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Laser Tattoo Removal Questions

Does the wavelength of the laser used to remove tattoos matter? Can the Picosure rid ink that is really deep?
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I am concerned that my small tattoo will not be gone. It was treated 8 times w/ a q-switch laser, and I'm now considering the Picosure. I have read that the Pico's wavelength is shorter, does that matter? I thi... Read more
Can tattoo artists perform laser tattoo removal?
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Or are only doctors allowed to use the laser devices? Read more
Laser removal turned eyebrows red.
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I just had my first laser treatment today on my brown eyebrows. The ink has turned red. Is this going to be permanent or will it fade? Read more
How long does the ink stay in the body?
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After the treatment, how long does the ink stay in the body before the blood cells carry it away?I would like to move forward with tattoo removal treatments, but I am planning to get pregnant in September, when... Read more
Does laser tattoo removal work on lip liner?
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Can permanent lip liner be removed with the laser treatment? Read more
Is Medlite c6 a good laser?
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Is Medlite c6 a good laser to remove tattos? Read more
Is swelling a common side effect of laser tattoo removal?
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I had my first session a couple days ago, and the treatment area is super swollen and painful. Is this normal? What can I do to take away the swelling? Read more
Can laser tattoo removal treat tattoos on the foot?
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Is it harder to remove tattoos on the foot/ankle area than other areas of the body? I heard laser tattoo removal works best on more fleshy areas. Read more
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Why are some colors easier to remove than others with laser tattoo removal?
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Why the differences between colors? Read more
Does laser tattoo removal work equally on all body areas?
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Are there any areas of the body that laser tattoo removal wouldn't work on? i.e. fingers, facial, genital areas? Read more
Can laser tattoo removal target certain colors?
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But then leave other colors unfaded? Or will it remove all pigments, regardless or color? Read more
Does the type of laser affect laser tattoo removal effectiveness?
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I have had 2 treatments with a laser (candelesend) I do not know if this is the right spelling. I have some fading, but minimal at most. The laser is not doing much in the area of removal. What do you have for ... Read more
How does tattoo removal look on African American skin?
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What type of scar is left on African American skin after either regular or laser tattoo removal? Read more
How soon after a tattoo is placed can I start laser tattoo removal?
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Do I need to wait a certain amount of time before removing it? I got the tattoo about 3 months ago, big mistake, also, will it take more sessions to remove because it is new? Read more
Could the laser used in laser tattoo removal burn me?
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How safe is it? Read more
How long does laser tattoo removal take?
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How many sessions will be needed before my tattoo is removed? What factors influence how long it will take? Read more
Does laser tattoo removal damage the skin?
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Is the skin damaged in any way after laser tattoo removal? Can exposure to the laser cause skin cancer? Read more
How long does the laser tattoo removal take on a large tattoo?
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I have a large tattoo across my upper back. Are the laser tattoo removal procedures broken up into short sessions, or will the whole area be treated at once? Read more
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