When is it safe to remove a tattoo and what is the best type of laser? (Photo)

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Hi, I got this ear tattoo about a month ago and it is blown out, which is why I'm trying to remove it. How long do I have to wait to remove it?

Kian Karimi, MD, FACS · Answer

For new tattoos, waiting 6 to 8 weeks is typically standard before attempting any removal process. You’ll want to wait until the tattoo is fully healed, but also keep in mind that fresh tattoos will take more sessions to remove than older tattoos. Picosure is a great laser to treat tattoos, and darker pigments are easier to remove than colored pigments. You should expect to treat the tattoo over several sessions, each spaced 6 to 8 weeks out. Going forward, I would recommend you to complete multiple in office consultations with board certified experts to discuss your goals. This way, they’ll be able to assess your tattoo and craft a treatment plan just for you.

Best of luck!
Kian Karimi MD, FACS

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

there are few options for this you can do tattoo removal over a series of 3-6 treatments OR consider just punch excisions of each spot and then lasering the scars.  See an expert and pretreat with emeragecosmetics vivatia, emeragecosmetics aox c, and skinceuticals phyto plus (see link).  Best, Dr. Emer.

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