How does laser tattoo removal work?
The laser light shatters the ink particles into tiny pieces which the body then removes naturally over the course of around 6 weeks.
How many laser tattoo removal sessions will I need?
Unfortunately there is no answer to this. How many sessions you will require depends on many factors. This includes the age of the tattoo, the depth of the ink, and the type of ink along with your pain threshold. Another factor also depends on your immune system and how well your body can remove the ink through the lymphatic system.
Does laser tattoo removal hurt?
It can be uncomfortable depending on the energy level. However, it is usually a quick process. It has been describes like a rubber band snapping against the skin.
Will I blister after treatment?
Mild skin blistering is very normal after the treatment.
Can you remove coloured ink?
Yes we can remove all coloured inks, the red and yellow may be more persistant that black ink.
How does the laser remove thread or spider veins?
Our ND YAG Q switched laser emits prescribed dose of energy to the spider or thread vein.
The laser selectively targets the veins safely passing through the surrounding tissue. This causes the vein to heat up and cause coagulation which the body then naturally breaks down and absorbs back into the blood stream.
Does the laser cause scarring?
Although there is a risk of scarring with any laser, in most cases, scarring is not a significant risk for tattoo removal with the ND Yag laser. Tattoo removal has become associated with scarring because the older generation of lasers used for tattoo removal. These lasers were very aggressive and carried a very high risk of scarring. The ND Yag laser does not heat the surrounding skin significantly and the risk of scarring is much reduced. The risk of scarring is mainly associated with a genetic pre-disposition to forming scar tissue and the presence of resistant, green pigment. To reduce the risk, we carry out an extensive medical evaluation to identify high-risk clients.
What skin types can we treat?
We can treat all skin types with the AW3 ND YAG Q-switch technology. If you are in good health (no serious health concerns) and do not have hypo/hyper- pigmentation, tanned or Keloid scarring in your family or personal history. Generally clients with darker skin tone or multi-coloured tattoos will require more sessions.