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Question: Hi There,
I'm thinking about using the following laser to remove my tattoos: https://tattooremovalpen.com/
My biggest question is whether or not it's safe? Hopefully a dermatologist can answer this question, thank you!
I'm thinking about using the following laser to remove my tattoos: https://tattooremovalpen.com/
My biggest question is whether or not it's safe? Hopefully a dermatologist can answer this question, thank you!
Brief Answer:
Regarding laser for tattoo
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
I would suggest that you go for a FDA approved laser for tattoo e.g Q switched Nd:YAG laser (red and black ink), Alexendrite laser (green and blue ink) which would be available with a professional rather than opt for a home use, DIY device, which I am sure is not FDA approved and not versatile if your tattoo is multi colored and therefore cannot guarantee neither its safety nor its efficacy for a tattoo.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Regarding laser for tattoo
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
I would suggest that you go for a FDA approved laser for tattoo e.g Q switched Nd:YAG laser (red and black ink), Alexendrite laser (green and blue ink) which would be available with a professional rather than opt for a home use, DIY device, which I am sure is not FDA approved and not versatile if your tattoo is multi colored and therefore cannot guarantee neither its safety nor its efficacy for a tattoo.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thanks Dr. Kakkar! I've actually already purchased the laser, and I'm afraid they don't offer refunds as far as I'm aware.
If I follow the directions in the leaflet, will it work to remove the tattoos?
Regarding safety, what would the risks / downsides be? From all of the feedback that I've read, it seems like it really does work and the side effects are minimal.
If I follow the directions in the leaflet, will it work to remove the tattoos?
Regarding safety, what would the risks / downsides be? From all of the feedback that I've read, it seems like it really does work and the side effects are minimal.
Brief Answer:
Regarding laser
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Ok. You can try it. Use it for a small test spot first at a low setting. Just do one or 2 passes. The end point should be a formation of a white frost at the site of treatment. Post treatment you may use a topical antibiotic e.g Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment. Redness, burn, scab formation and scarring could be the side effects of any laser including this one. So use it at a low setting and dont overdo it. Just 1 or 2 passes. A thin frost should be the end point. Subsequently you may go to higher setting, if it works.
Take care.
Regarding laser
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Ok. You can try it. Use it for a small test spot first at a low setting. Just do one or 2 passes. The end point should be a formation of a white frost at the site of treatment. Post treatment you may use a topical antibiotic e.g Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment. Redness, burn, scab formation and scarring could be the side effects of any laser including this one. So use it at a low setting and dont overdo it. Just 1 or 2 passes. A thin frost should be the end point. Subsequently you may go to higher setting, if it works.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you dr.!
Brief Answer:
Thank you
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Take care.
Thank you
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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