Hello, I'm 50 years of age, light skin; had a 'traditional' Thai tattoo on my hands for my 50 years (50 lines), but I'm not happy at all with the results and would like to know if it's possible to completely remove those lines. I did the tattoo aout 3 weeks ago. Is it true that if the tattoos are too deep, even after many many procedures, the tattoo won't go away compleltely? I thought Pico could do the job even for 'deep' tattoos on fingers.
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You only had 4 sessions of laser. Your tattoo is very pigmented and very dark, so it will take at least 12 sessions to see a nice clearing. It can even take up to 30 sessions for some people to remove their tattoos but you will have no scars.
I hope the laser used was PicoSure and your provider...
Before committing to surgical removal, consider consulting with an allergist to confirm the reaction through skin testing. Testing small areas with different laser settings may also help determine if laser removal is tolerable. This cautious approach can help you explore safe, effective options...
Gray ink with white components can be more complex to remove, as white ink sometimes oxidizes and darkens with treatment. However, we can test small areas using different laser types and settings to see how your tattoo responds. Ultimately, successful removal depends on the ink’s contrast with y...