I recently got a black and white upper arm half-sleeve with a lot of very thick lines and very dark shading. It was done by a professional, and I had hardly any scabbing during the healing process (which I'm still technically in). How effective would laser, specifically Picosure, be for removing such a new, large and dark design? Can the whole tattoo be treated at once or do I have to do it in sections? And does the body take much longer to remove the ink of a large piece vs smaller piece?
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It is difficult to estimate the cost of removal without better pictures and accurate sizes (height x width). A good estimate is about $25 per sq inch per treatment. When you buy a package of multiple treatments there is usually a discount given. When you are having more than one tattoo removed...
The Picosure Laser is the latest technology and breaks up the ink faster and better (smaller particles) so that your body absorbs the ink faster. The fact that it's on your face means it will respond much better than tattoos on the trunk or extremities. We have had tattoos on the face resolve in...
Thank you for your question and photographs. Yes, you can have this tattooed removed. However, you will have to wait till the tattoo is completely healed in 4-6 weeks before having it removed. In my office, I like to use Picosure laser which has a short pulse duration that exceeds pho...
