Laser Tattoo Removal

The success of tattoo removal is dependent upon several variables all of which are beyond the control of the technician. Professional tattoos are laid deeper into the dermal layer of the skin and contain more layers and density in ink. Amateur tattoos are more superficial in the skin and typically not as shaded in the skin or defined in density. Amateur tattoos will usually respond more quickly to treatment.

Certain inks respond faster and break apart with more ease. Tattoos that have been covered by another tattoo are denser and the ink is more densely layered in the skin.

•  Black ink is the easiest to remove
• Red or red variables will respond
• Blues and greens are more difficult but not impossible with the use of the 694nm. However, greens depending on the shade may be very difficult to treat and remove
• Yellows are difficult because the laser has difficulty seeing the target
• Whites do not respond well and may turn an ashy color on the skin

Because there is more lymph activity in the trunk of the body these tattoos usually respond quicker than those on extremities.