Laser Tattoo Removal
(Investment: Our minimum starting price is $145 per session plus applicable taxes. In order to provide a price it is necessary to see the image which can be sent via attachment to a text message, attachment to an email or the very best method, we view your image in a FREE consultation. Laser packages of four sessions are available at discounted prices; however, this does not necessarily mean that your tattoo will be totally removed in four sessions. It may take more than four and on many occasions less than four, it is just too hard to predict at the outset of removing a tattoo.)
The Procedures
Laser is the only successful process for tattoo removing. The word "LASER" stands for
“Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. In laser removal, processing an
intense beam of light is used. This removes tattoos without harming the surrounding healthy cells.
You will not believe the results! We feel that this laser is a miracle of modern technology,
and we are proud to offer this much needed service.
Size, location, depth and colour of the pigments within the tattoo are the deciding factors for
number of treatments. Treatments should be placed six to eight weeks apart to allow your body
to remove the maximum amount of tattoo pigment.
The pigmentation in the lesion tissues is effectively broken up into microscopic pieces and
removed by taking advantage of the high energy light pulse, which is the so-called explosion
principle. One part of the pigment (the superficial epidermis) will be bounced out of the body
just after the pulse, while the other part of the pigment (inside the chromophore) will split
into the tiny granules that can be cannibalized by phagocytes of the body. After the digestion
of phagocytes, it can be taken away by the Lymphatic System of the body. The pigment of the
injured tissues gradually becomes shallow until it disappears, while no injured trace will be
left on the peripheral normal tissues, as the tissues will not absorb the fixed wavelength of
the light.
The Equipment
This laser is more effective against a broader range of colours than any other laser and is extremely safe as it was designed for the sole propose of removal of pigments in the skin. Dark blue, black, brown and red pigment granules are effectively removed by the Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser. Yellow, green and florescent colours are very difficult to remove as they reflect the light emitting from the laser.
The Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser works by delivering light at incredibly high energy for a tiny fraction of a second onto the skin. This selectively breaks up large molecules, such as tattoo pigments, and causes very little damage to surrounding tissues. There is virtually no scarring or change in natural skin pigment.
FAQ
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I had a treatment a week ago and it seems all healed. Can I come back sooner than six weeks?
Healing is not the reason for the spacing of your treatments. The laser does not expel the ink; it breaks it up so your body's immune system can take it away. If you treat your tattoo too frequently, the laser is simply targeting the ink your body hasn't had the chance to remove, and you pay more for the same result. - I had my first treatment and nothing seems different. Is this normal?
Yes. Some people may even see their tattoo get darker with their first treatment. Everyone responds at a different rate. The treatment is only effective with multiple visits...just be patient and you should get the best results possible. - Will I have a scar?
Most patients will not scar, however, scarring is a possibility in any medical procedure involving the skin. If you are predisposed to Keloids, or you scar easily, your chances are higher. Compliance with our aftercare instructions will greatly reduce your chances of scarring. - Does it hurt?
Pain is your personal perception and everyone experiences it differently. There is a minimal amount of discomfort involved in this procedure. Upon arrival Emla Cream, a topical anesthetic will be used to numb the skin area to be treated. Approximately 45-minutes later the procedure will begin.
