Successful treatment of paradoxical darkening

Background and Objectives Tattoo removal can inadvertently lead to paradoxical darkening after laser procedure. We present a new laser device that may treat this unwanted outcome. Study Design/Patients and Methods We report two cases from a clinical trial, using a novel picosecond 532 nm and 1,064 nm laser to treat unwanted red tattoos. Results Two cases of paradoxical darkening improved with the use of a novel picosecond 532 nm and 1,064 nm laser. Conclusion The use of a picosecond 532 nm and 1,064 nm laser may treat paradoxical darkening in red colored tattoos. Lasers Surg. Med. 48:471–473, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.