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Removing the past and looking forward to the future

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If you are having second thoughts about your tattoo, you're not alone. Everyday, we see patients from every walk of life that have second thoughts about their tattoos. What once seemed like a good idea just doesn't fit your new image, and you wish your tattoo would just disappear.

Now, we can make your wish come true. Using our advanced laser system, we can remove your tattoo safely without leaving a scar.

How are tattoos removed?
Medical lasers use an intense beam of light to significantly lighten or completely remove your tattoo. When the ink particles of your tattoo absorb the light from the laser, they are broken up into tiny fragments. These fragments are then absorbed through your body's natural cleansing mechanism. This cleansing process generally takes a few weeks. Larger ink particles may require multiple treatments.

Tattoo removal by Infrared Coagulation uses infrared light to burn the skin layer that contains the tattoo's ink. The treated area scabs over. After several days, the scab falls off, taking the ink with it.

Pigment leaching uses chemicals placed on the tattoo. The pigment leaches out of the tattoo and is absorbed by the chemical. The chemicals and the pigment are then wiped off.

How do laser and infrared treatments compare to other methods of tattoo removal?
Your other treatment options for removing your tattoo include surgical excision, dermabrasion (or sanding) and chemical peels. These methods are more invasive and painful, and can often result in scarring.

Laser and infrared tattoo removal are safer. They are non-invasive and only target the ink used in the tattoo process.

What are the treatments like?
Some clients say they feel a slight sting, like the snap of a rubber band on the skin, followed by the feeling of sunburn. Many treatments do not require anesthetics. However, some clients feel more comfortable with a local numbing agent like ice or an anesthetic cream. For others, a local anesthetic injection may be beneficial.

Are there any side effects?
Occasionally, hypopigmentation, or a whitening of the skin, may occur. However, normal skin tone should return within 6 -12 months following your last treatment session. Since the ink used in tattooing is not regulated, some clients have only partial clearing even after several laser sessions .

How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments required for maximum improvement depends on the size, location, depth and color of your tattoo. Treatments should be placed 4 to 8 weeks apart to allow your body time to remove the maximum amount of tattoo pigment. Treatment sessions usually take from 10 to 30 minutes.

Most clients will see improvement in their tattoos. The improvement can be quite dramatic. However, large or heavily pigmented tattoos applied by a professional tattooist can require a number of treatments for optimum results.

What will my skin look like after treatment?
Right after your treatment, your skin may have a white discoloration, and the area around the tattoo may be reddish and could have some swelling. This is normal and will disappear slowly over time. Maximum treatment results take about 5 - 6 weeks. Following infrared treatment, an anti-bacterial ointment and gauze will be applied to the treated area to minimize infection.

If you have a tattoo or other skin blemish that you would like removed, call our office to arrange a private laser consultation.



			Tattoo Removal Removing the past and looking forward to the future Click ---->HERE<---- for before and after photos ________________________________________ If you are having second thoughts about your tattoo, you're not alone. Everyday, we see patients from every walk of life that have second thoughts about their tattoos. What once seemed like a good idea just doesn't fit your new image, and you wish your tattoo would just disappear. Now, we can make your wish come true. Using our advanced laser system, we can remove your tattoo safely without leaving a scar. How are tattoos removed? Medical lasers use an intense beam of light to significantly lighten or completely remove your tattoo. When the ink particles of your tattoo absorb the light from the laser, they are broken up into tiny fragments. These fragments are then absorbed through your body's natural cleansing mechanism. This cleansing process generally takes a few weeks. Larger ink particles may require multiple treatments. Tattoo removal by Infrared Coagulation uses infrared light to burn the skin layer that contains the tattoo's ink. The treated area scabs over. After several days, the scab falls off, taking the ink with it. Pigment leaching uses chemicals placed on the tattoo. The pigment leaches out of the tattoo and is absorbed by the chemical. The chemicals and the pigment are then wiped off. How do laser and infrared treatments compare to other methods of tattoo removal? Your other treatment options for removing your tattoo include surgical excision, dermabrasion (or sanding) and chemical peels. These methods are more invasive and painful, and can often result in scarring. Laser and infrared tattoo removal are safer. They are non-invasive and only target the ink used in the tattoo process. What are the treatments like? Some clients say they feel a slight sting, like the snap of a rubber band on the skin, followed by the feeling of sunburn. Many treatments do not require anesthetics. However, some clients feel more comfortable with a local numbing agent like ice or an anesthetic cream. For others, a local anesthetic injection may be beneficial. Are there any side effects? Occasionally, hypopigmentation, or a whitening of the skin, may occur. However, normal skin tone should return within 6 -12 months following your last treatment session. Since the ink used in tattooing is not regulated, some clients have only partial clearing even after several laser sessions . How many treatments will I need? The number of treatments required for maximum improvement depends on the size, location, depth and color of your tattoo. Treatments should be placed 4 to 8 weeks apart to allow your body time to remove the maximum amount of tattoo pigment. Treatment sessions usually take from 10 to 30 minutes. Most clients will see improvement in their tattoos. The improvement can be quite dramatic. However, large or heavily pigmented tattoos applied by a professional tattooist can require a number of treatments for optimum results. What will my skin look like after treatment? Right after your treatment, your skin may have a white discoloration, and the area around the tattoo may be reddish and could have some swelling. This is normal and will disappear slowly over time. Maximum treatment results take about 5 - 6 weeks. Following infrared treatment, an anti-bacterial ointment and gauze will be applied to the treated area to minimize infection. If you have a tattoo or other skin blemish that you would like removed, call our office to arrange a private laser consultation.