Laser Tattoo Removal Turned the Pink Ink in my Tattoo Darker, How Can This Be Removed?

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...

Thanks for your question.  We do not recommend trying salt and water to remove tattoos in any situation.  The ink is way too deep in the skin to be reached with salt and water, and you'll only end up abrading and injuring your skin, and you could create a lot of scarring. ...

In regards to laser tattoo removal, the type/color of ink, and the technique used have an important impact on the success of it.  Many black eyeliner type tattoo inks use iron in mixture, which will turn grey with laser tattoo removal.  I would recommend a test spot treatment in order...

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 d...

Hi, I'm glad you are doing research into how to remove your cosmetic tattoos. Salabrasion was an old way to treat tattoos but has gone out of favor. There is indeed a risk of darkening of cosmetic tattoos depending on the ink composition. Certain types of ink can undergo an oxidation-reduction...

The ink used to make flesh or skin colored tattoos is a certain kind of iron oxide (rust) that when treated with lasers gets darker. that color change can be resistant to further laser treatments. additionally, repeat laser treatments can cause hair loss or cause you to have white hair. this...