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Laser Tattoo Removal - Frequently Asked Questions

When you make an appointment for laser tattoo removal, you give yourself the wonderful opportunity for a clean slate along a certain part of your body. There are several reasons to want to get rid of markings on the body but if you want it done right, it is important to pay attention to all instructions given to you by a professional. Despite what you already know about the procedure, there are still plenty of questions that most clients have about the experience.

How does the procedure work?

In laser tattoo removal, powerful equipment is used to remove the ink from the skin by breaking it into tiny pieces. The skin around the tattoo goes untouched and unaffected. The body's immune system then takes the ink and removes it from the body. Eventually the markings fade until they are no longer as visible. It takes multiple treatments to remove ink and the larger the marking, the more treatments it will require.

Is it painful?

Like many procedures involving this type of equipment, there is some pain associated with laser tattoo removal. Previous clients have likened it to a lot of bee stings all at the same time or multiple rubber bands snapping the skin. Depending on your pain threshold, you can choose to have a cold compress added to the area to make it numb. You might also consider also taking an over-the-counter- pain medication.

How can a person prepare?

Talk to the professional about your options for managing pain in advance. Also, get an idea of how many treatments you will need and how far apart they should be scheduled. You definitely want to know how much the procedure will cost. Most of the time the cost directly correlates to the size of the marking as well as the amount of ink used.

How can I take care of the area after the procedure is complete?

You are going to feel pain in the area that can be likened to sunburn. You need to make sure that you keep the area covered and allow it to heal. If you don't there is a chance of complications and you could be delaying your results. Stay out of the sun and be aware of your physical limitations. If any type of strenuous activity is going to involve the area affected by laser tattoo removal, be cautious and if you feel pain, stop immediately.

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How To Have A Successful Laser Tattoo Removal

With the advances in laser technology, tattoos aren't necessarily the lifelong commitment they used to be. However, this doesn't mean laser tattoo removal works the same for everyone or every tattoo. In order to have realistic expectations as to how well your laser treatment can remove your tattoo, you should take into account the issues described here.

Understanding Laser Basics

Laser technology uses intense laser beams to break down the pigment of the tattoo. As the tattoo ink breaks down into smaller particles, the body's natural systems flush the ink out. Due to the way lasers work on tattoos, some people and tattoos make better candidates for laser removal than others.

Which Tattoos Respond Best to Laser Removal

Most tattoos can be removed or have their appearance significantly reduced using laser tattoo removal. One issue to consider is when the tattoo was done. Over the past decade, the inks used have become stronger, which means they are harder to remove. As a result, tattoos that are more than 10 years old will probably respond better to removal treatment.

Regardless of when the tattoo was done, some colors are easier to remove than others. The laser beams hone in on contrasts, so the darker the ink color, the easier it is to remove. Reds and yellows are more difficult to remove and may require more treatment sessions than tattoos with other colors. Furthermore, a multicolored tattoo will always require multiple treatment sessions because different ink colors respond to different laser wavelengths.

Another issue to consider is where the tattoo is located on the body. Areas that have more body fat, like arms, buttocks, legs, or the chest, tend to have better removal results than areas with less fat, such as ankles or fingers.

Which People Respond Best to Laser Removal

As noted earlier, lasers like color contrasts and work best where they can find those contrasts. As a result, lighter skinned people tend to have better results using lasers to remove tattoos. The color of the ink is still a factor, but the lighter the skin, the greater the contrast no matter what color inks have been used.

In addition, healthier people with strong immune systems often get better results. The healthier a person is can translate into fewer laser sessions needed. Most of the unpleasant side effects associated with laser removal of tattoos generally come as one has to go through a high number of sessions. Thus, the fewer sessions needed, the less likely one will experience any side effects.

Being at a healthy weight can also improve the quality of the removal. Some professionals have recommended that if possible, one should lose any excess weight before having a tattoo removed. Smoking has also been found to reduce the quality of results of laser treatment, so it's also been recommended for people to stop smoking before starting treatment.

Factors That Can Be Controlled

Even with the issues discussed above, most tattoos will respond to laser treatment. The issue is to what degree will the tattoo be removed and will there be any side effects. While many of the considerations already mentioned are out of one's control, there are steps one can take to ensure the best results possible.

Before treatment, one should be well-hydrated and have gotten a full night's sleep. Using a topical numbing agent can help reduce pain, but oral pain relievers like ibuprofen, aren't recommended. The clinic performing the treatment should have a pain management option available.

After treatment, one should avoid heat to the treated area. This means not taking a hot shower in the 24 hours following a session and avoiding direct sun exposure for several days afterwards. The more careful the area is treated between laser sessions, the better it will respond.

Med Spa technology has come a long way. The Fountain of Youth Med Spa in Dayton Ohio offers pain free tattoo removal that is extremely effective. You may not live close to Dayton, Ohio but this information is still valuable to those who need to understand the process and how far laser tattoo removal technology has advanced >> Laser Tattoo Removal in Dayton Ohio.


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Choosing a Laser Tattoo Removal Facility

As a Fort Worth Native, you may love the good ol' days of the Texas Cowboy: rodeos, round-ups, and open plains. If you have a tattoo, however, you probably don't want to resort to tattoo removal by the same means as those used by the 1800's cowboys on the prairies of Cowtown. Sure, cooking beans in a cast iron pot over a wild campfire overlooking the Trinity River sounds fantastic, but what about scrubbing off that tattoo with a sandstone rock or having "Ol' Cookie" use a branding iron to burn it off? Doesn't sound so appealing! Fortunately for 21st century cowboys and cowgirls, tattoo removal has made some major advances. One of those advances came when lasers made their way into the medical field.

The big question today, however, is how do you select a laser tattoo removal facility? To put it simply, it gets confusing in a hurry when you try to start looking up information on the web.

Laser tattoo removal itself has come a long way since its onset in the late 1980's, when pulsed lasers made laser medical procedures a reality. Since then more and more research has been done to determine just what frequency and wavelength is required to remove tattoos. With different lasers at varying wavelengths and frequencies, great accuracy can be achieved in removing a wide variety of colors. So how the heck do you make sense of it all?

Here's how you choose:

1) Make sure they're using the right Laser for the job. With so much research out there you would think that every laser facility from Sundance Square to Will Rogers Memorial Center and beyond would be using the right laser. Unfortunately that is not the case. With so many lasers on the market, each designed for a specific procedure, it is tough for the consumer to know which one is right for their particular laser procedure. As far as tattoo removal goes, one of the cutting edge lasers available is the Astanza Trinity.

The Astanza Trinity Nd:YAG and Ruby Q-switched laser is used for complete tattoo removal as well as removal of a wide variety of skin discolorations, such as age spots, sun damage, freckles, and birthmarks. This laser targets pigment and nothing more. It pulses more intensely with more heat and at 1/1 trillionth of a second pulses than a hair removal laser. By comparison, a hair removal laser has a longer pulse length (1/1000 of a second) and less heat/intensity. A hair removal laser will heat the tissue for a much longer period of time as it's goal is to kill the hair follicles. A tattoo removal laser needs to heat the ink just enough for the pigment to shatter. If a hair removal laser was used for tattoo removal, scarring would be extremely common. Unfortunately, many facilities use a hair removal laser to try and remove tattoos. With a little research, Fort Worth residents can be confident that the right laser for their procedure is available.

Here's a tip: if you are getting your tattoo removed by a laser and seeing no results after 1 treatment, they're probably either using the wrong laser or don't have it calibrated properly.

2) Do they offer free consultations? An FAQ page on a website is a great start, but it is no substitute for sitting down with a certified laser specialist and asking questions yourself. Each person and each procedure is unique. You need to have the opportunity for the laser specialist to get to know you and your unique situation. The specialist needs to have time to inspect your specific tattoo or skin discoloration, and at least a minor health history needs to be taken. Though not many, there are some contraindications to laser treatment.

If the facility isn't willing to give you a reasonable assessment of treatment times and costs, be wary. Using the correct laser should get consistent results, so a well-trained staff member should be able to give a decent assessment upfront.

3) What is the Facility Like? While not as important as the proper laser and confident, friendly staff, another factor to consider when choosing a laser facility, is the atmosphere of the facility itself. Push come to shove, this is a medical procedure. If the facility is not representative of a medical standard, walk away. A legitimate laser facility will be overseen by a doctor and be aware of the cleanliness and atmosphere that needs to go with a healthcare procedure.

4) How well trained is the staff? And last but certainly not least, remember the aforementioned certified laser specialist? Although not required by law, you should look for a facility with at least one certified laser specialist on staff. You want to know that the person performing your procedure is knowledgeable and confident in their abilities and also comfortable working with the laser.

Make sure no matter where the facility is located that you are confident that their laser is the right one for your procedure and you are comfortable with the staff as well as the atmosphere of the facility itself. You want your skin to be healthy after your tattoo is removed, not look like you've been out riding the range for the last 50 years getting scarred and battered!

Whether you are just contemplating a laser procedure or are ready to get started, make sure you do some research. Ask questions, and be confident in the laser facility you choose. Vanish Laser Tattoo Removal and Skin Aesthetics is here to serve Fort Worth and surrounding communities with all their laser pigment removal needs. Visit our website for more information, http://www.vanishdfw.com/, or call our office at 817-585-4100 to schedule your free consultation.


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The Pros and Cons of Laser Tattoo Removal

Getting a tattoo seems like a pretty cool thing to do, doesn't it? It can be, but what happens when you get one that just happens to have your true love's name and picture on it, and you suddenly break up? Or, say you've got a shot at a fantastic job, but in the interview you noticed they were checking out that purple tattoo on your neck and not your face? What's a body to do?

The whole point of tattoo removal is to take off whatever offending word or image has been painfully imprinted somewhere on your body. And believe me, removal may be just as painful and expensive.

First of all, you have to prepare yourself emotionally. That imprint meant a whole lot to you when you first decided to get it. It became a significant part of your life for a long time. It brought attention and admiration from many admirers. Are you emotionally prepared to end all of that no matter what?

Alright, you've decided it's time to have it taken off. If I were in your shoes, I'd want to do a little research to find out what I could expect from tattoo removal. If you're reading this article, then I assume you want to do that too.

Let's look at one of the best and most successful options for getting this print to vanish.

Laser removal.

Nowadays, the easiest way to get rid of these now unwanted works of art is by the use of lasers. Tiny pulses of light hit the ink and actually break it into small pieces. The neat thing is, once they spread themselves out within your body, your wonderful immune system makes sure they are safely carried away and out of your body.

Pretty cool, huh?

Keep in mind it may take several laser treatments to make the print vanish. But there's a downside to this as well - the more laser treatments you have, the more risk you put yourself at for skin damage, so beware.

Unfortunately, laser treatment is not without its pain issues. It's been defined as having hot grease spatter on your skin. And, laser treatment for tattoo removal can greatly affect your pocketbook adversely as well. Some very large ones can shoot up to the thousands of dollars.

I can't stress enough at this point the importance of finding a qualified dermatologist to remove your true love's name. Reputation, experience and concern for your health are some of the top things to look for. Only then will you be assured your imprint will be removed safely. If you don't know any, ask your family doctor for a referral.

Remember, you are probably not alone in wanting to have tattoo removal. It's been estimated over half of the people who initially got one, will have it removed some time or other within their lifetime. With a little expert help, you could be one of them.


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The Pros and Cons of Laser Tattoo Removal

Getting a tattoo seems like a pretty cool thing to do, doesn't it? It can be, but what happens when you get one that just happens to have your true love's name and picture on it, and you suddenly break up? Or, say you've got a shot at a fantastic job, but in the interview you noticed they were checking out that purple tattoo on your neck and not your face? What's a body to do?

The whole point of tattoo removal is to take off whatever offending word or image has been painfully imprinted somewhere on your body. And believe me, removal may be just as painful and expensive.

First of all, you have to prepare yourself emotionally. That imprint meant a whole lot to you when you first decided to get it. It became a significant part of your life for a long time. It brought attention and admiration from many admirers. Are you emotionally prepared to end all of that no matter what?

Alright, you've decided it's time to have it taken off. If I were in your shoes, I'd want to do a little research to find out what I could expect from tattoo removal. If you're reading this article, then I assume you want to do that too.

Let's look at one of the best and most successful options for getting this print to vanish.

Laser removal.

Nowadays, the easiest way to get rid of these now unwanted works of art is by the use of lasers. Tiny pulses of light hit the ink and actually break it into small pieces. The neat thing is, once they spread themselves out within your body, your wonderful immune system makes sure they are safely carried away and out of your body.

Pretty cool, huh?

Keep in mind it may take several laser treatments to make the print vanish. But there's a downside to this as well - the more laser treatments you have, the more risk you put yourself at for skin damage, so beware.

Unfortunately, laser treatment is not without its pain issues. It's been defined as having hot grease spatter on your skin. And, laser treatment for tattoo removal can greatly affect your pocketbook adversely as well. Some very large ones can shoot up to the thousands of dollars.

I can't stress enough at this point the importance of finding a qualified dermatologist to remove your true love's name. Reputation, experience and concern for your health are some of the top things to look for. Only then will you be assured your imprint will be removed safely. If you don't know any, ask your family doctor for a referral.

Remember, you are probably not alone in wanting to have tattoo removal. It's been estimated over half of the people who initially got one, will have it removed some time or other within their lifetime. With a little expert help, you could be one of them.


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Laser Tattoo Removal




Research has shown that nearly half of those between the ages of 18 and 40 have a tattoo or several tattoos. The problem here is that a majority of those who have tattoos have later decided that they don’t want them anymore. The biggest complaint to tattoos is dissatisfaction, which has led to a recent increase in tattoo removal. It’s been proven in the past that women research their removal options more than men – due to the fact that men have less of a stigma when it comes to tattoos.





Often times, the ink that is used during tattoos can lead to infection, simply because the type of ink being used isn’t regulation for tattoo parlors. Clean equipment is also essential with tattoo parlors; otherwise someone can end up with hepatitis B, C, and various other infections. There are many serious diseases and other sicknesses that can occur if a tattoo parlor doesn’t keep their materials and parlor clean.





In the event of infection or if someone just doesn’t like their tattoo, there are ways to get them removed. Skin grafting and dermabrasion are good examples of tattoo removal, although the most popular and most common these days is laser removal. Laser removal is the fastest and by far the most preferred. With this surgery, the laser being used will zap the metal ions that are found in the pigment of the tattoo, fracturing the ink into very small pieces that the body can easily dispose of.





There are several great things about laser tattoo removal, although there are some bad things as well. In some cases, where infection is involved, the surgery will be a bit different. First, you’ll need to get the infection out of the area before the tattoo can be removed. Depending on how bad the infection is, you may end up staying in the hospital for a few days. For this very reason – you should always make sure that the equipment is clean and sterile before you ever get a tattoo.





Laser tattoo removal can be very painful, depending on the area that you have the tattoo on. Almost all surgeons will use numbing ointment and local anesthetics before they do the removal, so you experience little to no pain. Even though you may think that you have a high tolerance for pain and can deal with the treatment, you may still want to take any type of numbing that you can get.





Before you decide to get a tattoo removed with laser removal, you should always make sure that you choose a surgeon you can trust. Lasers can be very dangerous, and there are always side effects and risks involved. Although laser tattoo removal is certainly an option for getting rid of a tattoo – the best thing to do is think long and hard before you get one to begin with.


How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Really Work?

Many people get one or multiple tattoos over the courses of their lives. Some get them to commemorate a special event, memorialize a lost loved one or celebrate the start of a relationship. However, sometimes a tattoo ends up being a bad idea. Maybe the relationship didn't pan out like you thought it would. Whatever the reason, many people regret getting a specific tattoo. When that time comes, there are two options. You can either cover the tattoo with another tattoo, which is sometimes but not always an option, or you can get the tattoo removed. We're going to take a look at the latter option and one method of getting a tattoo removed.

How Laser Tattoo Removal Works
Removing a tattoo with lasers employs the use of Q-switched lasers, which produce bursts of harmless light that pass through the top layers of the skin and are absorbed by the tattoo. When the light is absorbed by the tattoo, the pigment of the tattoo fragments into tiny pieces that are then carried away by the body's immune system. The lasers are designed specifically to target just the pigmentation of the tattoo, so your body won't be harmed in the process.

How Well Laser Tattoo Removal Works
The results will be different for different people, as a healthy lifestyle may produce better laser results. Laser treatments may not completely erase a tattoo, but they can significantly reduce the colors of a tattoo. In some cases and candidates, residual scarring may be left even though no incision is made. The more treatments required, the more likely scarring is to occur. Additionally, laser removal works best on those with fair skin and tattoos in superficial places such as the arms.

The Drawbacks
Laser tattoo removal can be very painful, perhaps even more painful than getting the tattoo in the first place. It also requires around 2-4 treatments instead of just one simple treatment, and it is a very expensive procedure.

The Advantages
Without a doubt, laser removal is by far the most effective, convenient and safe way to get rid of a tattoo. Laser removal is non-invasive and there is a very slim risk of getting an infection from the treatment. Treatments that require surgery are much more invasive, are not nearly as convenient and can have a much higher risk of infection. If you want to get rid of a tattoo, laser removal is the best option.

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How To Have A Successful Laser Tattoo Removal

With the advances in laser technology, tattoos aren't necessarily the lifelong commitment they used to be. However, this doesn't mean laser tattoo removal works the same for everyone or every tattoo. In order to have realistic expectations as to how well your laser treatment can remove your tattoo, you should take into account the issues described here.

Understanding Laser Basics

Laser technology uses intense laser beams to break down the pigment of the tattoo. As the tattoo ink breaks down into smaller particles, the body's natural systems flush the ink out. Due to the way lasers work on tattoos, some people and tattoos make better candidates for laser removal than others.

Which Tattoos Respond Best to Laser Removal

Most tattoos can be removed or have their appearance significantly reduced using laser tattoo removal. One issue to consider is when the tattoo was done. Over the past decade, the inks used have become stronger, which means they are harder to remove. As a result, tattoos that are more than 10 years old will probably respond better to removal treatment.

Regardless of when the tattoo was done, some colors are easier to remove than others. The laser beams hone in on contrasts, so the darker the ink color, the easier it is to remove. Reds and yellows are more difficult to remove and may require more treatment sessions than tattoos with other colors. Furthermore, a multicolored tattoo will always require multiple treatment sessions because different ink colors respond to different laser wavelengths.

Another issue to consider is where the tattoo is located on the body. Areas that have more body fat, like arms, buttocks, legs, or the chest, tend to have better removal results than areas with less fat, such as ankles or fingers.

Which People Respond Best to Laser Removal

As noted earlier, lasers like color contrasts and work best where they can find those contrasts. As a result, lighter skinned people tend to have better results using lasers to remove tattoos. The color of the ink is still a factor, but the lighter the skin, the greater the contrast no matter what color inks have been used.

In addition, healthier people with strong immune systems often get better results. The healthier a person is can translate into fewer laser sessions needed. Most of the unpleasant side effects associated with laser removal of tattoos generally come as one has to go through a high number of sessions. Thus, the fewer sessions needed, the less likely one will experience any side effects.

Being at a healthy weight can also improve the quality of the removal. Some professionals have recommended that if possible, one should lose any excess weight before having a tattoo removed. Smoking has also been found to reduce the quality of results of laser treatment, so it's also been recommended for people to stop smoking before starting treatment.

Factors That Can Be Controlled

Even with the issues discussed above, most tattoos will respond to laser treatment. The issue is to what degree will the tattoo be removed and will there be any side effects. While many of the considerations already mentioned are out of one's control, there are steps one can take to ensure the best results possible.

Before treatment, one should be well-hydrated and have gotten a full night's sleep. Using a topical numbing agent can help reduce pain, but oral pain relievers like ibuprofen, aren't recommended. The clinic performing the treatment should have a pain management option available.

After treatment, one should avoid heat to the treated area. This means not taking a hot shower in the 24 hours following a session and avoiding direct sun exposure for several days afterwards. The more careful the area is treated between laser sessions, the better it will respond.

Med Spa technology has come a long way. The Fountain of Youth Med Spa in Dayton Ohio offers pain free tattoo removal that is extremely effective. You may not live close to Dayton, Ohio but this information is still valuable to those who need to understand the process and how far laser tattoo removal technology has advanced >> Laser Tattoo Removal in Dayton Ohio.


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Do Tattoos Get Affected With Laser Hair Removal Treatments?

"Is it okay to have hair removal through laser beam treatments even with tattoos?" A common worry of aesthetic addicts regarding the conflict of tattoos, especially makeup tattoos with laser hair treatment. Well, if you consider getting a hair removal treatment via laser and have permanent tattoos on the area to be treated, then you might as well consider reading this article for beauty's sake... and for health's sake, of course.

You see, the interaction of the laser beams to your tattoos imposes risks. It is for the fact that the laser is attracted to the black pigment in your tattoo. Colored tattoos are not excused of this, they even get affected. The attraction of the laser beam and the tattoo pigment would cause an emission of excessive heat energy blasting from the beam to the dermal layers of your skin --- excessive heat energy released, more damage produced. Your tattoos may end up becoming discolored, as colored tattoos may turn to black, plus the formation of some blisters or even scars on top of your tattoo. Painful, yes! At the same time, a perfect ruin!

Your laser hair technician usually includes in the interview questions regarding existing tattoos. There is still a remedy to simply avoid the scarring, the blistering, and the ruined tattoos. Your laser hair technician will draw a large circle and put a mark, an "X", over the tattoo site with the use of a washable marker in order to avoid hitting the tattoo. But if the case does not permit an extension of even an inch for a line to be drawn and a marker to be placed, as in the case of lip liner tattoos, it would be that the hair on the upper lip cannot be treated. Well, it would then be better to leave the hair rather than having those black lip liners lying around and creating rather a big mess.

Some cases are different. For a few, mild effects happen. Hair laser treatment over tattoos would cause fading of the tattoos, leaving the spot blank and saying goodbye not only to those unwanted hair but to your money for the purchase of those tattoos. If the effect is not blistering, then surely at a seventy-five to a hundred percent, those tattoos of yours would, abracadabra!, disappear.

So if you plan to get this kind of treatment just to get rid of those unwanted hair, better be honest about all your tattoos to your laser hair technician --- may it be eyebrow liners, eyeliners, lip liners or any makeup made permanent through tattoos --- or else you'd end up looking like a clown in your ruined tattoos!

As long as you're informed, well-oriented with the expected and possible effects, then we'll have no problems at all. Just make sure you take all sides before you sign up for such procedures.

Or better if you're still planning for both procedures, getting a hair removal through laser treatment and a permanent tattoo, it would be safer to undergo the hair removal procedure first, get some recovery from the procedure then you can get yourself those tattoos that you've been dying for!

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How Laser Tattoo Removal Works - The Step by Step Process

Step 1: Schedule a Consultation

During consultation we will determine the best treatment procedure for your given tattoo as well as the number of treatments that will be required to remove it. Once the size and number of treatments have been assessed we will determine a per visit price and can begin treatment the same day. Treatments will be spaced apart 6-8 weeks to allow for ample time for the treated area to heal.

Step 2: Prepping the Area to be Treated through Laser Tattoo Removal

The area treated will be sterilized prior to treatment. The amount of energy (flounce/joules/jcm2) will be determined prior to each treatment as well as the spot size and treatment speed (Hz/hertz)

Step 3: Perform the Laser Tattoo Removal

To mitigate pain the preferred method is simply to cool the area during treatment with a medical grade chiller/cooler. During the treatment process the Laser light passes harmlessly through the skin targeting only the ink resting in a liquid state within. As the laser light is absorbed by the ink the heat crystallizes the ink changing the physical state from a liquid to a solid. The body's reaction to this change is to treat the newly crystallized ink as if it were a splinter. The body forces the crystallized ink towards the surface of the skin causing some of the tattooed skin to sluff off. While the blood stream and the lymphatic system metabolizes the ink form. There are no adverse effects on the liver or circulatory system from this process.

Step 4: Post Treatment

It is very common an all tattoos to experience blistering on the first one or two treatments with any wave length, this is normal and expected. With treatments from the 532nm laser blistering will occur following every visit again this is normal and expected. Unlike most other cases the blisters caused by the laser tattoo removal process should be drained with a sterile lancet and Aquaphore should applied immediately following drainage. The Aguaphore should be applied regularly following the treatments for two days or until the blistering stops.

While it is possible to see immediate results the majority of the time the fading occurs gradually over the 6-8 week healing period between treatments. It is important to keep the treated area out of direct sunlight and away from significant heat sources (Hot tub, sauna, steam room..etc.) for the first 48 hours following the laser treatment as any additional heat will slow the healing process and can cause blistering to worsen. Taking showers is not an issue.

Not following the prescribed aftercare procedures can lead to reduced effectiveness of the given treatment. As the laser is non-ionizing and non-mutating to cells the only chance of scaring from the treatment process is if the patient picks or scratches at the treated area during the healing process. Laser tattoo removal is very effective and will yield outstanding results if the prescribed post treatment care instructions are followed.


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