I have a tattoo on my forearm of two roses and a bit of mandala (its not fully finished) and I am really unhappy with the shape of one of the roses. I'm wondering if I could have it removed with laser and then tattoo another better rose in its place. Its the top rose and rose bud I would like removing (I will insert pictures) I really don't like this part of it but I do like the rest of the tattoo! Any advice is appreciated, thank you!
March 21, 2019
Answer: Can I have just a portion of a tattoo removed? Hello, thank you for your question and for including photos. The way a laser rids the skin of unwanted ink is, it shatters the ink into tiny particles and the body absorbs those particles. The latest technology in laser tattoo removal is the pico-second technology. The PicoWay Laser (Candela/Syneron) uses photoacoustic impact/pressure waves rather than photothermal/heat. This process has less heat, therefore it is more comfortable and the chances of hyperpigmentation are less. The Pico-second pulse shatters the ink into even smaller particles, allowing the body to more easily absorb the ink. This type of device can usually remove unwanted ink in about half as many treatments as the traditional Q-switch device.Just a portion of the tattoo can be removed, it is not possible to secure an exact strait line with the laser energy, there may be some bleeding outside of lines. Do keep in mind that it will still take multiple treatments and it may take 6-mo to a year to resolve the ink. At our practice we only treat once each 8 weeks or longer. It takes time for your body to absorb the ink, rushing this process does not increase the removal process. You will have to have patience.
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March 21, 2019
Answer: Can I have just a portion of a tattoo removed? Hello, thank you for your question and for including photos. The way a laser rids the skin of unwanted ink is, it shatters the ink into tiny particles and the body absorbs those particles. The latest technology in laser tattoo removal is the pico-second technology. The PicoWay Laser (Candela/Syneron) uses photoacoustic impact/pressure waves rather than photothermal/heat. This process has less heat, therefore it is more comfortable and the chances of hyperpigmentation are less. The Pico-second pulse shatters the ink into even smaller particles, allowing the body to more easily absorb the ink. This type of device can usually remove unwanted ink in about half as many treatments as the traditional Q-switch device.Just a portion of the tattoo can be removed, it is not possible to secure an exact strait line with the laser energy, there may be some bleeding outside of lines. Do keep in mind that it will still take multiple treatments and it may take 6-mo to a year to resolve the ink. At our practice we only treat once each 8 weeks or longer. It takes time for your body to absorb the ink, rushing this process does not increase the removal process. You will have to have patience.
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March 21, 2019
Answer: Removing only certain parts of your tattoo Hello, thank you for providing photos! Yes, you an absolutely remove just part of a tattoo. A lot of tattoo removal lasers have small spot sizes that hit the ink, so we can go around what you want to keep very easily. There may be slight damage to the piece you are waving, but should be easily fixable by your tattoo artist. Good luck!
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March 21, 2019
Answer: Removing only certain parts of your tattoo Hello, thank you for providing photos! Yes, you an absolutely remove just part of a tattoo. A lot of tattoo removal lasers have small spot sizes that hit the ink, so we can go around what you want to keep very easily. There may be slight damage to the piece you are waving, but should be easily fixable by your tattoo artist. Good luck!
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