The tattoo artist who did my tattoo told me to stay out of the sun or to be diligent with sunblock so the tattoo wouldn't fade. For two years I was very diligent with sunblock and am now undergoing laser with the Yag. The doc who does the treatment told me no sun exposure after treatments or I could have scarring. I'm wondering if sun exposure, after the healing from the treatment and in between sessions would help to hasten the fading.
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It may be fairly easy to get a tattoo applied, but it’s safe to say, it’s much harder to get one removed, and, for that matter, much more expensive. Prior to the introduction of light-based therapies, a variety of procedures were used for getting rid of them. These included dermabrasion, sal...
It will take several treatments to clear your tattoo. No one can tell you exactly how many. However, some technology will clear your tattoo in fewer treatments and without damage to the surrounding tissue. I encourage you to research the difference between Pico and Nano technology before making...
Hello,Tattoo removal, if not done correctly, can result in either scarring or ghosting. Here are some tips:
Find a reputable office with a Pico laser. It produces faster results with less scarring than a nano alone. Tattoo removal shops are not as reputable as a Doctor. Many of these shops c...
