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What are the side effects of Tattoo Laser Removal and using Doxycycline?

nadesmartSep 12, 2016
I've been having laser tattoo removal treatments for 3 sessions now all 6 weeks apart and I've just started a course of doxicyllin for acne going on 2ish weeks. I had the treatment and realised I probably shouldn't have.... What are the side effects? And what can I be doing to help a fast recovery?

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Jason Emer, MD

It's unfortunate because your tattoo is so visible, but tattoo removal takes a number of sessions and this will take many. Redness is a normal part of the healing process.  Removing a tattoo is way more painful and costly than getting one. Please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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Stephen E. Small, DO

Black ink can be removed  with  a Yag laser, 1064 wavelength and Alexandrite laser with 755 nm wavelength. The laser light is delivered either in a pico second (pico second lasers) or in a nanosecond. These are the probably the two most commonly used lasers...

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This is known as hypopigmentation.  it may take several months to years before it repigments in or it could be permanent. This is a risk of laser tattoo removal and only time will tell.  What type of laser was utilized? 1064 may be better on ethnic skin with less risk however the risk...

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