Last year in November I decided to get a RED ink quote tattooed onto my collarbone area. I instantly regretted it when I got home because I noticed that some spots looked a bit messed up (I don’t know if it’s how my skin reacted or if it was the artists fault but the ink looked like it was spreading out, please let me know what you think caused this). What type of laser do you guy recommend me to get so I can completely remove this tattoo (I know I will need multiple amounts of sessions).
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Answer: Laser Tattoo Removal Facts--Takes a series of treatments
Thank you for the question. Any laser treatment around the eye area will cause some swelling and redness. What you are experiencing is normal. The PicoSure is one of 45 lasers that we frequently use in my practice, so we see many cases. Swelling is normal and will subside in about 2-3 da...
You didn’t state directly how many days after the treatment your pictures were taken, but I gather the site is still healing if your scabbing hasn’t fully resolved. It is much too early to tell of you have skin pigment changes
I recommend waiting 8-12 weeks and then reassessing.
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Pre-procedure instructions include: discontinuing any photosensitizing skincare products 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (ie retin-A, AHA etc), avoid treating if taking photosensitizing antibiotics, do not have a tan (natural or spray tan)
Post-procedure: avoid the sun, wear hats, wear SPF, be very...