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What is Laser Tattoo Removal?
For as long as people have been decorating their bodies with tattoos, there have been those who regret permanantly marking their body. Reasons vary for wanting to have a tattoo removed. Some are unhappy with the quality of their tattoo, while others were inebriated and had little or no memory of getting the tattoo. Whatever their reasons may be, tens of thousands of people have tattoos removed each year.
Thanks to Laser technology tattoo removal is no longer a painful lengthy procedure with inconsistent results. The Q-switch laser is highly effective in removing amateur tattoos as well as multi-colored professional tattoos without adverse effects. The number of sessions required is dependent upon the size and color range of the tattoo.
What is the process for Laser Tattoo Removal?
While the session itself lasts only a few minutes, it is usually necessary to have multiple sessions over the span of six to eight weeks to remove most tattoos completely. The color of your tattoo will determine which color laser will be used. Green light is used to remove red ink and red ink to remove green ink. The darker the tattoo the easier it is to remove because they absorb light better. The laser shatters the pigment of the tattoo, breaking it up and dispersing it throughout the skin and is disposed of by your immune system.
Patients report the feeling of a rubber band being snapped against their face repeatedly during the laser treatment. Most often they describe an uncomfortable feeling rather that pain, you will experience some blistering after each treatment.
What are the risks associated with Laser Tattoo Removal?
There is very little risk involved with laser tattoo removal, because the treatment is noninvasive. Side effects are generally mild but may include infection and minimal chance of permanent scarring. The area may look sunburned for several weeks but this will pass.
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