Laser Tattoo Removal Treatment
What is laser tattoo removal?
- Laser tattoo removal is a procedure that utilizes high-powered lasers that penetrate deep into the skin and can permanently demolish the ink particles within the cells that give the color to the tattoo. Different types of lasers may be used to remove tattoos, depending on the color of the ink on the tattoo.
- The procedure for tattoo removal will depend on the characteristics of the tattoo and the individual person. Most people will require a series of short sessions 1-2 months apart to remove the tattoo, although the exact number of sessions cannot be predicted in advance. Usually, 5-10 sessions are required, although up to 20 may be required in some cases. The variability depends on many factors, such as the size, color, location, and age of the tattoo.
Overview
- Tattoo removal is a procedure done to try to remove an unwanted tattoo. Common techniques used for tattoo removal include laser surgery, surgical removal, and dermabrasion.
- Tattoo ink is placed beneath the top layer of the skin. That makes tattoo removal more complicated — and expensive — than the original tattoo application.
Benefits of laser tattoo removal
- Laser tattoo removal is a permanent procedure that will completely remove the tattoo from the skin.
- There are many reasons that an individual may want to remove a tattoo from their body. These may include regret or dissatisfaction with the appearance of the tattoo on their body. Others may wish to remove a tattoo to improve employment prospects, due to the negative stigma of tattoos and their association with unprofessionalism in the workplace.
