PicoWay tattoo removal : How much time should I wait in between sessions on different areas of my body?

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Multiple coverups, all black ink except a tiny green avocado. I have a full sleeve, hip tattoo, and smaller ones on my shoulder, ribs, and hands. I’ve already met with a doctor, booked a patch test (starting with my hip), and received a starter quote of around $2300 for 5 sessions. I’m not sure if that means 5 sessions for all my tattoos, or each section. I’m assuming it’s 1 session per section, so about 5 to cover all of them?

Jeffrey B. Wise, MD, FACS · Answer

Best to wait 8 to 10 weeks in between treatments, especially for extremities. Torso regions may be treated 6 to 8 weeks apart, depending on the patient's health status. Best of luck!

Jacob Bloom, MD · Answer

After years of adjusting treatment protocols for tattoo removal in our practice we have found it best to have a 12-16 week wait between treatments.  This allows the body's immune system to fully clear tattoo pigment from the area.  While you can safely treat within 6-8 weeks we have experienced better results with fewer treatments by using 3-4 month intervals.  Please discuss your pricing with the office your had your consultation with.  Best of luck.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Think of your tattoo as if it's a boulder under your skin. Your body can't absorb it because it's too big. The laser acts to break up the boulder into smaller particles that your body can absorb. Think about a bruise you may get after an injury; it takes time for the body to take it away. If you let your body do the maximal work it's going to do after a laser treatment, you will need fewer treatments. Also, if you treat an area too soon after the last treatment, the skin may not have healed adequately and you could form a scar or lose your natural skin color in the treated area. We like to wait 4 to 6 weeks between treatments. We carefully check to see what the laser has accomplished and then adjust the settings for the next laser treatment. Best of luck!

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