Black 9 word phrase tattoo on my collar bone, is this possible to completely remove on tan skin with no trace? (photos)

Thank you for posting your question and photos. Yes, it is possible to remove your tattoo, just know that it will require patience and a skilled doctor with the right laser. I would suggest a Pico laser that is safe for all skin tones, but it is very important to stay out of the sun while you are being treated.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. 

Hi Aclar.  Yes, it appears that you are a good candidate for tattoo removal and it should be able to be removed completely.  The good news is that it's all one color and that color is very dark.  This means that a wavelength of 1064 (yag) can be used and this has a low incidence of causing any lightening or scarring of the skin.  Generallyspeaking, the safer the treatments are done, the more treatments it will take to remove the tattoo, so keep that in mind.

This 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