I Have a Lip Liner Tattoo is Surgical Option a Good Choice to Remove It?

Our studies at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York have demonstrated rapid removal of green and blue tattoo ink with the PicoSure laser. In fact, we now consider green and blue to be the easiest colors to remove.

Thank you for your question. Based on your photo your tattoo can be removed with laser tattoo removal. However, since your tattoo is red it will need a laser with a 532 wavelength. Laser tattoo removal is done in a series of treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart. The cost of treatment will be...

You can absolutely use a cover up during the times between your tattoo removal, but I would avoid it in the 24-48 hours after your session. As you know, during this time your skin can be inflamed, tender, and even raw, leaving it prone to infection. The chemicals in makeup can further irritate...

R20 is not a new laser.  It is a method of administering multiple treatments on the same day spaced 20 minutes apart.  This treatment method uses the same Q-Switched lasers and may be able to get your tattoo off in less time.

Was this a cosmetic tattoo used as a lip liner or eyeliner?  These inks can contain iron, which will turn darker or gray.  It should resolve over multiple treatments, but will be darker in the interim.

Hi Mikela,    I'm sorry you're regretting the tattoo. Fortunately, you can get rid of it! However, I (like the other doctors below) firmly believe that excision is not the best option for you. Why live with a scar in the area for the rest of your life when you could have laser...