I got a tattoo on my hand. Can I do a plastic surgery and take it off?

Tattoos can be removed with laser tattoo removal. Tattoos should be removed with q switched or pico lasers. It will take a series of treatments. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser tattoo removal expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question in regards to tattoo removal. Depending on the size and where it is located on the hand will determine if you are a good candidate for an excision of your tattoo. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

You don’t have to do anything as drastic as plastic surgery if you want to remove most tattoos. The PicoWay laser is a highly effective tattoo removal system that can be adjusted to most colors. It even works on old tattoos that are deeply lodged in the skin. Thanks to the effectiveness of PicoWay, we very rarely need to do excision anymore to completely remove a tattoo. A board-certified dermatologist will be able to examine your tattoo and estimate how many sessions of PicoWay you’ll need to fade it away.

Thank you for your question. I recommend using the PicoSure laser to remove your tattoos. The PicoSure laser is has been developed and approved for tattoo ink removal, acne scars and any other blemishes you dislike. It is FDA-approved and highly effective for removing regrettable tattoos and scars. PicoSure uses PicoSecond technology to help remove tattoo ink and acne scars. For more information, I recommend getting a in person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.

Hello, thank you for your question.  Excision is not recommended as there is not a lot of skin on the hand and it is inevitable that you will need to use your hand. Use of the hand can cause stress on the sutures, resulting in the possibility of scarring.  Laser tattoo removal can be very successful without scarring. 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 a tattoo in about half as many treatments as the traditional Q-switch devices.  It does take multiple treatments, but the scarring possibility are greatly reduced.  You can click on the weblink below and put in your zip code to find a provider of this technology in your area.Good Luck!