its about three months old and it is located on my stomach( naval area) i got it to cover up a old scar. ive heard that since my skin is darker it would be more difficult to remove the tattoo completely and that people with very light to medium untanned skin have much better results. my question is could i bleach the tattooed area to make my skin lighter in order to have a better chance of complete removal?
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March 17, 2014
Answer: Black Ink Tattoo in Darkly Pigmented Skin- No problem
Yes, ink is ink but the amount and color of ink in the skin and the depth is what determines how long it will take to remove. In my experience, shading is the first to go with laser removal, sometimes in only one or two treatments.
You should get the tattoo removed now. The tattoo ink won't fade much in a few years.You would be a great candidate for the Alex Trivantage laser. There is no scaring with the Alex Trivantage laser. This laser is the only one on the market that can target colors. The multiple wave lengths can t...
Thank you for your question. You are correct that white ink typically turns black when lasered. This is because it usually contains titanium dioxide. The best treatment for your tattoo might be surgical excision. This would completely remove the tattoo. I would have this evaluated by a surgeon....
