Getting tattoo removed. Is it okay to take a two week gap between sessions?

Question

i had my first tattoo removed two weeks ago and today its the 15th day.i got the second tattoo removal today is it going to be okay taking two weeks gap between session?

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question in regards to tattoo removal. It is not recommended to have laser tattoo removal sooner than 6 weeks. It is not beneficial as our bodies have not begun breaking down the ink just yet. Also, having treatments so close together can put you at higher risk for blistering and pigmentation issues. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It will take a series of treatments which should be spaced 3-6 weeks apart . I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser tattoo removal expert. If it's new, you'll want to wait until it's completely healed (around 4-6 weeks) Once you start getti Best, Dr. Emer

Jean M. Casello, MD · Answer

When doing tattoo removal it is important to allow enough time for the ink to break up and be eliminated.  This process takes time.  Two weeks between sessions is not enough time for this process to occur.  In our office we use the lumenis pico laser and wait at least 8 weeks between sessions. You should talk with your practitioner and determine what their experience is in doing tattoo removal and the rationale for scheduling sessions so close together.

Evan B. Shapiro, MD · Answer

On average, the number of treatments needed to totally remove a tattoo is 9-10sessions spread at least 4-6 weeks apart.

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thanks for your
question  After doing PicoSure laser tattoo removal for 4 years, we do
things a lot differently that when we started.  The key is patience. 
You are being treated too frequently and you are at EXTREME RISK of major complications.
Lasers make the ink particles
smaller so that your body can eliminated them easier.  We found that you
just can't rush this process.  We see new laser tattoo removal patient at
2-3 month intervals but we quickly space the treatments out to every 4-6 months
to give the body time to clear the shattered ink particles before the next
treatment.  With our longer wait times, we can USUALLY remove the in ink
in 6-10 treatments.  This has also minimized hypopigmentation.  I
hope this helps.

Richard Rosol, MD · Answer

Intervals of at least six weeks between treatments are absolutely mandatory, and even longer waits of 8, 10, 12 weeks and up are preferable. Ink fragments created by the laser energy must be given time to leave the treatment field. This is an inherently slow immune system process that cannot be hurried.
It is not at all appropriate to retreat in two weeks, not only from a tissue healing process but also for effectiveness. Any provider embracing this practice lacks sufficient knowledge to treat you safely. Find a medical professional, preferably with a picosecond laser, if available. Above all, stop your current treatments, or insist that they be spaced out properly.
Good luck!

Getting tattoo removed. Is it okay to take a two week gap between sessions?

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