Replied on 10/30/2009

By: Forever Yours Esthetics And Laser Services  |  At The Laser Spa
Westbury, NY

Laser Tattoo removal should not cause scarring. If the tattoo has scarring
in it (if you run your hand over the tattoo and you can feel it it, than
there is scarring from the tattoo being applied too deep), there can be a
change in your skin texture, hypo or hyper pigmentation. Typically the skin
will heal 6 months to one year post treatment but these changes can be
permanent. It is absolutely possible to remove a tattoo completely.

Replied on 10/29/2009

By: Tattoo MD at Celebrity Laser Spa  |  Serving all of Los Angeles!
Los Angeles, CA

Tattoo removal does not generally cause scarring, it is a risk. Most tattoos can be fully removed as if you never had one. It is recommended to avoid sun exposure for the duration of the laser treatments.

Replied on 10/29/2009

By: Celibre Medical Corporation  |  Laser Tattoo Removal
Torrance, CA

Tattoo removal can result in a "clean slate" but in most cases, it
takes some amount of time - usually between 6 months and 2 years - for
the residual pigment left over at the end of the treatment to completely
fade. Aggressive tattoo removal treatment can lead to scarring and/or
"hypopigmentation" where the color of the skin is permanently changed
because of the treatment. This normally happens to darker skin types
and situations where the practitioner is being too aggressive with the
laser treatment.

Regards,