I’m a little confused. I proceeded with a first laser treatment for tattoo removal under the notion that the tattoo would gradually just fade after every treatment. However, I’m 5 days post first session, and the most noticeable change I can see is that the black ink that served as an outline has become very blotched and spotty, similar to pressing a fine tip pen hard on paper. Is this normal? I’m very unnerved by this, as it’s not what I expected and considering stopping treatment and fixing the tattoo.
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The PicoWay laser can remove certain areas of a tattoo while leaving the rest alone. As you might imagine, this takes extra time because your doctor must mask the non-treated areas. It’s also possible you may need to touch up a few areas after the shadows have been removed. As for how long it t...
Thank you for your question in regards to tattoo removal. Due to the location of your tattoo, excision will not be a good option. Laser tattoo removal is suggested for best results although several treatments are required. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified...
Cosmetic often times turns colors due to oxidation of the ingredients inside the ink. Sometimes you can use a different wavelength to get the new color to come out. At other times cosmetic inks are a blend of reds and blacks. When you remove the black color the red appears and it can be hit with...
