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Can Microderm work to get rid of my scar which was left from having a tattoo removal?
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I had a large tattoo removed by laser several years ago and the skin is still quite scarred, with some hyperpigmentation. Could microderm treatments work to correct the skin, or fraxel? Read more
I've had 33 treatments. The laser isn't working, what else can I try?
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I've had 33 treatments over 5 years on my tattoo at a very good laser center. I know they're using the best lasers for the job. It's faded, but it just won't go away. I'm so frustrated. Is there anything I can ... Read more
3 treatments and faded, but...
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I've had 3 laser treatments on my tattoo which just has dark blue color. It has been 3 years now and it has faded quite a bit. Will it ever ALL go away or will I carry this "ghost" forever? Would 3 more session... Read more
Does all natural tribal tattoo ink fade faster than others after laser removal?
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I would like to remove a rose tattoo that was done with natural ink. I was told it was tribal ink, but I'm not sure what that means. Can this type of ink be removed with laser tattoo removal? Read more
Can a diabetic patient get laser tattoo removal without a problem?
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Can laser tattoo removal be harmful if you are a Type 1 diabetic? Read more
How does dermal thickness affect the success of Laser Tattoo Removal?
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I was wondering how dermal thickness affects the number of treatments necessary for complete removal. Are tattoos placed in more fleshy areas such as calves easier or harder to remove than a tattoo placed just ... Read more
After each laser session when is the time-frame in which the lymphatic system is removing the most ink?
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I was wondering after each laser session, which is the time-frame in which our immune system/lymphatic system is removing the most amount of ink that was broken up during the laser session? Would it be during t... Read more
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Why is laser tattoo removal causing my black tattoo to fade into a brown hue?
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As my black tattoo is being treated, it is fading into a brown hue. A once black outline has not turned brown. Does it still need treatment of a different wavelength to target the brown? Why is this? Will it go... Read more
Can macrophages engulf more than just 1 particle of ink at a time, or is it one macrophage per ink particle?
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I know that the Picosure laser breaks the ink into smaller particles and by doing so, the body can remove them faster. Can macrophages engulf more than just 1 particle of ink at a time, or is it one macrophage ... Read more
How can someone find a pro bono tattoo removal program?
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My friend, Anthony, is a young man. He has had no parental support for years and has been trying to get ahead financially and personally. He has several tattoos, but one on his hand is uncoverable and holds h... Read more
How long does laser tattoo removal take?
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How long does it take to see results from laser tattoo removal?
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I've had two laser removal sessions, and the tattoo is a bit lighter, but how many more sessions will I need for the tattoo to disappear? Read more
Has anyone heard of the new 4-wavelength system by Zarin Medical called the PiQo4? It's said to be the latest and greatest. What are your thoughts?
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I spoke to the manufacturer and he told me that the laser device should be availbe in the Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland areas soon. Do you think this device sounds promising? Read more
I saw improvment after 6 sessions using picoway but had to move and use picsure for my 7th session and tattoo looks darker than before is this normal?
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Hi. I have been going to see doctors about my tattoo and have been using PicoWay for up to six sessions, and have I've seen marked improvement each time but as soon as I started using PicoSure, I realized that ... Read more
I have had 2 tattoo removal sessions on forearm on blk and gray. a year later The area is sensitive to sunlight. it gets itchy and swollen. pleasehelp
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I had 2 sessions of tattoo removal and my last treatment was June 2016. It is just black and gray on my forearm. The removal seems to have worked. But now I have sensitivity to sunlight in the area. It gets itc... Read more
I’ve had 10+ tattoo removal treatments on a small tattoo (black ink) on the upper part of my thigh. Skin is still itchy months Later. Is that normal?
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Sometimes my skin will form like a random weird bump in the region where I had treatments. I still have a few more to go. Should I continue? My complexion is darker, more of a dark tan complexion so the laser h... Read more
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