Tattoo Removal Methods
Tattoo removal relies on Laser tattoo removal using a focused beam of laser light which passes harmlessly through the outer layer of skin and is absorbed primarily by the tattoo ink. As the light is absorbed, it is quickly converted to heat. The sudden rise in temperature fractures the ink into tiny particles which are then carried away by the lymphatic system. Laser technology means minimal scarring or skin pigment changes and less discomfort than other tattoo removal procedures.
Although dermal and epidermal pigmented lesions and tattoos can be treated, the effectiveness of the procedure depends to some degree on the depth, age, location, and type of pigmented lesions, as well as on the composition of the inks or pigments used.
It is estimated that as many as 50% of individuals with tattoos regret the permanency of the tattoo and wish to have it removed. With the laser tattoo removal, treatment is now possible.
Smaller tattoos require fewer laser pulses, while larger ones require more. All tattoos will require multiple treatments, necessitating multiple patient visits.
