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Replied on 4/27/2011

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

The Laser Tattoo Removal process requires multiple treatments (6-12
treatments on average and depends on size color and location of tattoo)
spaced 4-12 weeks apart. This process can take a year or two for a complete
removal. The use of a specialized laser is required for laser tattoo
removal. Typically a Q-Switch Yag or Ruby laser are best for laser tattoo
removal.

The older the tattoo the better the odds it will be to be fully removed.
When we say "older tattoo" this means a tattoo that is 8-10 years old. Once
a tattoo is one month old, it can be lasered.

There is no guarantee's regarding complete removal. There are to many
unknown elements that can effect the laser tattoo removal process for
complete removal to be guaranteed although it is possible.

Typical the easiest color to remove is black and the most difficult color's
to remove are bright blues and greens. There may be residual pigment after
the recommended course of treatment is completed.

Scaring is sometimes already in the tattoo from how it was applied. If you
can run your hand over your tattoo and feel it (it feels raised) there is
scaring (scar tissue) in the tattoo. Scaring can also be a result of how you
care for the tattoo post laser treatment.

Replied on 4/26/2011

By: Change of Art Laser Tattoo Removal  |  
Alexandria, VA

Depending on how soon you want to join the Navy will impact your decision for selecting a tattoo removal procedure.
Surgery is definitely the quickest way to permanently remove your tattoo. However, there will be a surgical scar.
Laser removal will break up the tattoo, creating an immune response which actually clears the ink.
This process takes time.
Generally, professional tattoos take about 10-12 sessions, spaced at 6-8 week intervals depending on the clinic.
I schedule at an 8 week interval because I believe allowing more time between sessions gives the best outcome in skin recovery and minimizes complications.
Potential long term complications with laser removal include hypo or hyper pigmentation, textural changes, and scaring. Also. There is no
Guarantee you will get to complete removal, although most clients do achieve satisfactory outcomes .

So from your note below, the time factor is going to drive your choice of procedure.
Good luck! Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Sharon Blondeau

Replied on 4/26/2011

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

We would recommend highly that you avoid surgery. The scars we see from
tattoo removal surgery are horrible and lifelong. While we understand
your desire to start military service, we think that you will regret the
decision to have a tattoo surgically removed for the rest of your life.

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