Do you have an old tattoo that you’re no longer happy with? Have you gotten a tattoo that didn’t turn out quite how you expected? In either of these cases, laser tattoo removal can be used to permanently remove your tattoo and leave you with clear skin.
Laser tattoo removal uses innovative technology to break down the ink in your tattoos until they are no longer visible. Vibrant Rejuvenation in Commack, NY, provides comfortable tattoo removal that employs this laser technology to help patients achieve their aesthetic goals.
Continue reading to learn more about how laser tattoo removal works.
What Is Laser Tattoo Removal?
Laser tattoo removal is a cosmetic treatment that aims to effectively remove permanent tattoos. In the past, when you got a tattoo, the understanding was that it would remain on your skin for the rest of your life. Advances in technology have now made it possible to delve deep beneath the surface of the skin and remove most tattoos.
In a laser tattoo removal procedure, intense laser energy is delivered deep into the skin’s tissues, targeting the innermost tattoo ink and breaking it apart. This ink is then absorbed and filtered through the body’s lymphatic drainage system and naturally removed as a waste product.
What’s left behind is clear skin, with no remaining tattoo ink visible.
Why Do Clients Seek Tattoo Removal?
There are a number of reasons that someone may want to have a tattoo removed. The most common reason clients have a tattoo removed is so that they have a clear space for a new one. Other reasons involve the look or meaning of the tattoo. What was once something you enjoyed having on your body may bring you displeasure or unhappiness.
Some people need a tattoo removed in order to hold certain jobs. Others are simply not satisfied with the aesthetics of their previous body art and no longer want to see it on their skin. Whatever the reason, laser tattoo removal is a viable solution for having your tattoos permanently removed.
The Complete Laser Tattoo Removal Process
If you are considering laser tattoo removal, it’s beneficial to have a good understanding of what the process entails. Below is a breakdown of the entire treatment, from consultation to results.
Preparation
Before you can begin the tattoo removal process, you’ll need to have a consultation with a cosmetic medicine provider. We need to take a look at the tattoo or tattoos you wish to have removed and determine whether laser removal is an appropriate option. During this appointment, we’ll begin designing your unique treatment plan.
Laser tattoo removal requires multiple sessions to produce optimal results. The number of sessions you need will be determined by several factors, including the following:
- Where the tattoo is located on the body
- The size of the tattoo
- How long you have had the tattoo
- What colors and types of ink were used
Once we have approved you as a candidate for laser tattoo removal and developed a treatment plan, you will be able to schedule your first session. On the day of your tattoo removal session, wash your skin with a mild cleanser. Do not apply anything to the skin. This includes lotions, creams, sunless tanner, cosmetics, or any topical treatments.
Process
Your laser removal treatment will begin with the application of a numbing cream or local anesthetic. This is to provide for the most comfortable tattoo removal. Once this has set in, we will begin to administer targeted laser energy deep into the skin directly where the tattoo is located.
At Vibrant Rejuvenation, we use the Q-switched Nd:YAG laser system. Unlike other laser systems, this treatment is non-ablative. This means that it should not damage the skin or cause hyperpigmentation.
The duration of your session will depend on the size and age of your tattoo in addition to the color of the ink. For most patients, this falls anywhere between 20 minutes and one hour.
Results
For most patients, laser tattoo removal will require multiple sessions to see complete results. The exact number of sessions you need will be determined during your initial consultation.
Smaller tattoos that are composed of only black ink may take only two to four sessions to remove, while larger tattoos with multiple colors of ink can take anywhere from ten to twelve sessions.
The age of your tattoo will also impact the number of sessions, as older tattoos are easier to remove than newer ones. Tattoos that are under one year old are not eligible for laser removal treatment. If you wish to remove a tattoo this new, you must wait at least 12 months before seeking removal sessions.
The actual removal process that takes place beneath the surface of your skin will occur over several weeks. The ink takes time to completely break down and be removed from the body, leaving clear skin behind. This means that it can take several months to see the final outcome of your treatment, depending on the number of sessions you have.
Comfortable Tattoo Removal at Vibrant Rejuvenation
If you are unhappy with the appearance of a tattoo and would like to have it permanently removed, laser tattoo removal is your best solution. Vibrant Rejuvenation in Commack, NY, provides laser removal treatments to help patients who no longer want to have a tattoo.
Our tattoo removal process is comfortable and easy, and we make the entire procedure as simple as possible for each patient. To learn more about laser tattoo removal, call us today and book your consultation appointment.
