Tattoo Removal San Diego

Tatoo Removal

Indications:

• To remove unwanted tattoos or tattoos which have been removed with lasers and have left large scars

Description of the procedure:

• The procedure can be performed under either local or general anesthesia depending on the size of the tattoo and the degree of difficulty.
• Some tattoos can be removed in stages with each stage occurring 3 -6 months apart.
• Other tattoos may require the placement of a soft tissue expander which expands the good skin near the tattoo over a 3 month period of time.
• Then the expander is removed and the tattoo is removed.
• The expanded skin is used to cover the defect left by the removal of the tattoo.

Intended Result:

• To provide an acceptable scar instead of the tattoo

Recuperation and healing:

• The patient should remain from any strenuous activity for a period of 6 weeks. This included lifting anything greater than 10 pounds. This allows the area to heal properly.

Additional procedures to enhance result:

• Scar revision

Other Procedures

• Ear Surgery
• Scar Revision
• Tattoo Removal
• Laser Hair Removal
• Laser Vein Removal