Can this finger tattoo be removed through a surgical excision? (Photo)

Hi Elisabeth. Sorry to hear about your situation.  Your condition does not require a combination of treatments.  Very simply, you have a traumatic tattoo caused when the asphalt gets trapped in the skin.  We have had excellent results in removing the pigment with q-switched lasers in 1 or 2 tr...

Tattoos with Black inks are the easiest to treat but very few tattoos are pure black and often have associated colors mixed in (i.e. green, blue, red, etc).  The pico lasers use a different approach with a faster pulse (think trillinoth of a second) and can help cut down the number of t...

You may be having a systemic reaction. I recommend oral steroids before and after treatment with antihistamines to help. See an expert for an evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your question in regards to tattoo removal. Laser tattoo removal treatments can resume once you are done breastfeeding. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that...

This can be removed with laser tattoo removal. It will take a series of treatments. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser tattoo removal expert. If it's new, you'll want to wait until it's competely healed (around 4-6 weeks) Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question in regards to tattoo removal. It is common to develop blisters after laser treatments which are likely to pop on there own. It is important to keep the area clean and dry for proper healing. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in...