Laser Tattoo Removal Dark Skin

If you're considering tattoo removal, you may be wondering if you're a good candidate for the procedure. There are a few factors that will influence whether or not tattoo removal is right for you. 

First, the location of the tattoo can impact the success of the removal. Tattoos on areas with more fatty tissue, such as the thighs or buttocks, are generally easier to remove than those on bony areas, such as the ankles or wrists. 

Second, the size of the tattoo can also make a difference. Smaller tattoos are typically easier to remove than larger ones. 

Finally, your skin type can also affect your candidacy for tattoo removal. People with lighter skin tend to have better results than those with darker skin. 

The PicoWay Laser uses short pulses of energy to break up the ink particles in the tattoo. The body then clears these ink particles naturally over time.

To visualize the difference PicoWay can make, think of your tattoo removal as a rock that you’re trying to destroy. If we were to use a traditional tattoo removal laser that delivers pulses in nanoseconds, the rock would smash into pebbles, that would need to be smashed again and again until it turned to dust. This would take multiple treatments, and cause more pain due to the additional impact needed. With the PicoWay laser and it’s picosecond pulses, the rock turns to such tiny dust particles during each treatment. 

While there is a small risk of temporary hyperpigmentation (darkening) or hypopigmentation (lightening) after laser tattoo removal, using advanced lasers like PicoWay greatly reduces this possibility. At Unthink Inc., we carefully select the appropriate settings for your specific tone and provide detailed aftercare guidance to further minimize risks. Most pigment changes, if they occur, are temporary and resolve naturally as the skin heals over time.

The risk of scarring is very low, especially when treated with the right technology and proper post-care. PicoWay’s gentle pulses are designed to reduce trauma to surrounding tissue, which is especially important for dark skin. Following your specialist’s aftercare instructions and avoiding picking or scratching the area are key to preventing scars. Our team at Unthink Inc. is committed to ensuring your skin heals beautifully.

Yes. Black ink tattoos can be removed safely on Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and 6. Black pigment responds well to the laser, making it the least complicated to treat.

Colored inks cannot be removed safely on darker skin because of how certain pigments sit in the skin. Treating them can increase the risk of pigmentation changes.