Which laser for tattoo removal is best for a brown skin type? Want to get my smp removed (photo)

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I got my scalp micropicmentation done in March and wanted to get my hairline altered, so I got my hairline altered by a q-switch laser 1064. Now I believe the ink is gone but there is a side effect of hyperpigmentation, how to treat this hyperpigmentation? I'm currently using a cream called eumosone-m, which contains clobestone buiyrate and miconazole nitrate( a course of 20 days) to treat this hyperpigmentation. Is there any better laser out there which can do the job and not bring hyperpig?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Tattoos should be removed with q switched or pico lasers and can be used on brown skin. Using a PFD patch in tandem with a laser will get you more removal quickly as compared to tattoo removal without it. It will take a series of treatments, but it's difficult to determine how many treatments you'll need. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser tattoo removal expert. 
Best, Dr. Emer

Michael S. Mall, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, detailed information as well as the photos.  The best thing to do is see a physician for a personal consultation; however in my practice, I would look at using the Picoway Tattoo removal and Picoway Resolve if needed. Best of luck.

Sachit Shah, MD · Answer

I would recommend that you consider a picosecond machine. We use enlighten 1064 and Fotona q switch machines. We also use picosure as well. It will take multiple treatments and it will need a formal assessment first.

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