I'm in the process of getting my tattoo's on my arm removed, one is not reacting nearly as well as the other so I'm just focusing on the one that is going away. Anyway, after 6 sessions now, I noticed my skin has "bumps" its not a smooth texture. Is this normal? I'm receiving treatment with picosure.
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August 15, 2017
Answer: Changes with skin and texture with laser tattoo removal
First of all, I would discuss this with your provider and not take anything without his/her approval. That being said, in my practice i prescribe a "treatment" dose of Valtrex 1000mg 2x daily if cold sores appear and my prophylactic dose is 500mg 1X daily for 1-3 days before and 3-5 days...
Black tattoos are best treated with 1064 laser. The laser with shortest pulse, most power, largest spot size with be the safest and most effective laser for this tattoo. Both lasers have the 1064 nm laser. Both are 450 picosecond lasers and also have nanosecond capabilities too. However, P...
It is very common to use both types of lasers. Many practices have both types and some of the pico lasers also have combines pico and Q-switch built in. My recommendation is that you find a practice that has both. Best of luck.