I recently trialled the new PicoWay laser and used a 4mm spot size on one part of the tattoo. There was pinpoint bleeding and I was left with lots of little scabs which have now fallen off. The skin is currently pink and healing, but it looks like some parts have faded quite well underneath. I wondered what pinpoint bleeding means in tattoo removal and if this indicates a successful treatment? Should I ask for the same settings over the whole tattoo next time?
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March 26, 2015
Answer: Pinpoint bleeding and laser tattoo removal
Frosting can occur and is the collateral skin injury via protein denaturation and semingly is less evident with subsequent treatments. It is OK to continue your tattoo laser clearance sessions.
I recommend that a test spot be used with low fluence to see the outcome. It is only then that you can decide on what to do next, whether you want more sessions or not. The colors are quite light and laser energy is best absorbed by dark colors, just light light is reflected off white cars...
Anesthetic creams do not affect the outcome of your laser tattoo removal or laser tattoo lightening procedure. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles