Is it better to remove a tattoo now or later? (photo)

Thank you for your question. You are correct that white ink typically turns black when lasered. This is because it usually contains titanium dioxide. The best treatment for your tattoo might be surgical excision. This would completely remove the tattoo. I would have this evaluated by a surgeon....

Tattoo removal on scarred skin, such as your raised tattoo on the ribs, can be more challenging than on non-scarred areas. The use of a Q-switched laser is a common and effective method for tattoo removal, as it targets the ink particles while minimizing damage to the surrounding skin. However,...

Thank you for your question. Yes, you can have laser tattoo removal to remove the remaining ink over scar tissue. I recommend having treatment with the Picosure laser as it is effective in removing 70-90% of a tattoo and works best on dark colors. I recommend having a consultation with an expert...

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...

Black is the easiest color of tattoo ink to remove.  All of the Q-Swtich and PicoSecond lasers could be effective on this tattoo including the Ruby laser.   It is important to have an experience doctor remove the tattoo.  Your ink is very dark and the deltoid area is a high risk...

Gauging by your skin type (from the photo you appear to have a  medium complexion) and ink color, Laser Tattoo removal would give you the best chance at a near complete clearance of the iron oxide tattoo ink present in your skin. The Q-Switched ND;Yag laser, I use a Tri-Lase from Ellman,...