I am interested in getting a black medium sized tattoo removed that is still pretty fresh. It does have a lot of ink in it but it was done by an amateur so i have slight confidence that it could be removed. I've looked at places in my city and they do picosecond laser treatments but can't find a lot of information about it. is it the same as picosure? if not, what makes them different?
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Pico lasers are the newest and most advanced technology when it comes to laser tattoo removal.
You should not pop or peel the roof of the blisters. The roof of the blisters will help in healing. Make sure to clean them with soap and water and apply a moisturizer. Do not continue your laser treatments until you are fully healed. Call your doctor if you have questions or problems.
Thank you for your question! Firstly, in my personal experience Picosure was not the best option for atrophic scar. If it is working for you, then you should start seeing firs t results after few weeks. It all depends how your skin reacts to the laser. To see end results you will have to wait a ...
I usually advise combination of treatments for scars. Since you did not upload any pictures of your scars, it is hard for me to give you any precise opinion. Picosure as well as Fraxel laser are great for scars. I usually combine them with other treatments such as TCA cross peel, chemical peels,...
