Tattoo Removal Factors to Consider

Several additional factors can affect the long-term outcome of your treatment. Older tattoos are easier to remove than newer ones; tattoos applied by amateurs are easier to remove than those applied by professionals. Certain pigments are easier to remove, with fluorescent colors being the least responsive to treatment. The type of ink used may also affect the results, since some inks create a paradoxical reaction, causing the skin to become darker instead of lighter. Your provider can advise you on what to expect based on your particular tattoo.

What are the Risks and Limitations

With modern lasers, extensive scarring is quite rare, although some changes in skin texture and color are common. The area treated by the laser may become hardened or rough, and the skin may become lighter or darker than the surrounding skin.

Laser tattoo removal treatment can also cause the development of small superficial cysts in the skin. If necessary, these cysts can easily be removed through minor surgery. Lasers can also cause burns or other injuries. To reduce the risks involved in this procedure, carefully follow all of your doctor's instructions, both before and after the laser tattoo removal procedure.

Ideal Candidates for Laser Tattoo Removal