What Is Laser Tattoo Removal?
Think about having a tattoo removed? It’s when you use laser tech to gently zap those ink spots. The laser sends out light blasts that bust up the pigment under your skin. Then your body clears out the tiny bits on its own. This makes the tat fade little by little with the skin looking fine.
This is made possible by exposing the tattooed skin to highly focused light energy that breaks up ink molecules into smaller particles. Once these particles are destroyed, they are absorbed by the body and flushed out through its lymphatic system. This explains why the procedure requires repeat treatments after a few weeks because the body has to clean out the ink from the skin.
How Many Treatments Will You Require?
Most tattoos require anywhere from 6 to 12 treatments, depending on the complexity and size of the tattoo, among other factors. Basic tattoos that feature black ink will only require between 4 and 6 treatments, while colorful and dense tattoos will take around 12 treatments to completely remove. The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery reveals that the number of treatments needed to remove a tattoo depends on several factors, with picosecond lasers clearing ink much faster.
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery reveals that the number of treatments needed to remove a tattoo depends on several factors, with picosecond lasers clearing ink much faster.
Factors that Influence the Number of Sessions
Ink Colour – Black ink reacts quickly to laser treatments. Bright colours such as green, blue, or yellow take extra effort and sessions with various laser frequencies.
Tattoo Size and Density – Large and dense tattoos with ink used professionally take more treatments than small tattoos done either by amateurs or in non-professional settings.
Age of the Tattoo – An old tattoo can be removed faster since there is some degree of breakdown of the ink due to the body’s natural process of aging.
Body Area Where Tattoo Is Applied – Better blood circulation in certain body parts speeds up the healing process, for example, face and chest area versus ankles and wrists.
Skin Pigmentation – A person with lighter skin gets faster results. Nowadays, however, technology is so advanced that it can deal with various skin types easily.
Technology Used in Laser Treatment – Picosecond lasers divide ink into much smaller particles than Q-switched lasers used before. It takes fewer sessions and leads to better results.
Post-Procedure Care
The treatment area needs to remain both clean and well-moisturised in the days after the appointment. Exposure to sunlight must be prevented, especially in the treatment area, and sunscreen of SP 30-50 should be applied whenever patients leave the house. They shouldn’t touch the scabbing or blisters, as scarring can occur.
Reasons for Choosing Elite Style Polyclinic
Elite Style Polyclinic is where our experts use the latest laser technology according to the type of your skin and ink used in the tattoos. We assess you completely before starting the procedure, so you can have an idea about what to expect from it – without any surprises!
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