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Hello,Tattoo removal, if not done correctly, can result in either scarring or ghosting. Here are some tips:Find a reputable office with a Pico laser. It produces faster results with less scarring than a nano alone. Tattoo removal shops are not as reputable as a Doctor. Many of these shops close as quickly as they open, leaving you out of luck on pre-paid packages.Stay out of the sun— sunlight can be harmful to healing in after any laser procedureAvoid infections- This means keep your tattoo area clean (i.e. don’t garden right after a tattoo removal on your arm, etc), don’t pick scabs or blisters if they occur. Follow our post procedure instructions. Avoid swimming for 48 hours as water can infect the treated areas.Allow healing between treatment sessions- typically 4-8 weeks.Be healthy- while the tattoo laser breaks up the tattoo particles, your body will actually eliminate the particles. Being healthy will help achieve this process faster and allow for consistent healing. Drink lots of water, get adequate sleep, and eat vitamin enriched foods.In our practice we utilize the currently most powerful Pico laser on the market called the PiQo4 by Lumenis. The main advantage of a stronger tattoo laser (combining nano and pico wavelengths at greater power) is faster breakup of the tattoo. The science of tattoo removal is complex but essentially the greater power will photo acoustically break up tattoo particles in smaller pieces. Best, Anil Shah
Yes, tattoos on the face can be safely removed with laser. It is the same as removal of body tattoos with the exception that flesh toned tattoos which are placed to cover up permanent makeup may darken with tattoo removal lasers but resurfacing lasers can remove them safely.
Thank you for your question. A tattoo on the face can be removed withthe Picosure Laser; a faster and more effective laser. This laser requiresfewer treatments without harming the surrounding tissue. It is best to have aconsultation and decide if the Picosure is the best option for you.
Black is the easiest color of tattoo ink to remove. All of the Q-Swtich and PicoSecond lasers could be effective on this tattoo including the Ruby laser. It is important to have an experience doctor remove the tattoo. Your ink is very dark and the deltoid area is a high risk...
Gauging by your skin type (from the photo you appear to have a medium complexion) and ink color, Laser Tattoo removal would give you the best chance at a near complete clearance of the iron oxide tattoo ink present in your skin. The Q-Switched ND;Yag laser, I use a Tri-Lase from Ellman,...
You could have general anesthesia but most tattoos take several treatments to be removed. Depending on the laser used, the location, and colors of your tattoo it might require anywhere from 3 or 4 up to 10-12 treatments. So using general anesthesia would become extremely expensive because that...