Large Black And Green Tattoo on the Upper Arm After 2 Sessions: Minimal Visible Change So Far (50% Fading)
A large black and green tattoo on the upper arm after 2 sessions at Miami ink off. Minimal visible change so far (50% fading).
Before, Session 1.
Where things stand
After 2 sessions over 3 months, the ink remains largely intact. Minimal visible change so far (50% fading). The first 1 to 3 treatments may not show dramatic results on dense tattoos.
Large, black and green, tattoo on the upper arm, on Type II skin, approximately 5–10 yrs old at the start of treatment.
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
Cutera Enlighten is a hybrid pico and nanosecond platform. For black ink, it operates at 1064nm with pulse durations of 660 ps, 750 ps and 2 ns.
What comes next
Most tattoos take 8 to 12 treatments over 1.5 to 3 years.