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TATTOO REMOVAL

If you are having second thoughts about your tattoo, you’re not alone. 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 target the ink in the 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 the body’s natural cleansing mechanism. This cleansing process usually takes a few weeks. Larger ink particles may require multiple treatments.

We highly recommend not having tattoos removed by IPL (Photofacial) or by non-physicians. Long-term scarring can result.

What are the treatments like?

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

Are there any side effects?

Occasionally temporary redness may occur. There is no scarring if proper lasers and techniques are used.

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. Black, red and yellow are easy to remove. Blue and green are more difficult and may never completely disappear. Treatments should be placed 4 to 8 weeks apart to allow your body to remove the maximum amount of tattoo pigment. Treatment sessions usually take from 10 to 30 minutes.

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