Advances in laser technology have made tattoo removal safer and more
effective than ever. Whether you are experiencing feelings of regret
over your tattoo, or the appearance of your tattoo has changed or
faded over time, laser tattoo removal can provide complete removal of
the ink for many patients.
Short bursts of laser energy are directed at the tattooed area,
breaking down the ink and allowing it to be absorbed by the body over
time.
Laser tattoo removal may feel like a rubber band snapping against your
skin, or similar to the feeling of getting a tattoo. A topical
analgesic may be applied to minimize discomfort. Most tattoos require
between five and 15 treatments to completely remove. Treatments are
performed at six- to eight-week intervals.
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The success of the tattoo removal varies, depending on several
factors. Your body will break down tattoo pigment at its own unique
rate, which can be influenced by the state of your immune system.
Other factors also affect the rate of the ink breakdown, including
your skin tone, the types of ink or colors used, and the depth of the
tattoo.
Tattoos that are fresh or faded will generally respond to treatment
more quickly, as will tattoos containing black, red, dark orange, or
dark blue ink. Amateur tattoos typically do not penetrate the skin as
deeply and are therefore easier to remove. Colors such as green,
purple, brown, light orange or light blue may require more treatments,
as well as a tattoo that has been covered with another.