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Arizona Laser & Skin
 
480-598-9733

 

Tattoo Removal/Permanent Makeup Removal


Using the new laser technology, with multiple light wavelengths, with several laser therapies directed to specific particular colors, your tattoo can be removed with an excellent cosmetic result, usually without any scarring.


 
Lasers have been used for many years for a variety of medical procedures. They have an extraordinary track record for safety and accuracy. Immediately after the tattoo removal the areas may appear red. Pain is generally mild and transient. Side effects are uncommon and generally temporary.

FAQ:

What is laser tattoo removal and what does it accomplish?

Q switch Nd:YAG laser is the newest laser for tattoo removal. This laser can significantly lighten or remove many tattoo inks, and is particularly advanced in the removal of blue, black and red inks. Nd:YAG laser works to remove tattoo ink using specific wavelengths of light. These wavelengths are pass through the skin and break up the particles of tattoo pigment. The rapid absorption of light energy causes the tattoo ink to destruct, where it is then removed by the body's natural filtering systems. The laser helps the body by breaking up the pigment into small particles that can be removed more rapidly.
 

How is the treatment performed?

You will need to discontinue use of aspirin-like products 10 days prior to your treatment. A topical anesthesia gel is applied to the tattoo for 30 minutes before treatment in order to anesthetize the skin. After the skin in anesthetized, your doctor passes the laser light over your tattoo. Most patients equate the pain of removal with the pain of getting the tattoo. As treatments progress, the pain decreases because there is less pigment to absorb the laser energy. Each procedure takes between 5 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the tattoo.
 

How many treatment sessions will it take to remove the tattoo?
 

The number of treatments for clearance of a tattoo depends on the amount and type of ink used and the depth of the ink in the skin. In some cases, complete clearance can not be achieved. It is impossible for any doctor to determine exactly how many treatments it will take for complete removal because the variables are usually unknown, such as the type of ink and how much was used. Several additional factors can affect the long-term outcome of your treatment. Older tattoos are easier to remove than newer ones; tattoos applied by amateurs are easier to remove than those applied by professionals. Certain pigments are easier to remove, with fluorescent colors being the least responsive to treatment. The type of ink used may also affect the results, since some inks create a paradoxical reaction, causing the skin to become darker instead of lighter. Your physician can advise you on what to expect based on your particular tattoo. During your initial consultation, your doctor will be able to estimate how many treatments may be necessary for the clearance of your tattoo.
 

What type of post-treatment care is necessary?

The area may be red, as if mildly sunburned, for several weeks. There may be some bruising, and with deeper tattoos bleeding is not uncommon. The area may be treated with an antibiotic ointment and a bandage applied.

Recovery times depend on the extent of the treatment and the individual’s capacity to heal. Redness and sensitivity may continue for several weeks, and there may be discoloration and a change in skin texture in the area, which will gradually improve. You should avoid exposing the treated area to the sun, as this may retard healing. You may not notice significant results until several treatments have been completed.

Most people are satisfied with the pigment removal achieved through laser treatment. It is important to remember, however, that your skin will never look as it did before you had the tattoo, even though the tattooed pigment has been removed.  After you have healed, you will need to continually protect your new skin. In the early weeks and months following the treatment, your skin will be very susceptible to sun damage. If at all possible, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. If you must be in the sun for a short time, use sunscreen.
 

How much do the treatments cost?

Laser tattoo removal involves the use of sophisticated expensive laser equipment in order to deliver precise and effective energy pulses. For us to better assess your needs, we invite you to schedule for a consultation.
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