Tattoo Removal Stony Brook NY

Find top doctors who perform Tattoo Removal in Stony Brook, NY. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Stony Brook, NY.

Local Businesses

Mark Epstein

(631) 689-1100
2500 Route 347 Building 22A
Stony Brook, NY 11790


Richard Clark

(631) 444-3894
101 Nicolls Road – HSC T-16, 020
Stony Brook, NY 11790


Jonathan Zieff

Health Science Center T-16 Room 060 Z-8165,
Stony Brook, NY 11794


Richard Clark

(631) 444-3894
Health Sciences Center, 101 Nicolls Rd
Stony Brook, NY 11794


Elizabeth Goldberg

(631) 689-8333
Suny At Stony Brook Univ Hosp
Stony Brook, NY 11790


Thuy T Nguyen

(631) 689-6500
2500 Nesconset Hwy – Suite 4a Nguyen Plastic Surgery Pc
Stony Brook, NY 11790


Alexander B Dagum Facs

631-444-8210
100 Nichols Road,
Stony Brook, NY 11794


Steinberg, Amy

516-689-7683
2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 5A
Stony Brook, NY 11790


Steve Allen Mc Clain

631-444-7777
Level 2 Ste 766 Dept Derm
Stony Brook, NY 11794


Jack Philip Tom

(631) 444-0004
207 Hallock Rd – Suite 211
Stony Brook, NY 11790


Amy Steinberg

(631) 689-7683
2500 Route 347 Bldg 5
Stony Brook, NY 11790


Richard Kalish

(631) 689-8333
L9 Ste 020
Stony Brook, NY 11794


Arnold Elliott Katz

631-444-3993
Po Box 1533
Stony Brook, NY 11790


Jack Tom

(631) 444-0004
207 Hallock Rd Ste 211
Stony Brook, NY 11790


Collin Brathwaite

(631) 444-1045
Stony Brook Hosp – Surgery Dept HSCT190060
Stony Brook, NY 11790


Epstein, Mark D – Epstein Mark D

(631) 689-1100
2500 Nesconset Hwy # 22A
Stony Brook, NY 11790


Alexander Dagum

(631) 444-8210
Div Plast. Surg. T19 – 060 Health Science Center Drive
Stony Brook, NY 11794


Duc Bui

(631) 444-9394
Division Of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Hsc, T-19 Rm. 060
Stony Brook, NY 11794


Alexander B Dagum

631-444-8210
Hsc T19 Suny At Stony Brook 100 Nichols Road,
Stony Brook, NY 11794


Sami Khan

Suny-Stony Brook University Medical Center Hsc T-19 Rm 060
Stony Brook, NY 11794


Tattoo Removal FAQ in Stony Brook, NY

Why does it take multiple sessions for tattoo removal?

Tattoo ink may be applied in one session, but that application goes deep into multiple layers of skin. The lasers remove the tattoos layer by layer, which is why tattoos fade over a number of treatments instead of disappear instantly.

Do tattoos get worse with age?

Add in the wear and tear of the years, and you can expect some changes over time. A tattoo is part of your skin, any significant deterioration that happens to your skin affects the ink. Generally, the change is slow and the better care you take of your skin, the better the tattoo’s appearance remains.

What are the side effects of laser tattoo removal?

Scarring. Infections. Skin discoloration. Skin irritation or a rash. Pain or discomfort.

Why do you have to wait 6 weeks between tattoo removal?

About six weeks is the ideal waiting time between laser treatments because that allows the treated area to heal while the immune system gets rid of the ink. Following the treatment aftercare instructions can help increase the rate of removal and keep your skin in the best condition possible.

Does tattoo removal ever fail?

In some cases, tattoo removal can, and does fail, however the good news is that failure is completely avoidable when you know what to look out for.

Do heavily tattooed people regret it?

Keep in mind: Of the people we talked to (the majority being teenagers to twentysomethings), a whopping 78 percent regret at least one of their tattoos. And 19 percent of participants with two tattoos regret both. Planning ahead is the best way you can make sure you don’t suffer from tattoo regret.

Is one session enough for tattoo removal?

An average of 10-12 sessions are usually required to eliminate a tattoo, but each case is unique and may require more or fewer treatments. The frequency of treatments depends on your tattoo, the most common time frame between treatments would be 6-8 weeks.

How many sessions does it take to remove a tattoo fully?

This depends on the age, colors, size, and location of the tattoo. Larger tattoos may require between eight and 10 removal sessions. Smaller tattoos may require between five and seven removal sessions. However, some tattoos can take as few as two treatments or as many as a dozen sessions.

What to do if you regret a tattoo?

Laser Tattoo Removal. The most common solution for those suffering from tattoo regret is complete tattoo removal. Bond with Others. If you suffer from tattoo regret, you aren’t alone. Tattoo Cover Ups. Covering a tattoo with another is a difficult process.

Does Vaseline fade tattoos?

It’s best to avoid products that are 100 percent petroleum-based, like Vaseline. The American Academy of Dermatology says that petroleum-based products can cause the ink to fade.

Does pigment come back after tattoo removal?

This can take months, sometimes even years, for your skin colour to return to normal. There have been instances where the pigment change never resolved. However, most people agree they’d rather deal with hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation than the actual tattoo they had laser removed.

Can lemon remove tattoos?

There is no way a little lemon juice will break up the ink. At the very least this will be very painful. Worst case scenarios are that doing this could lead to infection and scarring. There are really only two options for tattoo removal, excision and laser.