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Tattoo Removal for Large Black Tattoo?

I have a large black professionally done tattoo on my forearm. I want to fade it enough to cover it up with a half sleeve tattoo. Any idea on how many treatments this would require to acomplish?

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by joslyr21 in Chicago
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Laser tattoo removal large black tattoo

Thank you for the question. Based on your description of the tattoo you probably will require 5 to 10 treatments before the ink has faded enough to allow for a cover up tattoo. Best wishes.
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It will take 8 to 12 treatments, maybe more

It usually takes 8 to 12 or more monthly treatments to fade a tattoo significantly. Overtreating doesn’t guarantee quicker resolution but could increase the risk of scarring.

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