It seems the outline of my tattoo's thin black line work is raised / scarred from being overworked or too deep. Is successful laser removal likely still possible?
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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.
