What are some common side-effects after a PicoSure tattoo removal?

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The most common side effects are:

  1. Pain - tattoo removal can be more painful than getting the tattoo, that’s why I use strong numbing cream, however, even with that, it is still painful.
  2. Redness - skin redness at the treated area is to be expected and can last for 8-12 hours.
  3. Blisters - blisters can form and will need cautious care with creams and maybe even wound dressing.
  4. No results - some stubborn tattoos may be difficult to remove but with PicoSure, a type of picosecond laser, it is much able to treat stubborn tattoos due to its unique 755nm wavelength and low pulse duration. Therefore this “side effect” doesn’t happen much with PicoSure.

PicoSure tattoo removal, like all pigment laser treatments, may be associated with the following side-effects:

  1. Blistering
  2. Pain and swelling
  3. Hypopigmentation
  4. Hyperpigmentation
  5. Textural change and scarring

These side-effects may be reduced by adjusting the laser energy lower, increasing the interval between treatments or by using an alternative laser wavelength if necessary.


Related: The Ultimate Guide to Tattoo Removal in Singapore


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Medical-grade Laser Tattoo Removal using a Pico Laser (eg PicoPlus, Discovery, PicoSure) is the Most effective method of removing tattoos - black or coloured. However, no tattoo removal specialist can assure 100% removal. You have a multi-coloured tattoo, which is more difficult to remove as compared to black tattoos. The success of tattoo removal depends on Many things. For more information on the Effectiveness, Success rates and Prices of tattoo removal in Singapore. Hope that this helps!

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Picosecond lasers for tattoo removal costs $700 – $1200 per session. 3 - 8 sessions are usually required, depending on individual characteristics and your tattoo type. The estimated total bill will be about $2000 for simple tattoos. Challenging tattoos may cost up to $4000 to remove. As you can see, effective tattoo removal in Singapore is definitely not cheap, which makes it all the more important to get it right the first time! The costs for tattoo removal will differ according to how many sessions you need.

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