In my experience it is possible to completely remove a tattoo with proper treatment. In my practice, I recommend using laser, topical products between treatments, and erbium as well as microdermabrasion.
Treatment plateau is a common problem. Often, as already stated in other answers, this occurs as deeper ink goes "out of reach" of the treatment beam, and the highly organized light scatters and weakens as it passes through the tissue on its way to the ink. By the time it gets there,...
Yes, you do not want to see blistering with laser tattoo removal. Blistering is a risk that can be associated with laser tattoo removal. It is not an indication of the effectiveness of the treatment. Depending on ink density and laser energy used, excess heat from laser...
