Large Black Tattoo on the Upper Back After 3 Sessions: Minimal Visible Change So Far (75% Fading)
A large black tattoo on the upper back after 3 sessions at NIXX Tattoo Removal. Minimal visible change so far (75% fading).
Before, Session 2.
Where things stand
After 3 sessions over 2 years, the ink remains largely intact. Minimal visible change so far (75% fading). The first 1 to 3 treatments may not show dramatic results on dense tattoos.
Large black tattoo on the upper back, 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
Cynosure PicoSure is a picosecond laser. For black ink, it operates at 1064nm with a pulse duration of 550 to 750 ps.
What comes next
Most tattoos take 8 to 12 treatments over 1.5 to 3 years.