Is this redness after laser tattoo removal permanent? (Photo)

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 close a...

Thank you for your question in regards to tattoo removal. The term "ghosting" or "ghost tattoo" happens when you lose pigment in your skin where the tattoo originally was, now leaving the area white. This can happen when the proper settings are not used, you have been exposed to the sun, an...

I wouldn’t advise excision for a tattoo - particularly not a large one on the wrist. The most effective and safest way to remove a tattoo is with the PicoWay laser. It’s a long process, because the laser must shatter layer after layer of tattoo pigment, and then your body must clear the ink and...

I don't recommend excision for this. This can be removed with laser tattoo removal. Tattoos should be removed with q switched or pico lasers. Using a PFD patch in tandem with a laser will get you more removal quickly as compared to tattoo removal without it. It will take a series of treatments. ...

Hi Elisabeth. Sorry to hear about your situation.  Your condition does not require a combination of treatments.  Very simply, you have a traumatic tattoo caused when the asphalt gets trapped in the skin.  We have had excellent results in removing the pigment with q-switched lasers in 1 or 2 tr...

Tattoos with Black inks are the easiest to treat but very few tattoos are pure black and often have associated colors mixed in (i.e. green, blue, red, etc).  The pico lasers use a different approach with a faster pulse (think trillinoth of a second) and can help cut down the number of t...