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Why does the tattoo fade with laser treatments rather than just disappear?

April 26, 2017disappear fade laser Tattoo treatments

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Why does the tattoo fade with laser treatments rather than just disappear?

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Only a thin layer of tattoo ink can be removed with each laser treatment because the upper level of ink absorbs all of the laser light energy. Gradually, with each successive treatment, deeper and deeper ink is eliminated which is why the tattoo gradually fades.