I recently just got a tattoo and I absolutely love what the artist have created for me, but I can't help but regretting the position of where the tattoo is. I wanted it a bit smaller and discreet. So I was thinking of getting it removed and re do a simpler smaller version elsewhere. Sorry if I'm being a bit silly, it's my first tattoo.
Answer: Tattoo Removal It is important to first let your tattoo heal, then you need to find a doctor with a laser that can target the colors of your tattoo, such as a Pico laser. Good luck.Tattoo removal, if not done correctly, can result in either scarring or ghosting. Here are some tips:
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Answer: Tattoo Removal It is important to first let your tattoo heal, then you need to find a doctor with a laser that can target the colors of your tattoo, such as a Pico laser. Good luck.Tattoo removal, if not done correctly, can result in either scarring or ghosting. Here are some tips:
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Tattoo removal with picoway Once the tattoo has fully set in and healed, you are able begin the tattoo removal process. We use Picoway laser in my practice in order to treat your tattoo with minimal discomfort and no anesthesia. Picoway laser can treat your tattoo with less follow-up visits than in comparison to other lasers. The laser works by using photo acoustic energy to shatter the tattoo particles into much smaller fragments. We recommend 6 treatments for proper removal. I hope this helps, thank your your question.
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Tattoo removal with picoway Once the tattoo has fully set in and healed, you are able begin the tattoo removal process. We use Picoway laser in my practice in order to treat your tattoo with minimal discomfort and no anesthesia. Picoway laser can treat your tattoo with less follow-up visits than in comparison to other lasers. The laser works by using photo acoustic energy to shatter the tattoo particles into much smaller fragments. We recommend 6 treatments for proper removal. I hope this helps, thank your your question.
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January 29, 2018
Answer: Use the Best Technology Available and Have Patience Thanks for your question and posting a picture. Tattoo regret is very common. You have to wait until the underlying skin is completely healed. Almost every tattoo can be completely removed with enough time and treatments. The most important factor is patience. You have to give your body time to absorb the ink. For laser tattoo removal you have two routes.The older nanosecond or Q-Switch lasers that came out about 20 years ago. The majority of former Q-Switch patients we see have significant hypopigmentation (ghosting) around and under their tattoo. The Q-Switch lasers have trouble differentiating between the melanin in your skin and ink. The technology uses heat to burn the pigment out of your skin. In addition, we have seen patients with raised scars as if they have been branded. Both of these condition are typically irreversible. Picosecond laser came out about 4 years ago. Every laser manufacturer has a different marketing hook to make you choose their laser. At the end of the day, it's about the technology and experience of the clinician. All PicoSecond lasers (like the Enlighten, PicoWay & PicoSure) fire 1000 times faster per second, using a pressure wave rather than heat to shear the ink molecules apart. The hype of extra wavelengths does not make that much of a difference. The 755 nm will get rid of most of the ink colors. For red and pink ink, you would need to make sure they have 532 nm. After using the PicoSure for 3 and half years, we have only seen pinpoint hypopigmentation in a very small number of patients usually of darker skin tones. We cannot say it is impossible to get burned with a Picosecond laser, but it is highly unlikely. We tell every PicoSure tattoo patient to expect at least 6 treatments, but don’t be surprised if it takes 10 to 12. Patience is the key for our patients. We typically see our tattoo removal patients every 8 to 12 weeks initially. We eventually encourage them to wait up to 6 months as the tattoos seem to continue to fade while they wait.Treatment prices vary by market. The cost for picosecond treatments will be higher, but you should need less than half the treatments compared to a nanosecond laser. Best of luck
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January 29, 2018
Answer: Use the Best Technology Available and Have Patience Thanks for your question and posting a picture. Tattoo regret is very common. You have to wait until the underlying skin is completely healed. Almost every tattoo can be completely removed with enough time and treatments. The most important factor is patience. You have to give your body time to absorb the ink. For laser tattoo removal you have two routes.The older nanosecond or Q-Switch lasers that came out about 20 years ago. The majority of former Q-Switch patients we see have significant hypopigmentation (ghosting) around and under their tattoo. The Q-Switch lasers have trouble differentiating between the melanin in your skin and ink. The technology uses heat to burn the pigment out of your skin. In addition, we have seen patients with raised scars as if they have been branded. Both of these condition are typically irreversible. Picosecond laser came out about 4 years ago. Every laser manufacturer has a different marketing hook to make you choose their laser. At the end of the day, it's about the technology and experience of the clinician. All PicoSecond lasers (like the Enlighten, PicoWay & PicoSure) fire 1000 times faster per second, using a pressure wave rather than heat to shear the ink molecules apart. The hype of extra wavelengths does not make that much of a difference. The 755 nm will get rid of most of the ink colors. For red and pink ink, you would need to make sure they have 532 nm. After using the PicoSure for 3 and half years, we have only seen pinpoint hypopigmentation in a very small number of patients usually of darker skin tones. We cannot say it is impossible to get burned with a Picosecond laser, but it is highly unlikely. We tell every PicoSure tattoo patient to expect at least 6 treatments, but don’t be surprised if it takes 10 to 12. Patience is the key for our patients. We typically see our tattoo removal patients every 8 to 12 weeks initially. We eventually encourage them to wait up to 6 months as the tattoos seem to continue to fade while they wait.Treatment prices vary by market. The cost for picosecond treatments will be higher, but you should need less than half the treatments compared to a nanosecond laser. Best of luck
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