Have American Flag wrap around arm sleeve. Thought I wanted it 100%, but now I want it off. Is the thin outline only; is it easier to remove. That's all I have.
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December 27, 2014
Answer: Tattoo removal with laser
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
The redness may not be postinflammatory hyperpigmentation but over healing and you want to make sure your doctor doesn't think you're developing a hypertrophic scar or keloid. Don't use alpha hydroxy acids as these may sting and irrtiate the skin which can increase the risk of post...
Laser tattoo removal is still the only really effective tattoo removal technique. Dermabrasion can help, but is not recommended for large areas. I have found the MedLite® C6 laser is the best laser for targeting tattoo dyes. Treatment with this laser offers good, if not excellent results,...
Hi London7700, thanks for your question. There are many different types of lasers that do tattoo removal. Different lasers will have different protocols. I prefer the Cutera Enlighten Laser because it allows me to quickly switch between picosecond and nanosecond technology. It breaks up the ...