I have a small hip tattoo that I want to get rid of, but am nervous about the pain of the tattoo removal process. I've heard that the Picosure laser is getting much better results than the traditional Q-Switch laser, but was wondering if the faster pulses make it a more painful treatment?
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Thank you for your question. It is very unlikely that Picosure will cause permanent hair loss. You may experience temporary hair loss because the follicles were irritated during treatment. I recommend discussing any concerns you may have with your treating physician. Best of Luck!
It is difficult to gauge the permanence of hair loss following any PicoSure laser treatments applied directly to the scalp. Initial losses may or may not be indicative of the final outcome. Some follicles may suffer an initial insult yet remain viable. It is likely temporary,...
The cost of a Picosure tattoo removal treatment varies per size. Our office charge $250.00 for tattoo removal the size of a business card and then there up. We offer a free consultation to determine the price per treatment as well as an estimate of how many treatments will be needed....