Can I be put to sleep with general anesthetic for tattoo removal?

Although retinols can certainly have a significant influence on skin turnover, texture and overall skin quality, I do not believe there has been any proven influence on tattoo ink which has been professionally placed within the dermis.  Kind Regards,

It sounds as if keloid scarring may have occurred.  If that is the case, I would recommend seeing a medical provider to treat the scar prior to starting laser tattoo removal.  Typically, keloids require steroid treatment, either topical or intralesional.  Once treated, laser...

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...

The R-20 "method" for treatment of tattoos is based on a very limited study, 12 patients, using only a single wavelength laser (755nm) which compared standard treatment protocols (1 treatment every 6-8 weeks) vs R-20 protocol (3-4 treatments in a single visit).  I do not currently perform...

Sun exposure will not fade it more.  Fading results from your body trying to eliminate the pigment with you white blood cell system.  Also, no physician would likely use a laser on tanned or sun-burned skin.  The complications could be severe.

With the advancements in recent years in laser tattoo removal devices, such as the PicoSure laser, tattoo removal is quite effective when performed by a highly experienced and qualified laser expert. Scarring should not occur or be extremely minimal. The scarring you experience is typically a...