What is the reason for the return of tattoo color after laser?

by Tehran Mah Clinic | May 25, 1404 | Body and eyebrow tattoo removal, Tattoo

The return of tattoo color after laser is one of the problems that some people face. While the laser gradually fades and completely removes the tattoo by breaking down the pigment particles of the tattoo, sometimes the color of the tattoo reappears after a while or it looks more colorful after each session.

This issue has several reasons, one of the main reasons of which is the incomplete breakdown of the pigment particles in the deeper layers of the skin. Since the laser beam only penetrates the skin to a certain depth, the tattoos that are deeper are not decomposed and reappear after a while. In addition to the function of the body's immune system, inflammatory reactions after laser, skin type and the interval between laser sessions also play a role in the possibility of tattoo color returning after laser. More explanations will be provided in this regard, please stay with us.

1) Which tattoos are more likely to return the color of the tattoo?

2) Does follow-up care contribute to the return of tattoo color?

3) Why does the tattoo color return after laser?

4) Important recommendations to prevent the return of tattoo color after laser

5) What should be done if the color of the tattoo returns after the laser? In general, tattoos that use bright colors such as white, yellow, pink and green, this phenomenon is seen more often because of the chemical reactions caused by the heat of the laser beam.

In addition to this, low quality tattoo inks or certain colors may be more resistant to the laser, which can lead to the tattoo color remaining or returning after the laser.

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Read: Does follow-up care play a role in the return of tattoo color?
Care after laser tattoo plays a very important role in the final results or even partially reappear. In this regard, it is very important not to contact the area with water and to moisturize the area after the laser because it prevents infection and damage. Also, keeping the skin moist with products without perfume and alcohol will help the healing process. The use of restorative and disinfecting products that the doctor prescribes also play a role in speeding up the healing process and reducing the inflammation of the tattoo
Preventing direct sunlight to the area is also very important because the sun's rays will irritate the skin and return the pigments. Therefore, it is very important to use sunscreen and protect the skin from sunlight after the laser tattoo. 500px;" class="wp-video">

Read: Why does the tattoo color return after laser?
Tattoo pigments are placed in different layers of the skin (epidermis or dermis). Sometimes the laser targets the deeper layers and the deeper pigments remain Therefore, over time, they come to the surface of the skin.
Removing a tattoo with a laser usually requires several treatment sessions, so if you do not complete the treatment, the remaining pigments will appear again on the surface of the skin.
The type of color used in the tattoo also plays a role in this. For example, red, yellow, and green colors that are difficult to remove by the laser may appear again after each laser session. The body cleans the color particles by the immune system. Therefore, if the body cannot remove the decomposed pigments for any reason, they reappear on the surface of the skin.
In some cases, especially if the tattoo pigments contain metals such as iron oxide, the laser causes a chemical change in the pigment and after the treatment session, they appear in a different way. data-lazyloaded="1" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI3MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNjk5IiB2aWV3Qm94P SIwIDAgNzAwIDY5OSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgc3R5bGU9ImZpbGw6I2NmZDRkYjtmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk6IDAuMTsiLz48L3N2Zz4=" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-231646" data-src="https://drmahetehran.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/laser-tattoo-02.webp" alt="Before and after laser body tattoo" width="700" height="699" title="What is the reason for the return of tattoo color after laser? 2" data-srcset="https://drmahetehran.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/laser-tattoo-02.webp 700w, https://drmahetehran.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/laser-tattoo-02-480x479.webp 480w" data-sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 700px, 100vw">
Read: Important recommendations to prevent the return of tattoo color after laser
Referring to a well-known treatment center and an experienced specialist can help prevent this situation. Choosing an experienced specialist in the field of laser tattoo removal is very important in this regard, because by knowing the composition of pigments and the depth of the tattoo, he can adjust the laser beam correctly so that all pigments are removed correctly. Knowing the composition of pigments before starting the treatment can also help predict possible reactions. Pigments containing metal and brighter are more prone to return of pigment. Strengthening the body's immune system before and after laser can also help to remove pigments from the body faster and prevent the return of tattoo color after laser. Finally, patience and follow-up of treatment and timely laser sessions can prevent the return of tattoo color after laser.
Read: What should be done if the tattoo color returns after the laser?
If the tattoo color returns after the laser, one of the things that can be done is to repeat the laser sessions with appropriate time intervals. Especially dark or mixed tattoo colors may require more sessions for complete removal.
Using the right laser based on the type of tattoo pigment can also help solve this problem. For example, Kioswitch, PicoShor or PicoV lasers work more effectively to remove certain colors such as green, blue and yellow and prevent the return of tattoo color.
Using auxiliary treatments such as lightening topical creams (hydroquinone, tretinoin) can sometimes help to fade the remaining pigment. Microneedling with lightening substances and dermabrasion are also effective for removing the remaining pigments. Finally, consult your doctor to consider the best treatment solution with the least side effects for you and do not use unapproved methods without scientific support because it will cause skin damage.
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