I have eyebrow tattoo's that I dislike and would like removed. They are about 8 years old and have been touched up almost every year in brown ink. A few months ago I had a test spot done with a dual wavelength Q switch Yag laser. The spot went darker, I would say grey/black. Should I go through with laser tattoo removal? I can imagine that after the first session they will go darker but will they eventually lighten after several treatments? Thank you,
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Answer: Laser Tattoo Removal -- Takes a series of treatment
Q-Switch or nanosecond lasers came out about 20 years ago. Picosecond laser came out about 3 years ago. The majority of former Q-Switch patients we see have significant hypopigmentation (ghosting) around and under their tattoo. The Q-Switch lasers have trouble differentiating between the me...
There are many different lasers for tattoos but it is a combination of the laser and the expertise of the physician. The Alex-trivatange is my favorite laser for these colored lasers. Please consult an expert. Best, Dr. Green
When answering this, we first need a little more information including which type of laser was used ? We recommend that you don't pop or self lance the blisters, as it could promote scarring . It would be best to follow up with the provider who did the treatment and let them drain the blisters ...