LASER TATTOO REMOVAL
LASER TATTOO REMOVAL:
WHO CAN BENEFIT?
Everyone that has ever made a bad decision with permanent ink?! The total number of Americans that have at least one tattoo exceeds 45 million and for various reasons, body art may become undesirable. Using Q-Switched technology, the Spectrum Laser can help remove unwanted tattoos. The dual wavelength laser targets specific ink colors including black and color tattoos. The tattoo ink is then broken down into tiny particles that are small enough so that the body’s own natural immune system can flush them away. Meanwhile the surrounding skin is unharmed.
THE PROCESS
The Spectrum Laser targets the pigment in your tattoo utilizing a wavelength of laser energy that is specifically designed to break it up. Once the laser energy reaches the pigment, it separates the ink particles into tiny fragments. These fragments are so small that your immune system is able to remove them naturally, flushing them from your body and restoring your skin to its natural color. Due to tattoo ink being heavily deposited deep into your skin multiple treatments are required in order to completely remove the tattoo. Depending on the size of the tattoo, professional versus homemade, the depth, what colors were used etc. the number of treatments vary. Black and red colors are generally the easiest to remove, blue and greens being more moderate, and the light colors such as yellow being the hardest. After each tattoo removal session, you will notice the tattoo lightening as your body is safely processing and illuminating the ink. Package options are available to achieve the best results and also provide discounted pricing.
Q&A
How Many Sessions will I need?
Generally, multiple sessions are needed to completely clear the tattoo from your skin. We schedule a free initial medical consult to assess your tattoos ink placement, size, depth, and color to make a more accurate recommendation on how many sessions might be needed.
How long do I have to wait in between sessions?
We advise spacing your sessions 8 weeks apart with usually a minimum of 6 sessions needed depending on the factors mentioned above that we will assess
Who can get laser tattoo removal?
Utilizing the latest laser technology, we are able to deliver results to patients with any size and color of tattoo.
How long are the sessions?
Average amount of time for each session is between 15-40 mins.
Does it hurt?
Every person handles pain differently, but we do offer varying modalities for pain management including topical numbing, local anesthetic and nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
What is the recovery process?
Patients might notice some swelling, redness, and irritation depending on the area being treated. However, we have found that the majority of treatments have little to no down time and few side effects. Some helpful tips: avoid sunlight and use sunscreen to help promote healing and avoid damage. If a scab forms, please do not pick as scarring could occur.
