Laser Tattoo Removal Treatments

Laser tattoo removal works by using the power of focused laser energy. The heat of this laser energy is applied to the ink pigment in the tattoo that’s getting treated. The ink pigment absorbs this energy and then shatters into much smaller ink particles. Over the course of the next one to two months, the shattered particles are naturally and safely absorbed by the body.

This treatment can effectively remove a broad spectrum of colors. Whether you have a simple black tattoo or a tattoo that has many different colors, the laser technology used can effectively remove all the unwanted ink from your skin.

The laser works in three different sets of wavelengths to effectively remove the darker colors of the tattoo, like purple, black, and brown; the brighter colors, such as oranges, reds, and yellows; and the even the blue-green pigments that usually tend to stay behind.

At the start of the procedure, any hair in the tattoo area will be removed. Makeup and other topical products should be removed from the area beforehand as well. This makes it easier for the laser energy to target and treat the ink pigment.

The laser is so effective that it doesn’t even take a full second to break down pigment in the tattoo. The laser energy can treat several layers of skin to remove pigment. Multiple treatments will be required to remove the tattoo’s pigment and achieve the patient’s goals.

Patients typically heal quickly after a treatment and can get back to work in no time. The procedure only has minimal potential side effects, which can be addressed with the help of our skilled medical professionals.

Simply put, all of them. The most common tattoos that are treated using this technology include:

• Words and names (can be written in either block letters or cursive)
• Black and full-color designs
• Artwork that takes up a lot of skin (full sleeves, half sleeves, back art)
• Tattoos covering up other tattoos (fading a tattoo to prepare you for a cover-up tattoo)
• Small parts of a bigger tattoo

• Drink plent of water after your session to support muscle recovery
• Engage in light activity to promote blood circulation
• Avoid intense exercise
• Schedule follow up sessions

• Muscle soreness
• Redness or swelling
• Bruising
• Numbness or tingling