[Your Questions Answered] Tattoo Removal (cost, does it hurt, black skin, alternatives to lasers)

#TattooRemoval #LaserTattooRemoval #TattooRemovalBlackSkin OPEN UP FOR MORE INFO On today’s Livestream, Dr. Chasin answers your questions about tattoo removal. To have your question answered by the doctor, please write to us at [email protected] and be sure to tell us you consent to have your question answered publicly on YouTube by our doctors. Today’s questions are: Here's a synopsis of what we covered: Tom in Sterling asks “I have a full sleeve, but only want to remove part of it. Is that possible?” With tattoo removal, we can remove just a part of the tattoo, or the whole tattoo itself. Karen in Orange asks “How much does tattoo removal cost? How can I make sure that I get a good treatment but don’t pay too much?” It is very important to make sure that when you are seeking tattoo removal, to make sure the practitioner have multiple technologies to handle the different kinds of ink as well as skin types. It is also important they understand how to space treatments out and care for the fading tattoo, so less treatments are needed, thus lowering the cost to the patient. Lorita in Summerville asks “How much does tattoo removal hurt? Can you tell how many treatments I am going to need or are required and what will it look like at the end?” Everyone experiences discomfort differently but for those who are more sensitive, the area can be numbed with local anesthetic. It is difficult to predict how many treatments will be needed to achieve the desired results. Skin types, as well as tattoo types, each of which react differently to laser light. If a practitioner tells you exactly how many treatments you need, be wary as that might be a sign they don’t fully understand the procedure. It is also difficult to say how the tattoo will look after treatment until a few treatments have been done. Betsy in Morristown asks “I’ve heard lasers can be bad for black skin. Can I have a black tattoo removed and will it leave white spots behind?” Patients with dark skin can be treated for tattoo removal. The key is using the correct laser and wavelength of light. Sarah in West New York asks “Are there alternatives for lasers for tattoo removal?” Unfortunately, there are not many effective alternatives to laser tattoo removal. Many of these products often damage the skin and create complications. Matt in Toms River asks “What should I do after a laser treatment for my tattoo?” Just like any wound, you want to treat the skin gently and keep it clean, moist and covered. Keep the tattoo out of the sun and take general care of it and it will heal up great. As tattoos gain popularity, so does the need for tattoo removal. We strongly urge people to think about the choice to get a tattoo before they get something they regret. If you do get a tattoo, darker colors are easier to remove if you are unsure about wanting it for the rest of your life. If it makes you happy, get a tattoo, but if getting that tattoo removed will also make you happy, we are always here to help! To have your tattoo evaluated for removal by our cosmetic physicians during a complimentary consultation, please call 732-356-1666. Our offices are located in Martinsville and Livingston, New Jersey