I am interested in excision of this tattoo because no one will use the 532nm laser on the red part of my tattoo? I don’t mind a scar and am not prone, if ever, to keloids. Would I be able to remove by excision or it is too large. It is the middle of my left arm.
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When it comes to laser tattoo removal, not all lasers are created equally in terms of precision and effectiveness. Here are some insights to address your questions:
Laser Precision: Different types of lasers are used for tattoo removal, with Q-switched lasers (such as Nd:YAG and Ruby lasers)...
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Surgical removal of a tattoo using a tissue expander is a possibility, particularly for larger tattoos or those with significant white ink, which can be challenging to remove with laser treatments. Here’s a general overview of the process and considerations:
Tissue Expansion Process: T...
Thank you for your question. It is not a problem changing lasers for tattoo removal. Unfortunately, it is probably not a problem with the laser. Most dark tattoos take several treatments to see much fading. Some inks respond faster than others and certain areas of the body are more resistant...