You are right, not all doctors who offer laser have an interest in tattoo removals. Tattoo removal is quite a niche service.
These are my 2 cents on how to find the best doctors for tattoo removal:
a. Choose a doctor with experience in removing difficult tattoos
An experienced doctor who has managed difficult tattoos (eg. colourful tattoos on limbs) will be able to recommend the best treatment for you.
If you have colored tattoos, you will need special laser wavelengths to effectively remove those tattoos.
If you are of a darker skin type, your doctor will also choose a gentler laser machine to reduce the risk of complications.
b. Choose a clinic that specialises in tattoo removals
Similar to other high-tech machines, lasers require regular maintenance and replacement of parts. The last thing you want is to go to a clinic that rarely utilises or maintains their lasers.
Picking a clinic that sees a high number of tattoo removal cases is a safe bet to ensure their Lasers are well-maintained and functioning optimally.
How will you know how many tattoo removal cases the clinic sees? Here's a tip: Duration between sessions is a good indicator.
The ideal recovery time using a Picosecond Laser for Tattoo removal is between 6 - 8 weeks.
It's a big red flag if the clinic asks you to come back for weekly treatment! More often than not, this would mean the clinic is using an inferior laser.
Look for a clinic that offers Picosecond/ Pico Laser for tattoo removals as this is the new gold standard for tattoo removal.
For more information, read this Guide to Tattoo Removals in Singapore.
Hope that this helps!
Warmest regards,
Dr Justin Boey
