Is this lasting redness normal? 4 weeks post tattoo removal. (photo)

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It´s 4 week after my 1st treatment. It is only in the area where the ink was. Can the ink turn into this color? Or it will hopefully heal to the normal colour of my skin?

Susan Fox, DO, RPVI · Answer

This looks like post laser inflammation.  It is hard to tell if that is part of the tattoo that is fading or redness fading from post inflammation. It has been around 4 weeks.  We usually wait 2 to 4 months between sessions for tattoo removal.  I would give it more time

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and posting a picture.  It's hard to tell from your picture, but I think it's just your ink fading.  We've seen a lot of blue or black ink fade to a reddish brown.  To get the most value and minimize the chance of complications, wait at least 10 to 16 weeks between laser tattoo removal treatments.  I hope this helps.

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