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Hello,Tattoo removal, if not done correctly, can result in either scarring or ghosting. Here are some tips:Find a reputable office with a Pico laser. It produces faster results with less scarring than a nano alone. Tattoo removal shops are not as reputable as a Doctor. Many of these shops close as quickly as they open, leaving you out of luck on pre-paid packages.Stay out of the sun— sunlight can be harmful to healing in after any laser procedureAvoid infections- This means keep your tattoo area clean (i.e. don’t garden right after a tattoo removal on your arm, etc), don’t pick scabs or blisters if they occur. Follow our post procedure instructions. Avoid swimming for 48 hours as water can infect the treated areas.Allow healing between treatment sessions- typically 4-8 weeks.Be healthy- while the tattoo laser breaks up the tattoo particles, your body will actually eliminate the particles. Being healthy will help achieve this process faster and allow for consistent healing. Drink lots of water, get adequate sleep, and eat vitamin enriched foods.Dr. Anil Shah
I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist for after care. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. Best, Dr. Emer
Even with the limited information provided by your description and photos, I can see that you have sustained a serious injury from your last treatment. I recommend that you consult a dermatologist immediately. Your current treatment measures will not be effective against this degree of tissue damage.Your unfortunate story underlines the importance of medical training and full understanding of lasers and their physics on the part of practitioners. I suspect that yours had neither, and laws in many jurisdictions allow such a situation.Do not accept any further treatment or advice from this laser handler. Your new dermatologist will help you through this complication and recommend further action on tattoo removal, if any. If you live in a place requiring medical supervision of laser handlers or specific licensing, I encourage you to file a complaint through proper channels, in hopes of sparing others from similar complications and initiating proper disciplinary action.Good luck to you! I hope to hear how everything turned out.
Hello, thank you for your question and for including a photo. This tattoo should not be that difficult to remove. The way a laser rids the body of unwanted ink is, it shatters the ink into tiny particles and your body absorbs those particles. The latest technology in laser tattoo removal is...
The key to tattoo removal is patience. The number of treatments varies by the ink and size of the tattoo. The PicoSure laser is has been developed and approved for tattoo ink removal, acne scars and any other blemishes you dislike. The PicoSure is FDA-approved and highly effective for removing...
The treated area will be tender for a few days. The skin should scab over and heal over the course of a few weeks. Fading will happen gradually over several months. Best, Dr. Emer
Tattoos should be removed with q switched or pico lasers. We also use the pfd patch to help speed up the process. It will take a series of treatments, but it's difficult to determine how many treatments you'll need. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser tattoo removal expert. Bes...
It’s perfectly normal for a light-colored, white-based tattoo ink — such as pink — to darken before fading. The laser energy oxidizes the white pigment, turning it a brownish color. The laser then targets the brown and removes that, too. This double-step process is why removing l...
PFD stands for perfluorodecalin which is infused into a silicone patch. The use of the patch allows for tattoos to be removed using the R0 technique - repeated passes at a single session, making that session more effective than typically possible. Best Dr. Anil Shah
