Laser Tattoo Removal

Laser energy is directed at the tattoo area, targeting the tattoo ink; this energy fragments the ink, allowing your body to absorb it and break it down naturally

Lighter pigmentation concerns, such as freckles, age spots, and sun damage, often respond quickly and may clear in one to two sessions.

Darker or deeper pigmentation may require additional treatments, with fading occurring over several months as the body’s immune system clears the pigment. Tattoo removal typically requires multiple sessions, as ink colour, depth, age of the tattoo, and individual skin response all affect how the tattoo fades. Some tattoos may require up to 10–12 sessions, with visible lightening after each treatment.

It can be for some individuals. The sensation can be described as like being snapped with an elastic band, or like spatter from hot oil. Many can tolerate the treatments, especially with simple numbing from the application of gel ice packs during the treatment. Some individuals prefer the use of a locally applied topical anesthetic cream to relieve discomfort. Some areas of the body are more sensitive than others. Small sun spots usually do not require much preparatory desensitization.

We do not recommend the use of numbing cream because we need to know your sensations during the treatment to avoid damage to your skin.

This is a safe and effective method for removing tattoos and age/ sun spots. It is performed by a qualified technician trained in the use of lasers. Special laser goggles are always worn by the patient and the technician to prevent possible eye damage by any dissipating radiation from the hand-piece.

Possible side effects include redness (erythema), edema, tissue carbonizing (temporary whitening), micro blood specks, bruising, blistering and possible crusting after the treatment. Blisters, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and even scarring can also occur after the skin heals. These effects can be mild or severe. The treated skin becomes red immediately after the pulsing, becoming more prominent after a few minutes. Depending on the type, micro blood specks and tissue carbonizing can also occur. These effects can last for a few hours or up to a week. However, they will diminish each day with proper after-care, which your technician will discuss with you.Please, come with the area clean without deodorant or cream. You cannot apply deodorant 24 hrs after the treatment to avoid skin irritation.

A consultation and patch test are completed prior to treatment to ensure your skin responds safely. The area being treated must not be tanned. If you have a history of cold sores, antiviral medication may be required, and laser treatment should be avoided for at least six months after stopping isotretinoin (Accutane).

An antibiotic ointment and bandaging are applied immediately after the treatment. Redness, bruising, swelling, and pain in the tattoo area are common, from mild to severe, and can be present for up to a few weeks in some individuals. There can be blistering or scabbing as well, showing up 48 to 72 hours later. In about 20% of cases, a brownish discoloration (hyperpigmentation) can appear once the scan has fallen off. Normal pigmentation of the skin should be achieved within 2 to 5 months.

Patients are recommended to use cold gel ice packs to reduce redness and swelling and to relieve discomfort, and to apply antibiotic ointment and a gauze bandage to the treated area for a few days or up to 2 weeks, until all lesions are healed. Avoid scratching the area. It is important to protect the treated skin from the sun using a sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher. The more care you take to look after the skin, the better it will heal.

Most tattoos are considerably diminished, and many are completely removed. Some areas may show a “shadow” of the former tattoo, which gradually clears. Some tattoo pigment colors are more easily removed than others: the lighter colors are more difficult to remove. Other factors also affecting the results include age, pigment type, and pigment depth.