SKIN CARE        Laser Treatment For Tattoo Removal

Pigment laser for tattoo removal –  Because you are allowed to change your mind.

Decorative tattoos have a history dating back at least 5000 years. The desire to remove them has probably existed for just that long.

The pigment Q switch laser at the esthetic clinic is the laser of choice for removal of most tattoo inks. It can significantly lighten or remove a wide variety of tattoo inks.

How does the pigment laser remove the tattoo?
This laser removes the tattoo ink with the energy of light. It produces a specific wavelength of light which passes into the skin and is absorbed by the ink. This rapid absorption of light causes the tattoo ink to break into tiny particles which can then be removed by the body’s natural filtering systems. The surrounding skin is unharmed.

What type of tattoos can be removed?
Professional, amateur, surgical tattoos as well as tattoos formed after any injury can be removed.

How many treatments does it take to remove a tattoo?
On an average, professional tattoos require 6-8 treatments, while amateur tattoos require 4-5 treatments, all spaced approximately 6-8 weeks apart. The number of treatments depends upon the amount and type of ink used, and the depth of the ink in the skin.

Does the laser remove coloured tattoos?
Dark (Blue and black) and red inks resolve the best. Orange and purple usually fade as well. Green and yellow inks are the most difficult to remove, and additional treatments are needed to produce significant fading.

Will the tattoo completely disappear?
In many cases it will. However, it is important to know that there are many, many types of tattoo inks in use worldwide today, none of which are regulated by the FDA. Not knowing which type of tattoo ink was used or how deeply it was applied, makes it impossible for the physician to predict the degree of removal on any given tattoo.

Is the process painful?
The pigment laser emits light in very short bursts, and it feels like the snap of a rubber band on the skin. A majority of patients do not require anaesthesia, depending on the size and location of the tattoo. Anaesthesia cream may be applied if the patient is very sensitive.

What type of post treatment care is necessary?
An antibacterial ointment and a dressing will be applied to the area immediately after the treatment. The treated area should be kept clean. Occasionally there may be pinpoint bleeding associated with the treatment.

Follow your physician’s instructions exactly as to what to do during the days following the procedure. A shower can be taken the next day although the treated area should never be sc rubbed. If a scab forms, do not peel or scratch it.

How do I get started?
Your physician will be happy to discuss this procedure with you. Please feel free to make an appointment for a consultation to discuss your specific needs.

“I loved my tattoo when I got it, but I am at a point in my life where I no longer care to have it. The pigment laser was the solution for me.” -
 
Pigment laser patient.

	Pretreatment tattoo		After 4 sessions of laser

	Tatoo on arm		Tatoo on arm post laser (half) for tatoo removal		Tatoo on arm post laser (full) for tatoo removal