I've had my second laser tattoo removal treatment of a 10 cm^2 (5 cm long x 2 cm wide) tattoo on my chest. Laser treatments resulted in bad scarring, including a keloid (I'm Asian). Laser is not going to work. Apart from the fact that I have proven to have a tendency to develop keloidal scarring, are there any other factors that would complicate tattoo excision? Is there anything at all that would prevent or complicate surgical excision? Is there any reason I shouldn't go through with excision?
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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...
