So far I've had two laser sessions. Each time, I've gotten a cold sore about 5 days after the treatment. I've heard I can use my Valtrex prescription as a preventative. Normally, I would take Valtrex (2 pills, 2 times per day) at the first sign of a cold sore, until all the pills are gone. In this case, how exactly would you recommend I take the pills once it's time for my next laser tattoo removal session. This treatment seems to trigger my immune system and the virus. Thank you.
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Answer: Laser Tattoo Removal Facts about Cold Sores--takes a series of treatments
Black tattoos are best treated with 1064 laser. The laser with shortest pulse, most power, largest spot size with be the safest and most effective laser for this tattoo. Both lasers have the 1064 nm laser. Both are 450 picosecond lasers and also have nanosecond capabilities too. However, P...
It is very common to use both types of lasers. Many practices have both types and some of the pico lasers also have combines pico and Q-switch built in. My recommendation is that you find a practice that has both. Best of luck.
Absolutely. With today's new technologies, it is possible to remove any part, or all, of a tattoo, and to do so faster, easier, and with less discomfort than ever before. Understand that it will take multiple treatments done over time, and depending on what part you may want removed, there may...
