Large Multicolor Tattoo on the Forearm After 1 Session: Minimal Visible Change So Far (25% Fading)
A large multicolor tattoo on the forearm after 1 session at Grand Rapids Tattoo Removal. Minimal visible change so far (25% fading).
Before, Session 1.
Where things stand
After 1 session over 10 years, 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.
Large multicolor tattoo on the forearm, approximately 5–10 yrs old at the start of treatment. Yellow ink is unlikely to be fully removed. It falls outside the effective wavelength range of current lasers.
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
Picosecond is a picosecond laser. For black ink, it operates at 1064nm with a pulse duration of unknown.
What comes next
Most tattoos take 8 to 12 treatments over 1.5 to 3 years. Yellow ink is unlikely to be fully removed. It falls outside the effective wavelength range of current lasers.