Could This Tattoo Be Removed with Laser Treatment? (photo)

Hello! I got this tattoo done on my wrist in November and I am currently still happy with it, but I do plan on starting some sort of removal process in about year when I begin my career search. I would just like to know how well laser treatment would remove this tattoo and about how many sessions it would take. Thank you so much.

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Laser tattoo removal

Hi, your tattoo would be amenable to treatment with laser. How many treatments it takes depends on a few factors, the density of ink in the tattoo, the experience and knowledge of the laser operator and the laser being used. I would recommend seeing a board certified dermatologist with advanced training in lasers as they are the best specialists to treat these lesions. The technology was invented and developed by dermatologist. In my opinion, the risk for side effects and complications are... more

Tattoo Removal Candidate

Typically, black ink responds very nicely to laser treatments, however there are a couple of factors to take into consideration including the quality of the machine and the depth of the ink; both factors can make it difficult to predict exactly how many treatments you will need. The wrist is a sensitive area for scarring and with a sensitive area it is best to start out conservatively and slowly become more aggressive as the area will allow. Most patients with this type of tattoo will have... more

This tattoo can come off but is very dark.

The dark black in your tattoo sometimes responds very slowly, but you should be able to have it removed satisfactorily with a Q-switched laser. I would probably start with 755 nm, alexandrite. Whether or not it comes off completely depends on how it responds and how many treatments you are wiling to have done.

Tattoo removal on the wrist will take many sessions

Thank you for your question and photograph. Laser tattoo removal can be very successful, particularly on patients with lighter skin. Black tattoos tend to respond well to proper laser treatments. The fact that your tattoo is relatively new and on your wrist, it will take at least a dozen treatments for complete fading. The wrist area is at higher risk for scarring so the treatments have to start out rather conservatively. The wrist area also tends to take more treatments than the shoulder or... more

Erasing the

The tattoo you have will respond to laser treatments however, how many you need will vary between 5 or more treatment depending on the laser user and the tattoo itself. After one or two sessions the tattoo may look faded and unevenly coloured but bear with the treatments and you'll be happy with the clearing of the region. The risks involved can include a remaining lighter area where the tattoo is (i can see from the photo you may be a skin type 3 or have a tan?). It is... more