Hello, 6 weeks ago I had my first laser tattoo removal session with Picosure laser. My concern is that the lasered area is still red even though over a month has passed. It also has mild itching and the skin seems dry. I have been using vaseline on it to help with the dryness but that didn't help much so I switched to coconut oil. Is it inflamed or scarring?
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Hello and thank you so much for your question! The strongest lightening agent is called hydroquinone. At a strength that is useful it should be prescribed by your doctor. Usually a 4% cream is sufficient and requires a prescription. However, hydroquinone is a very serious ingredient as you...
Thank you for your question in regards to tattoo removal. As the ink begins to break down with each treatment, it is important for the technician to increase the settings of the laser to achieve proper results. It can seem a bit discouraging during this process since the tattoo can appear to ...
Thank you for your question in regards to tattoo removal. With any laser treatment there are always risks with scarring, pigmentation and blistering that can occur. Although, the 1064nm would be the safest wavelength for your skin type, which puts you at a lower risk of complications. To be s...