Number of Removal Sessions for Small Tattoos?

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My husband has two little chinese letters on his neck that are black.  How many tattoo removal sessions would it take to remove it?

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Tattoo removal via LASER
Specifically targets color of tattoo ink and breaks it up into smaller particles.Proven by countless studies to be the treatment of choice and effective Your skin will eliminate the smaller particles with 1 of 3 ways (evaporation, removal via lymphatics, and macrophage elimination)The only safe and effective practice to remove tattoos is to see an expert with the latest technology laser. Other considerations
While you can save money per session with outdated technology (less powerful Pico lasers are not as effective since they do not create enough impact to break up the tattoo), ultimately patients will require additional techniquesIn our practice we utilize the currently most powerful Pico laser on the market called the PiQo4 by Lumenis.  The main advantage of a stronger tattoo laser (combining nano and pico wavelengths at greater power) is faster breakup of the tattoo.  The science of tattoo removal is complex but essentially the greater power will photo acoustically break up tattoo particles in smaller pieces. 
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Anil Shah

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

It doesn&rsquo;t necessarily have anything to do with size; it depends more on the color of ink. So being that the tattoo black, is a good thing. It could typically take anywhere from 3 to 5 sessions, depending how deep the tattoo ink is in the skin. Laser tattoo treatments are best performed every 4-6 weeks. This allows your body and immune system enough time to remove the pigment. The laser breaks up the pigment so the body's immune system can take it away.
You may resume all activities right after treatment, provided you ensure the area is not rubbed or scratched. If you are in the sun, you should cover the treated area to prevent sunburn until the skin has healed.

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