I recently got a blackout tattoo out of impulse because I was too afraid of laser tattoo removal pain. Surgical tattoo removal didn’t even cross my mind, unfortunately. It came out botched and I deeply regret my decision. The coverup is on the bottom of my wrist which the original design contained a few small lines of white ink. I’ve heard it’s impossible to remove with a laser. Could this be 100% removed with laser and microdermabrasion? I’m fine with scars and hyperpigmentation.
November 25, 2020
Answer: Tattoo removal on wrist Thanks for your photos, they are helpful. I think you should try a few test spots with a q-switched 1064nm laser before committing to a series of treatments, but I feel you will have good success without scarring if you take it slow. I would only treat either the dorsal or ventral (top of wrist or underside of wrist) each time - if you have a robust laser treatment that goes all the way around your wrist, the swelling might be very uncomfortable afterwards. I would recommend spacing your laser appointments out at least 8 weeks apart. If you go to a reputable dermatologist to have it removed, they will likely numb the area and use a cooling Zimmer machine or maybe nitrous oxide if it is uncomfortable during the treatment. I'm not sure microdermabrasion would make any difference as the ink is deeper than what microderm can get to. Sometimes we alternate between a light resurfacing laser, such as an erbium or CO2 and the 1064. Please see an expert, and best of luck!
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November 25, 2020
Answer: Tattoo removal on wrist Thanks for your photos, they are helpful. I think you should try a few test spots with a q-switched 1064nm laser before committing to a series of treatments, but I feel you will have good success without scarring if you take it slow. I would only treat either the dorsal or ventral (top of wrist or underside of wrist) each time - if you have a robust laser treatment that goes all the way around your wrist, the swelling might be very uncomfortable afterwards. I would recommend spacing your laser appointments out at least 8 weeks apart. If you go to a reputable dermatologist to have it removed, they will likely numb the area and use a cooling Zimmer machine or maybe nitrous oxide if it is uncomfortable during the treatment. I'm not sure microdermabrasion would make any difference as the ink is deeper than what microderm can get to. Sometimes we alternate between a light resurfacing laser, such as an erbium or CO2 and the 1064. Please see an expert, and best of luck!
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