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Fading tattoos. Would it hurt if I ran glycolic acid pads over them?

eveningthrushFeb 4, 2016
Just a thought..for tattoo removal/fading. I use glycolic acid pads as apart of my nighttime facial routine. Would it hurt if I ran them over my tattoos?

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Sheila S. Nazarian, MD

Based solely on your photos, this looks like scarring. Schedule an appointment with your dermatologist to discuss treatment options. In terms of your tattoo, if you weren't using the PicoSure laser, you might want to try it as it's currently the best laser on the market. My best, Dr. Sheila...

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Without a biopsy, there's no way to know for sure. I would try to find a practitioner that has the PicoSure device and schedule a consultation. The PicoSure laser is currently the best on the market working 3x faster than all other lasers so even if the ink is deep, which does affect...

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I have attached a link where you can search for board certified plastic surgeons in your area. Find a few and schedule a consultation. My best, Dr. Sheila Nazarian @drsheilanazarian on Instagram

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Hello, tattoo removal can result in either scarring or ghosting.  Here are some tips: Faster pulse second technology like pico second is a better technology than nano for scarring. Experience can help patients.  Oversight from an experienced physician (best if plastic, facial plastic or de...

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Four weeks between treatments is a normal interval for laser tattoo removal.  In some areas closer to  the heart where there is better blood circulation and healing is faster, the interval may even be shortened to 2 or three week.  It is important that the previous treatment is...

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I would definitely recommend laser tattoo removal with the new PicoSure versus excision for this area. The latter will leave you with a very unsightly scar. My best, Dr. Sheila Nazarian @drsheilanazarian on Instagram

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