I am a 30 year old African American woman looking for a safe yet successful way of removing a lower back tattoo. My question to you is, what would be the best laser method for me to consider if I were to do laser? Also, because the tattoo is so large, will excising and grafting a good option?
Answer: Tattoo removal on African American Skin It is absolutely safe to have a tattoo removed. The best option is with a Q-switched Nd:Yag laser. Make sure that your provider uses this and not any other type of laser. The Alex-Tri-Vantage will not work. Another important consideration is to that you choose someone who has experience with different skin types. Ask for before and after pictures of successful tattoo removal. Make sure they include proper aftercare instructions and space your treatments at least 6 weeks apart.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Tattoo removal on African American Skin It is absolutely safe to have a tattoo removed. The best option is with a Q-switched Nd:Yag laser. Make sure that your provider uses this and not any other type of laser. The Alex-Tri-Vantage will not work. Another important consideration is to that you choose someone who has experience with different skin types. Ask for before and after pictures of successful tattoo removal. Make sure they include proper aftercare instructions and space your treatments at least 6 weeks apart.
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October 20, 2009
Answer: Tattoo removal on African American skin can be difficult Tattoo removal on African American skin can be difficult since the biggest risk of treatment is hypopigmentation. That being said we have had good success in removing the tattoos on our African American patients using the q-switched laser. However, a larger number of treatments are required since the power settings have to be lower to minimize lightening of the surrounding skin. If a lighter skin color in the area of the tattoo to be removed is not a big concern, than you can proceed with laser removal. However, it could be significantly lighter in color than the remaining normal skin. Also, I would not recommend excision and grafting since you are guaranteed to have unsightly scarring and worsening pigmentation problems. If the tattoo is not to bothersome, the best treatment may be to leave it alone.
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Answer: Tattoo removal on African American skin can be difficult Tattoo removal on African American skin can be difficult since the biggest risk of treatment is hypopigmentation. That being said we have had good success in removing the tattoos on our African American patients using the q-switched laser. However, a larger number of treatments are required since the power settings have to be lower to minimize lightening of the surrounding skin. If a lighter skin color in the area of the tattoo to be removed is not a big concern, than you can proceed with laser removal. However, it could be significantly lighter in color than the remaining normal skin. Also, I would not recommend excision and grafting since you are guaranteed to have unsightly scarring and worsening pigmentation problems. If the tattoo is not to bothersome, the best treatment may be to leave it alone.
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March 10, 2019
Answer: PicoWay Laser for Tattoo Removal on Dark Skin The PicoWay Laser is safe and effective for all skin types. The laser energy will bypass the surface of the skin on work on the tattoo below the surface of the skin. Picoway laser can work on all colors including green.The Picoway is equipped with DCD Dynamic Cooling device tto make the treatment for comfortable. We have found that our patients still found tattoo removal very uncomfortable without additional options. We now offer full numbing and anti-anxiety treatments with nitrous oxide to be sure each patient feel comfortable during the procedure
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March 10, 2019
Answer: PicoWay Laser for Tattoo Removal on Dark Skin The PicoWay Laser is safe and effective for all skin types. The laser energy will bypass the surface of the skin on work on the tattoo below the surface of the skin. Picoway laser can work on all colors including green.The Picoway is equipped with DCD Dynamic Cooling device tto make the treatment for comfortable. We have found that our patients still found tattoo removal very uncomfortable without additional options. We now offer full numbing and anti-anxiety treatments with nitrous oxide to be sure each patient feel comfortable during the procedure
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November 16, 2016
Answer: Tattoo Removal You would be a great candidate for the Alex Trivantage laser. This laser is the only one on the market that can target colors. The multiple wave lengths can target all the colors in the tattoo with 4-6 sessions. You should contact a board certified dermatologist as soon as possible.
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November 16, 2016
Answer: Tattoo Removal You would be a great candidate for the Alex Trivantage laser. This laser is the only one on the market that can target colors. The multiple wave lengths can target all the colors in the tattoo with 4-6 sessions. You should contact a board certified dermatologist as soon as possible.
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