Tattoo Laser Removal

• How does Tattoo Laser Removal work?

Tattoo laser removal specialist applies laser directly toward tattooed area, where anesthetic cream is also used to reduce the pain the patient might experience during the process. The laser breaks down the ink particles, which are then absorbed by the scavenger cells from your immune system. The most commonly used laser for tattoo removal is called Q-switched laser. Due to the fact that Q-switched laser has multiple wavelengths, this particular characteristic makes it ideal for the purpose of removing a wide range of colors.

• what are the factors that can affect Tattoo Laser Removal success rate?

1. The light has to be strong enough to reach the tattoo pigment in the skin.
2. The color of the light should be absorbed by the tattoo pigments instead of the surrounding skin.
3. The pulse duration of the laser beam must be long enough to break down ink particles, and short enough to not cause any damage to its surrounding tissues. This is the part where scars and burns occur.
4. Each pulse must have sufficient energy to break the ink into fragments. If insufficient energy pulse is used, tattoo removal will not occur.

• Tattoo Laser Removal Cost

The total cost of tattoo laser removal can vary greatly depending on the skin type of the patient, the size and colors of the tattoo, as well as the type of ink used for the tattoo. The cost of  tattoo laser removal for each person can range between $80-$550. The number of sessions required differs among each individuals since each person has different tattoo and body condition. A person with a healthy life style is more likely to receive positive results than those without. Being active helps boost your immune system, thus lead to a faster absorption rate of ink particles. The entire treatment can take up to 4-8 weeks. This is because it takes time for your immune system to clean up the ink fragments and for your skin to recover.

• Laser Tattoo Removal Side Effects and Cautions

If you have diabetes or your body does not react well with burns, you might want to reconsider laser tattoo removal since your body’s self healing effect might not be able to cope with the damage dealt to the skin. As safe as laser technology can be, there are still chances that a minority of patients will experience some side effects due to various factors. For example, some patients might experience hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation, which means there is a change of skin tone. However, this is sometimes considered a normal reaction to the treatment, it tells you that your skin is reacting to the laser. Furthermore, blister formation may occur on some patients if the removal procedure was overaggressive. Despite all the possible risks, you need to understand that whenever you experience some type of discomfort after the procedure, contact your physician! He/She will give you suggestions as to what to do. Also, remember that the after care of tattoo laser removal is as significant to the success of this operation as the entire procedure itself. Therefore, pay careful attention to what your physician says about the after care plan given to you.

Despite its flaws and risks, tattoo laser removal is the  standard method a specialist would recommend you to apply.