Upon scheduling my 2nd appt I was asked if I wanted to wait 4, 6, or 8 wks. I'm guessing this is just a formality for those confined by the financial obligation? Now it has me wondering, just speaking strictly in "result/success" terms, are one of those time frames more optimal than another? Financially, committing to every 4 wks is not a problem--the sooner I can complete removal, the better. However, if waiting longer may garner better results that would be preferable. Thoughts?
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Sounds like you are having some side effects from laser tattoo removal. These can happen whether it is a single treatment or with an R20 style treatment. It really depends on the clinical experience and knowledge of the person operating the laser to minimize these side effects. As the post below...
The tattoo ink is gradually ingested by cells that wall it off and hold it in place. This process takes about a month to be completed , so treatment during that first month may be more effective as the pigment is freely dispersed in the skin and more susceptable to laser fragmentation. Doing 4...
Hello, Blistering can be a normal part of healing after tattoo removal, however there are preventative things you can do to minimize this. Using aloe vera gel and ice to cool the area after a treatment will pull the heat out of you so blister do not form (or at least stay smaller). You may have...
