2 weeks ago I had my first laser tattoo removal session on my side of a script tattoo. Some of the lines are almost completely gone but the dark ink within the letters is raised and extremely itchy. Is this a normal part of the healing process? Or am I having an allergic reaction? When can I expect the raised skin to go down? I must note that I didn't blister.
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Good anesthesia for tattoo removal is practical and possible when the practitioner takes the issue seriously. I have learned that just about anyone can get through anything at least once, but the problem here is the return visits. If the procedure hurts too much, people bail, and...
I perform a lot of laser tattoo removal and send patients to a local plastic surgeon very frequently so I am quite familiar with both processes. I feel bad to say this but your tattoo is large for excision even staged because they would remove a strip of skin just wide enough to close with...
Thank you for your question and photograph. Picosure
laser is a good option to have this tattoo removed as it is safe and effective
and there is a low risk of scarring. This treatment works best on dark inks
like black and dark blue which gives you an effective permanent result. I
recommend you...
