I have a tattoo on the right side of my right leg. About two inches from the ankle. I need a small part of it removed immediately for employment purposes. Is skin excision a possibility? Also, how long is the healing time and are there any doctors in the area of NJ that do this? If you look at the picture, I just need the tail sticking out cut off.
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It is best to start with a consultation with
your doctor discussing the Picosure Laser treatment. This is the newest
technology in order to remove tattoos; it will not harm the surrounding tissue.
Good luck in your treatments!
Thank you for your question. It is difficult to say what the bump is without seeing you for a consultation. I recommend setting up a consult with your doctor.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard
I would recommend that you wait until you are healed up from the tattoo procedure. Other than that there is actually an advantage to begin treatment sooner than later since newer tattoos respond better to laser removal than older ones. If it is all black or mainly black, typically it is 4 to 8...
