I got both of these tattoos on my forearm and loved them at first but now I feel super insecure about them and want to cover them constantly. The "loved" one is in my grandmas handwriting which is nice but the rose has no meaning and it seems way too big. Ive done some research about tattoo removal and it seems excision is the better option. Is it possible on a tattoo this size? And would I be stuck with an ugly sized scar? Please help!
September 25, 2017
Answer: Is tattoo excision possible? Hello, thank you for your question and for including photos. I definitely do not recommend excision. Both of these tattoos are light in ink and should be able to remove fairly easy. Black ink is the easiest color to remove. The way a laser rids the skin of unwanted ink is, it shatters the ink into tiny particles and your body absorbs those particles. The latest technology in laser tattoo removal is the pico-second technology. The PicoWay Laser (Candela/Syneron) uses photoacoustic impact/pressure waves rather than photothermal/heat. This process has less heat, therefore it is more comfortable and the chances of hyperpigmentation are less. The Pico-second pulse shatters the ink into even smaller particles, allowing the body to more easily absorb the ink. I might guess that this type of tattoo can be removed in as few as 3-5 treatments with this technology. You must be patient, it takes time for your body to absorb those ink particles, so waiting time between appointments is of most value. We retreat about once every 8 weeks. You can click on the weblink below and put in your zip code to "find a provider" in your area.Good Luck!
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September 25, 2017
Answer: Is tattoo excision possible? Hello, thank you for your question and for including photos. I definitely do not recommend excision. Both of these tattoos are light in ink and should be able to remove fairly easy. Black ink is the easiest color to remove. The way a laser rids the skin of unwanted ink is, it shatters the ink into tiny particles and your body absorbs those particles. The latest technology in laser tattoo removal is the pico-second technology. The PicoWay Laser (Candela/Syneron) uses photoacoustic impact/pressure waves rather than photothermal/heat. This process has less heat, therefore it is more comfortable and the chances of hyperpigmentation are less. The Pico-second pulse shatters the ink into even smaller particles, allowing the body to more easily absorb the ink. I might guess that this type of tattoo can be removed in as few as 3-5 treatments with this technology. You must be patient, it takes time for your body to absorb those ink particles, so waiting time between appointments is of most value. We retreat about once every 8 weeks. You can click on the weblink below and put in your zip code to "find a provider" in your area.Good Luck!
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