How effective is laser tattoo removal for dark skin? (photo)

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Your skin color will be absorbing the laser energy as well as the tattoo ink. The darker you are, the more melanin you have. This also absorbs the laser energy in addition to the tattoo ink.

It is possible to remove your tattoo, except that you may very likely require more sessions when compared to someone with a lighter skin tone since I need to be more conservative with the energy settings used.

Regardless of whether you have dark or fair skin, you face the same risks and side effects. Individuals with darker skin tones may face an increased risk for hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation. They should avoid sun exposure and follow appropriate after-care instructions.

Hyperpigmentation is usually temporary and will fade naturally with time. There are also tablets, which you can take to lighten the hyperpigmentation faster.


Related: The Ultimate Guide to Tattoo Removal in Singapore


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Picosecond lasers for tattoo removal costs $700 – $1200 per session. 3 - 8 sessions are usually required, depending on individual characteristics and your tattoo type. The estimated total bill will be about $2000 for simple tattoos. Challenging tattoos may cost up to $4000 to remove. As you can see, effective tattoo removal in Singapore is definitely not cheap, which makes it all the more important to get it right the first time! The costs for tattoo removal will differ according to how many sessions you need.

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Hi Ges Shu, Tattoo removal typically doesn't cause scarring. However, there is still a chance that your skin will scar because it's fighting against the trauma of tattooing and laser removal. There are also instances where patients scratch the wound while it’s healing and dig out the good skin cells, which leads to scarring. There are also some treatment methods are slightly less prone to scarring. For example, I often recomend the PicoWay treatment to my patients because it lowers the chance of scarring much more than the Medlite C6 that I also use.

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