Black Tattoo on the Upper Arm, Lower Torso, Upper Torso, Shoulder After 3 Sessions: Minimal Visible Change So Far (25% Fading)
A black tattoo on the upper arm, lower torso, upper torso, shoulder after 3 sessions at New You Aesthetics. Minimal visible change so far (25% fading).
Before, Before.
Where things stand
After 3 sessions over 3 months, 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 upper arm, lower torso, upper torso, shoulder, 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
Quanta Q-Plus C is a Q-switched nanosecond laser. For black ink, it uses 1064nm at 6 ns. The Quanta Q-Plus C has been discontinued, with parts and service availability declining.
What comes next
Most tattoos take 8 to 12 treatments over 1.5 to 3 years.