Tattoo Removal for African American Skin

There are different types of lasers that can be used for tattoo removal, depending on the colors of the tattoo and the skin color of the patient you are treating. For patients with darker skin types, a specific laser is used (usually a 1064nm QS Nd:YAG), in order to avoid causing permanent discoloration of the underlying skin. It is important to visit a doctor who is experienced in tattoo removal for patients with darker skin types, and a doctor who has numerous lasers available... more

Hello Penzi, We provide effective and successful tattoo removal for all skin types including African Americans. But for your skin type, there are complicating factors. The first factor involves the color of the tattoo and if there are any colors beside blue or black. If you are a light skinned African American and have red, green or some other color beside blue and black, your tattoo removal becomes more risky. This is because tattoo removal of colors except for blue and black requires a... more