Will lumps either end of scar go or will I need treatment?

You should be able to safely have the tattoo removed without it affecting your transplant.  However, prior to undergoing any treatment, you should confirm with your transplant physician that he or she is in agreement. 

Removing a brand new tattoo is generally easier and requires fewer treatments than an older one. You should wait for your skin to totally heal (4-8 weeks) then begin treatments right away. In brand new tattoos it takes a while for the ink to completely settle into the dermis, so it is more...

When you mention Yag laser in your question, I assume that you are referring to Q switched laser.  The enlighten laser is also a 1064 Yag laser (as one of its 2 available laser wavelengths.)  However, an advantage to the enlighten is that it is a picosecond laser.  Data shows that...

Lighter pigments are more difficult to remove than dark pigments. To determine if you are a good candidate for laser tattoo removal, make an appointment with a specialist.

No, I do not recommend doing a peel to try to lighten your tattoo. The best way to have this removed would be laser tattoo removal. I recommend getting a formal evaluation. It will take a series of treatments, but see an expert for best results. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question in regards to tattoo removal. With the color and location of your tattoo I would suggest waiting every 8 weeks between treatments. Waiting 12 weeks will not harm or lessen the effect on the removal process though. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more b...