He takes us through the 20 questions you should ask before going ahead with laser tattoo removal. These queries for your nurse should help you understand the removal process and check that you’re getting the best possible expertise and technology.
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It’s always best to ask this up front. Not all technology will give you the results you want - whether that’s to fade your ink for a new tattoo, or remove it altogether. Make sure you check whether your tattoo can be removed entirely given its type and color, as well as your skin type. Different lasers have different levels of effectiveness - you can read more about the most effective tattoo removal here.
Your side effects depend on the technology being used as well as your skin color and how much training and experience your laser technician has. Pain, bleeding, scarring, discoloration and infection are all potential side effects but their likelihood depends on several variables. Higher energy lasers can cause skin damage, while modern, lower energy lasers don’t cause side effects.
Whilst you are not expected to be an expert in the specifications and physics of the laser device, it is important that the laser technician uses the latest technology - the faster, lower energy technology tends to be much more effective.
Not all laser devices have passed regulatory testing, which means their safety and effectiveness are not guaranteed, so this is a really vital question to ask. Unfortunately, there are knock offs out there that can damage the skin. If the price seems too good to be true then it often is, and the technology being used hasn’t been through all of the regulatory steps. If you’re in the UK, that’s the CE mark and if you’re in the US, that’s FDA approval.
Not all lasers are made equal. And the majority won't treat colored ink. Certain colors respond better with certain lasers, so it’s worth asking this question to check that you’re going to get the best results. Although some clinics have more than one laser, the vast majority just have one system so make sure that system is going to be able to remove your ink effectively.
Many clinics offer laser tattoo removal alongside lots of other aesthetic treatments such as injectables, dermabrasion or laser hair removal. This means it may not have sufficient knowledge of laser tattoo removal specifically. Experience is crucial in any procedure that can have serious side effects and involves complex equipment, so make sure that you’re confident the clinic in question has a track record with successful ink removal.
Similarly, check the person treating you is a trained, certified and experienced laser operator. They may have more experience in other treatments, and may be less confident with laser tattoo removal.
Pain really varies from person to person and also depends on the kind of laser device being used. Lower energy devices tend to cause significantly less pain than those which use higher levels of energy. It’s worth having a conversation with your laser technician about pain management. Sometimes cryotherapy cooling devices are used to prevent excessive heat. This tends to be the best way to manage any pain. Other times topical or injectable anesthesia can be used.
There are a lot of different factors that determine how long tattoo removal will take. The characteristics of the tattoo are important as is your general health and the technology being used. You should take into account how quickly you can come back for each session, which varies depending on the laser. You can read more about that here.
Some lasers require 6-10 weeks between treatments as the damaged skin needs time to heal, while our advanced, skin-kind LightSense® laser can treat tattoos as often as every 2-3 weeks. The frequency of your sessions impacts your overall removal timeline, so make sure you ask this question before you go ahead.
One thing you can do before getting laser tattoo removal is protect your skin with a sun-safe skincare routine and use a moisturizing sunscreen with high SPF when exposing your treatment area to direct sunlight. This is especially crucial within two weeks of your treatment. Exposing your skin to direct sunlight without protection whilst it is still recovering can lead to changes in pigmentation. Check out our post on aftercare here.
In addition to sun protection, often topical creams are recommended to facilitate healing. Your nurse should recommend topical solutions to complement your treatment plan. It’s also essential to look after yourself. Your immune system is going to be working hard to process your ink, so it’s wise to eat well, exercise and get lots of sleep.
Baseline pictures prior to treatment should be captured so that progress can be compared to the untreated tattoo. Top clinics will use dermoscopy, which magnifies the skin to take photos of the tattoo, so that the ink removal can be very closely monitored.
Every person and every tattoo is unique, so everyone reacts differently to treatment. If your skin reacts negatively, it could be that laser tattoo removal just isn't right for you, or that you need some more time for skin recovery between sessions. Reputable clinics will monitor progress closely and adapt your treatment plan as you go, perhaps switching up the lasers being used, the treatment protocol or your prescribed aftercare.
Good salons should offer a number of different pricing options. You can look at a full pricing table for NAAMA here.
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Tattoo removal creams do not work. There are no FDA approved tattoo removal creams because these creams can be unsafe, ineffective, and can cause long term damage to the skin. So be careful.
This depends on whether you have any damage to the skin after being treated. Laser tattoo removal technology has advanced hugely in recent years, so it is now very much possible to have a new tattoo over the treated skin, as well as have your ink faded for a cover up tattoo. If this is your aim, it’s better to go for the most advanced technology available to limit the risk of any skin damage.
Tattoo removal is considered a cosmetic procedure and is generally not covered by insurance.
Interested in removing your tattoo? Wondering how laser tattoo removal works? Here are answers to the 10 most commonly asked questions we are asked about our laser tattoo removal procedure.
First, lasers deliver a specific wavelength of light energy on the tattoo to shatter the ink into smaller pieces. The laser delivers the energy to the tattoo in a very precise beam reducing the risk of injury to the surrounding skin. The ink is then broken down into tiny micro-particles. One analogy to understand this process, is to think of the ink like a sugar cube and the broken down particles as tiny sugar granules.
Once the ink is broken down into tiny micro-particles, the ink will be eliminated through the body’s natural processes over the course of many weeks.
Laser tattoo removal often requires several sessions. The number of sessions needed often depends on the size of the tattoo, the amount and type of ink used, and the depth of the ink in the skin. Another variable is who placed the tattoo, as tattoos applied by professionals usually need more sessions than tattoos placed by amateurs.
At Trilogy Health, our provider and team of medical experts can give you a better idea of the total number of sessions needed during your consultation and once your treatments begin.
Lasers eliminate about 95% of a tattoo. Once there is sufficient fading away or removal of the tattoo, you can definitely get another tattoo in the same area.
Laser tattoo removal prices can start as low as $100 per session. Prices vary based on the size of the tattoo, its location on the body and the colors of ink used.
You may experience temporary redness, swelling, bleeding or blistering at the laser tattoo removal treatment site that often resolves quickly. The reaction, if any, is often similar to what is seen at the time of tattoo placement. Scarring is very uncommon with the Enlighten device since the laser does not go deep enough in the skin to cause a scarring response. However those with a history of keloid scarring are still at a higher risk of scarring. Most can return to regular activities immediately following the session.
You may experience mild discomfort. The procedure is frequently described as the sensation of a rubber band being snapped against the skin. At Trilogy Health, your comfort is important to us and we do offer potent numbing creams as well as the option of a local anesthetic when possible.
Yes! Trilogy Health is proud to offer one of the most advanced laser tattoo removal devices on the market today, the Enlighten. The Enlighten laser uses a cutting-edge laser technology known as picotechnology for tattoo removal and other purposes. It’s one of the first real advances in tattoo removal technology in the last 20 years. The previous standard used only nanotechnology, as epitomized by the Q-Switch laser. The Enlighten device offers both nanotechnology and picotechnology platforms. Nanotechnology is ideal for dense tattoos with dark inks and picotechnology is ideal for lighter tattoos or those that fail to fade further with nanotechnology. Picotechnology delivers laser energy at an incredible speed of a trillionth of a second; x faster than nanotechnology. This causes a rapid thermal expansion that shatters tattoo pigment into minuscule particles that are easier to be absorbed and excreted from the body.
In addition, the Enlighten offers two different wavelengths, nm and 532 nm for more versatility at removing different color inks. For example, the nm wavelength is ideal for treating darker ink colors such as black, blue and green. The 532 nm is more effective against brighter ink colors such as red, yellow, purple.
What does this all mean…. The Enlighten’s dual technology, dual wavelength options makes it more effective on color tattoos and 40% faster at tattoo clearance than devices such as the Q switch laser offering only offering nanotechnology or laser devices offering only picotechnology In other words, more powerful laser=fewer tattoo removal sessions = less pain and less cost. If that is what you are hoping for in your laser tattoo removal device, then look no further than Trilogy Health since we are very proud to offer one of the only Enlighten devices found in San Diego!
Contact us to discuss your requirements of Picosecond Tattoo Removal Machine. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.