Got my tattoos on July 6th and don't want them anymore, how soon can I safely get them removed? (photo)

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I also wanted to know how many treatments would be required and how long it would be before I could re-tattoo the area after the tattoo I do not want anymore has been removed.

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

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 treatments depending upon the device that is used. Good luck in your area.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Josiah.  We usually recommend about 2 weeks or until complete flaking of the skin has occurred.  Tattoo placement can be somewhat traumatic to the skin so just like other scabs or cuts, it's best to let them heal completely before moving to any tattoo removal.  To see examples of before and after pictures for Los Angeles tattoo removal patients, check the link below.

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