It is hurting really bad to the point I had to leave work yesterday. There is no way I can do another treatment. Will the tattoo fade all one shade to where I should be okay stopping after one treatment? I can not handle another treatment. I am hoping the tattoo will just fade slightly.
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Answer: Laser Tattoo Removal Facts about Pain--takes a series of treatments
Tattoo removal does work on African American skin but it can be more difficult. Our skin is more prone to scarring and hyper and hypo pigmentation. Look for an experienced provider who can show you before and after pictures and make sure they are using only Q-switched lasers. Please read my blog...
There are only a couple of common medications that i can think of that would be of concern These would be any medication that causes a sun sensitivity such as Accutane, Retin A and the "cycline" antibiotics (mostly doxycycline). That being said you should present your doctor with a...
Thank you for your question in regards to laser tattoo removal. It is important to start laser tattoo removal treatments at a lower energy setting to determine how your skin will react. Blistering and pigmentation issues can develop if settings are too high during the first sessions. As long as ...