Hi, I believe the tattoo removal was too agressive with my first laser procedure and now I'm left with dark brown all through the tattooed area. There was areas of grey wash shading, the shaded ink has totally gone but it's been replaced by brown. Is this Hyper pigmentation? How can I treat this? My arm now looks like a war zone.
February 15, 2017
Answer: Your Results Look NORMAL! Thanks for your question and posting pictures. You did not mention what type laser was used with your treatment. We have seen tattoo ink change exactly in the same manner. You just started an 18 month minimum process to remove permanent ink. Your tattoo is going to look jacked up for the next year. If you are using a picosecond laser, your arm will look almost completely normal when you are done. I wouldn't be concerned in the slightest about hyperpigmentation. We use a PicoSure with the FOCUS lens to eliminate pigment, not add it. What you are seeing is just the ink being broken down. Make sure you use an experienced facility with doctor supervision. They would be able to tell you this result is completely normal. Best of luck and be patient!
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February 15, 2017
Answer: Your Results Look NORMAL! Thanks for your question and posting pictures. You did not mention what type laser was used with your treatment. We have seen tattoo ink change exactly in the same manner. You just started an 18 month minimum process to remove permanent ink. Your tattoo is going to look jacked up for the next year. If you are using a picosecond laser, your arm will look almost completely normal when you are done. I wouldn't be concerned in the slightest about hyperpigmentation. We use a PicoSure with the FOCUS lens to eliminate pigment, not add it. What you are seeing is just the ink being broken down. Make sure you use an experienced facility with doctor supervision. They would be able to tell you this result is completely normal. Best of luck and be patient!
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February 15, 2017
Answer: PIH after tattoo removal I would start on skin bleachers such as hydroquinone. If you still want the tattoo removed, I would proceed and deal with the pigmentation later. The laser might improve this as time goes on. I agree, it might have been too aggressive at first. A 1064 laser is a good wavelength for treating PIH. I would make sure that this wavelength is used for the black ink and that the laser has both pico and nanosecond capabilities.
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February 15, 2017
Answer: PIH after tattoo removal I would start on skin bleachers such as hydroquinone. If you still want the tattoo removed, I would proceed and deal with the pigmentation later. The laser might improve this as time goes on. I agree, it might have been too aggressive at first. A 1064 laser is a good wavelength for treating PIH. I would make sure that this wavelength is used for the black ink and that the laser has both pico and nanosecond capabilities.
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