what kind of doctor does laser tattoo removal?

Question

i want to look for one but dont know what they are called ??

Answer 1

dermatologists, plastic surgeons

I am not a huge fan of cosmetic surgeons - it is my experience that they were "other" types of doctors and went into the cosmetic surgery stuff for the money - plastic surgeons are more credentialed.

Many tattoo studios can recommend who they like in the area and often the clients get a discount for that referral. Otherwise, call your local hospital's doctor referral department and tell them specifically what you are looking for - that you want someone with a lot of experience.

All lasers are not created equally - be sure they have the laser for the color you need removed.

Answer 2

Home Based Tattoo Removal

Answer 3

I think you just need to set your expectations. I have two tattoos, a playboy bunny on each arm, that I wish I could just wash off. I visited a laser removal doctor, and he was pretty straight with me. Not only is it very expensive, but there is a good chance not all the colors would be removed, and there could be scarring. Plus it may take up to a year and a half, something like 18 visits. Once I saw that Holly Madison's bunny was not removed completely, I gave up on removing them :( The only thing worse than permanently wearing colorful bunnies would be to be wearing faded, scarred bunnies. The best thing is to get a coverup, and the laser would reduce the ink enough to allow for a wider variety of coverup options.

Answer 4

I am actually having a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon this Thursday. Among other things, they do laser tattoo removal. It will cost me $325 a session, one session a month, usually takes 3-5 sessions to completely remove the tattoo and even then you may have a "ghost" tattoo left on the skin. Many places have payment plans and the surgeon actually told me about another option which I feel is out of the question for me: Literally removing the tattoo by surgery (i.e. cutting the skin off leaving a really big scar, with internal stitches, etc). But check with the local plastic surgeons, but make sure you check out their license's, before and after pics, etc.

Answer 5

A laser removal doctor. Be sure to check for his/hers diplomas on their backs.

Answer 6

Call your doctor and/or the hospital........they should be able to tell you.
But, beware, removal will hurt a lot more than the tat and it will
probably cost more that your tat did. It's like 80 bucks a session and depending on the tat, you will have to go back several times..................it also will leave a scar.
Have you thought of just trying to cover it with another tat?
That might be the best way to go...............?

good luck with your choice

Answer 7

check out tattooremoval.org it gives a list of docs removing tattoos in your area.

Answer 8

remember, some colors dont come out very well, like blues, greens..you might still even see a slight stain alltogether

Answer 9

try looking under sona med spa or just lazer removal

Answer 10

Dermatologists or cosmestic surgeons usually.