I've had 4 laser tattoo removal treatments. The last time I went, the cold packs were very cold and left on a long time (maybe 10 minutes). As a result, I have burns on my skin (not where the tattoo is) that hurt and look worse than the laser removal area! Should I complain to the company that is doing the removal?
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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...
When black ink is placed deeply in the skin by the tattoo artist, it may be impossible for the laser light to penetrate deeply enough with enough random photons of light to be effective in breaking up the pigment so the body can process it. It may also simply need more treatments or...
It is perfectly safe to use topical numbing prior to laser tattoo removal. In our office, we find injectable lidocaine to be more effective than topical numbing creams. Our patients find the treatment far more tolerable after the lidocaine injections. Neither the injectable nor...
