Does raised / scared tattoo work inhibit laser removal?

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...

SInce your tattoo is all black and one color, this should lighten fairly easily. You should see improvements even after the first treatment. I am sorry that you don't like the tattoo but the good news is that there are new treatments and lasers which make this easier to remove.

Yes it is faster, in general, to remove a amateur tattoo vs. a professionally done one. I utilize the latest technology in laser tattoo removal from Cynosure, the Picosure which should accomplish the task in four treatments. You may start once your skin recovers from the initial tattoo -...