Is it possible to remove the color in this tattoo without removing the black ink?

Colored tattoos are 40-50% more resistant to laser treatment than black and grey tattoos but still erasable with laser technology. Tattoo can be removed with either 1st generation (Q-Switched) or 2nd generation (Pico) laser technology. If tattoo is new, you'll want to wait until it's...

This looks like you are developing a sarcoidal reaction/inflammatory reaction to the tattoo ink after laser removal, it may be a hypertrophic scar but that is more rare.  I suggest you see a board certifided dermatologist to evaluate this, a biopsy maybe needed.  The initial treatment...

Laser tattoo removal cannot interfere with breast implants because the treatment only targets the dermis and the energy dissipates at the depth of only a few millimeters. Breast implants are much deeper than the dermis and are unaffected by the laser. However, there is a concern with Q-switched...

With your skin tone you would respond well (and safely) to a Q-switched YAG laser on the 1064nm wavelenth. The Revlite SI is the latest in the original range of qsy lasers and very safe on pigmented skin. The new Picosecond lasers are not suitable for darker skin tones and really have little...

Hello,Tattoo removal, if not done correctly, can result in either scarring or ghosting.  Here are some tips: Find a reputable office with a Pico laser. It produces faster results with less scarring than a nano alone.  Tattoo removal shops are not as reputable as a Doctor. Many of these shops c...

This looks like normal healing and requires appropriate wound skin care and sun protection at this time.  It can take 2-3 weeks for full healing.  Best, Dr. Emer.