I’m starting a series of laser tattoo removal for an unwanted tattoo on my arm but i have an upcoming rhinoplasty scheduled so I’m unsure of how to schedule the first appointment. It’s my understanding that tattoo removal can be a bit taxing on your immune system. Would it be okay to have the laser done 2 weeks prior to the surgery or should i wait to do it after the surgery, let’s say 3 weeks after. Thank you!!
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Eyelash loss may occur due to the heat produced by the laser during the tattoo removal process. This heat can damage the hair follicles responsible for hair growth. However, the eyelash loss is usually temporary. Once the follicles recover, the hair should grow back.
However, if the laser...
For a tattoo with mixed black and white ink, skin grafting is generally an extreme option and may not be necessary. Instead, testing smaller areas with different laser settings can help determine how your skin responds and see if partial fading is achievable. Often, it comes down to how the...
In our practice we use the Cutera Enlighten laser for tattoo removal. We can fully remove all tattoos all colors from all skin tones with our Enlighten 3. It is the number of number of treatments required that will vary depending on the type of ink used, depth, colors and age of the tattoo.