Today, as I was getting my ink zapped away, my mouth was filled with a strong metallic taste (vaporized ink?). This got me wondering what was in the ink, where in my body the broken up pigment is going (are the particles going to be lodged in my lymph nodes forever-- can I get an MRI?), and whether I am putting myself at risk of exposure to neurotoxic metals by removing my tattoo. If I am concerned about neurotoxicity, should I stop my treatments?
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March 8, 2020
Answer: Laser tattoo removal (LTR) does not release heavy metal ions into the blood or lymphatic circulation.
You need to be patient and you must use a good sunblock on the treated areas. The person treating you can use a bit less energy next time, which will make it less likely to occur. you want to wait at least 4 weeks before your next Picosure session.david berman md
Thanks for your question and posting a picture. I'm sorry you are not seeing the success that you desire. Tattoo removal is one of the most frustrating things we offer. You did not mention how long you are waiting between treatments. After doing PicoSure laser tattoo removal for 4 years, we ...
In most cases, white ink will turn into a brownish dark color after being hit by a picosecond laser on 1064nm wavelenth. After that, the laser sees the pigment (brown) and can start to fade the ink. I see a lot of white ink and haven't had any trouble making it very difficult to see after laser...
