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It is not a good idea to expose your skin to direct sunlight after laser tattoo removal. Once the skin epithelializes, you may consider applying sunscreen twice daily to the area. Spectrase SPF 30 is a good option. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Thanks for yourquestion. As with most cosmetic procedures, we always recommend that you avoidsun exposure after these procedures to make sure that you do not bring intoplay something (UV light) that can complicate and add into the mix factors thatcan make healing and the proper laser response altered from what is normal. Waitingseveral weeks would be appropriate.
As in all laser treatments, it is recommended that you limit sun exposure until the skin epithelializes and to use high SPF sun protection.
Sun exposure can create problems when a laser is used. It can cause the intensity of the laser to be increased and side effects to be more. Redness, butns, hyperpigmentation are all at greater risk.
Depending on the type of laser and the depth of the pigment, some patients may experience pinpoint bleeding. Your reaction may not be typical of laser tattoo removal with all pigments. Discuss your findings with your practitioner. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Santa Monica
Your tattoo may be raised from scarring, oversaturation of ink, active immune/inflammatory processes within the tattoo (as suggested by the itch), or any combination of these things. None of these should discourage you from attempting removal; but be aware that, if your tattoo is...
Thank you for your question. Your tattoo is all black ink which is the easiest ink to target! With the Picosure laser you will need 4+ treatments to permanently remove your tattoo. After each laser treatment you need to allow your body adequate time to heal from the laser, typically this is...
You should care about potential for scarring and that is why excision is not a good option for you.Your best option is to wait 3 months for it to heal before you rush into laser tattoo removal.You have a multi colored ink tattoo and these are the most challenging. fortunately for you, you chose...
At my clinic, we do use the Spectra Nd:YAG laser for our tattoo removal patients. And we regard this as the best technology for helping individuals get rid of their unwanted ink. This laser uses the 1064 nm wavelength which is ideal for patients of all skin tones. For example, individuals with...
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