The laser emits the energy that causes the tattoo particles to heat up and break down these
tattoo particles into tiny fragments. Then within a period of 8-12 weeks, the scavenger cells
of the body ‘mop up’ these tiny fragments cause the tattoo to gradually fade over time.
Amateur tattoos generally respond more quickly to the procedure as compared to
professional tattoos. Professional tattoos are more difficult to remove completely from the
skin because the ink tends to be deeper in the skin. Bright colours which are being used for
professional tattoos are difficult to remove as they do not absorb the energy. They usually
take a longer time to break down and need more treatments to completely remove the tattoo
than black, blue and red colours in amateur tattoos.
Correct assessment of your tattoo including its colour, depth and location, along with
correctly assessing your skin type. Some tattoos may require more or fewer treatments such
as:
- Tattoos located in areas with poor blood flow may also require more treatments.
- Some colors, such as red, orange, and yellow, will require additional treatments.
- Tattoos, where the ink is deeply set within the skin, will also require additional treatments.
- Amateur tattoos will often require fewer treatments than professional tattoos.
PREPARATION FOR LASER TATTOO REMOVAL
- Do not expose the treatment area to the sun throughout your treatment plan.
- Do not have any laser, Microdermabrasion, or other skin treatments in the area for minimum 2 weeks prior to your laser tattoo removal treatment.
- Ensure that any fake tan, body moisturizer, makeup, deodorants, or perfumes have been thoroughly removed as these can impact your results.
- Do not apply numbing creams or gels to the area because the use of these products will give a negative impact on your treatment results. Laser Tattoo Removal Cost is quite affordable, consult Dr. Sidharth Oswal for a cost-effective solution.
What will laser tattoo removal feel like?
Most people feel some pain during the treatment, which they describe as being like ‘a a warm
elastic band hitting your skin’. They will feel discomfort immediately after the procedure
because the treated area will be red, slightly elevated and the skin will have a frosted
appearance but these side effects will settle down quickly. There may also be some minor
bleeding from the area, but this will heal by own and there should be no further problems.
Patients need between 3 to 12 treatment sessions to remove an unwanted tattoo and for
good results approximately 4-6 weeks apart.
POST TREATMENT CARE
- A dressing may be applied to the treatment area to prevent the area from rubbing on clothing; this dressing should be removed the night of your treatment.
- It is recommended to wear loose clothing on the day of your appointment and during the healing process.
- Doctor prescribed ointment must be applied for a minimum of 7 days post laser
- treatment.
- SPF must be applied to all treatment areas and sun exposure must be avoided at all times while undergoing treatments.
- Avoid excessive physical activity, hot showers, pools, spas, and saunas for up to 72 hours post-treatment.
- Icing the area for a minimum of 10mins every 30-40mins for the remainder of the day after your treatment will reduce the risk of blistering post-treatment. Should a blister occur do not break the skin and allow it to heal naturally, any interference with the healing process can lead to scarring?
- To reduce this risk it is important that you do not pick, scratch or aggravate the area as removing a scab or blister can increase your risk of developing a scar.
