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Fading an unwanted tattoo step by step, with less risk of scarring

Lettering, color tattoos, and discolored eyebrow or eyeliner tattoos each call for a different removal plan depending on ink color and depth. At Cellin Clinic Gangnam, the 755nm PicoSure laser breaks ink into fine particles while limiting stress on the surrounding skin.

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  • About 20 minutes
  • Topical anesthesia
  • Return to your day

Procedure at a glance

How is tattoo removal performed in Gangnam?

Tattoo removal uses the PicoSure 755nm picosecond laser to break tattoo ink into fine particles and support their natural clearance. It takes about 20 minutes after topical anesthesia, and daily activities can usually be resumed right after.

What this procedure can address

A focused procedure for the concern you want to change.

From black ink to color tattoos, gradual removal with PicoSure

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Color tattoo removal

Colored inks such as green, blue, and purple, which can be difficult for conventional lasers, can also be targeted for breakdown.

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Lettering and black tattoos

Gradually fades dense black-ink lettering and black-and-gray tattoos on areas such as the arms, back, and chest.

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Correcting discolored cosmetic tattoos

Selectively breaks down ink in eyebrow or eyeliner semi-permanent makeup that has turned blue or red over time.

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Less stress on surrounding skin

Breaks ink into fine particles to support clearance and limits heat transfer, a design intended to reduce the risk of scarring and pigmentation.

About the procedure

Your removal plan depends on ink color and depth

Tattoo ink particles are too large for the body to clear on its own. PicoSure uses ultra-short pulses measured in trillionths of a second to vibrate and fragment ink particles, which are then cleared naturally over time.

Because very little heat is transferred, the approach helps limit damage to the surrounding skin. The number of sessions and the interval between them depend on ink color, tattoo size, and location, so your tattoo is assessed at consultation first.

Director

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Doctor-led planning

A doctor assesses suitability before a procedure is chosen.

Your skin condition, facial anatomy, previous procedures, goals, and available downtime are reviewed together during an in-person consultation.

  • Former Director, Toxnfill Clinic Gangnam Branch
  • M.D., Inje University College of Medicine

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The method, dosage, settings, and attending doctor may vary after consultation.

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AFTERCARE

Aftercare essentials

A good result includes what happens after you leave the procedure room. Follow the instructions provided for your skin and treatment.

  1. 01

    Avoid excessive alcohol consumption, saunas, and strenuous exercise for one week after treatment.

  2. 02

    Bruising, swelling, or redness may temporarily occur immediately after treatment.

  3. 03

    Apply moisturizer and sunscreen regularly.

  4. 04

    Avoid peeling treatments and exfoliating products for one week after treatment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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01Can tattoo removal leave scars?

PicoSure breaks down ink with ultra-short energy pulses that limit heat transfer to surrounding tissue, a design intended to reduce the risk of scarring. Response can still vary with the tattoo, skin type, and aftercare.

02Can old eyebrow or eyeliner tattoos be removed?

PicoSure is applied so that it responds selectively to discolored ink, limiting stress on eyebrow hair follicles during removal. For delicate areas such as around the eyes, suitability and the area to treat are decided after the ink is assessed.