Who Does Tattoo Excision in Los Angeles?

Lasers can effectively remove tattoos on any skin tone. However with older models, safety was a concern for patients of color with darker skin. Laser light has to be absorbed by pigment in the skin. It is not only absorbed by tattoo ink pigments, it is also absorbed by melanin. Individuals with...

It is quite common for the skin to be red and swollen after getting laser tattoo removal. Although laser is a light energy, it turns into heat energy when it enters your system. Your skin does respond to this heat, almost like an injury. And this is why the inflammation occurs. It is basically a...

You would be a great candidate for the Alex Trivantage laser. This laser is the only one on the market that can target colors.  The multiple wave lengths can target all the colors in the tattoo with 4-6 sessions.  You should contact a board certified dermatologist as soon as possible.

I have found that tattoo removal from the lower extremities can be the most challenging. These tattoos often require more laser treatment sessions and may demonstrate slower healing in between sessions. On the other hand, upper extremity (arms and hands)  tattoos generally respond...

I am sorry to hear that you formed a keloid after your tattoo removal. It sounds like you are on the right track.  Steroid injections into the scars are an excellent way to flatten them. In our practice, we typically do these injections four weeks apart.  It is...

It is probably best to reduce the risk of complications and wait until after your pregnancy to resume your laser tattoo removal treatments.