Black Tattoo on the Forearm After 1 Session: Minimal Visible Change So Far (25% Fading)
A black tattoo on the forearm after 1 session at Removery. Minimal visible change so far (25% fading).
Before, Session 1.
Where things stand
After 1 session, the ink remains largely intact. Minimal visible change so far (25% fading). The first 1 to 3 treatments may not show dramatic results on dense tattoos.
Black, tattoo on the forearm, on Type I skin.
Why early sessions look like this
Visible fading typically appears 3 to 5 weeks after a treatment, not immediately after. The first 1 to 3 treatments may not show dramatic results on dense tattoos.
The laser
is a picosecond laser. For black ink, it operates at 1064nm with a pulse duration of 240 to 450 ps.
What comes next
Most tattoos take 8 to 12 treatments over 1.5 to 3 years.