Tattoo Removal - Keloid? (Photo)

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Hello - I am looking to get tattoo removal on a 4x4 inch tattoo on my forearm. The clinic asked whether I am prone to keloids. Are the scars in the attached image keloids or hypertrophic scars? They are 15 years old and we’re previously treated with micro needling and fraxel (which had little affect). Thank you!

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

Thank you for the photo. The "self harm" scars on your forearm are not keloids . They are hypertrophic scars. The tattoo removal should be safe as long as they are using the Pico technology laser, like PicoSure. If you want to try to treat the forearm scars again, I would suggest RF Microneedling with a little bit of steroid injection to flatten them.
Wishing you luck with tattoo removal. Hope this helps
Have a beautiful day, Best, Dr.Anna Avaliani,NYC

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