Tattoos can last forever-- but unwanted tattoos do not have to. If you have a tattoo that no longer matches your lifestyle or aesthetic, consider laser tattoo removal from a medical spa. Laser tattoo removal is a safe, time-tested process that a medical spa can use to eliminate a variety of unwanted tattoos.
The process of laser tattoo removal is simple. A certified technician will use a laser to deteriorate the pigment of the tattoo, making it easier for the body to break it down. The immune system cannot break down tattoo pigments without help, as the pigments are too large.
Several sessions will be needed to remove a tattoo completely. Each session will be quick, although it can be somewhat painful. The technician will turn the laser on and off like a pulse. Some describe this process as more painful than getting the tattoo, while others compare it to having a bad sunburn or a rubberband snapped against the skin. The technician can apply a local anesthetic to reduce any pain or discomfort.
Tattoos come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. The different variations make it hard to give a definitive answer regarding how many sessions it will take to remove a tattoo. It typically takes between five to 10 sessions to remove the average tattoo. Large tattoos may require more sessions. The same applies to tattoos with lighter colors, such as yellow and light blue. If a tattoo has no color or shading, the technician can remove it in a couple of sessions.
It is best to consider the size and age of the tattoo to estimate how long it will take to remove. Also, it can help to consider whether the tattoo artist only did linework or colored in the tattoo and shaded it. (Old, small tattoos without color and shading are the easiest to remove.) For a more accurate estimate, consult a technician at a medical spa.
Laser tattoo removal utilizes special lasers known as Q-switched lasers to remove ink from the second layer of skin (dermis). A few types of Q-switched lasers can remove tattoos:
The Nd:Yag is the most commonly used laser for tattoos because it can remove the widest spectrum of colors, from black pigments to blue and yellow pigments. It achieves this by combining two wavelengths of light, the lower of which is also known as double frequency Nd:Yag. Q-switched ruby and alexandrite lasers are best suited to removing dark tattoo pigments, including green tattoos.
Getting a tattoo is a personal decision, as is tattoo removal. It is common for people to experience fleeting regret in the days after getting a new tattoo. Often, this is because the person becomes fixated on the fact that the tattoo is a permanent body modification. The feeling should fade within a couple of days or weeks. However, there is no shame in lasering the tattoo if this feeling does not fade over time.
It may also be time to consider laser tattoo removal if there is an old tattoo that the client simply does not want on their body anymore. For example, the tattoo may remind them of an ex-spouse or is reminiscent of a tough time they went through. Another common reason for removing a tattoo is that a person would like to switch to a career in which tattoos are considered unprofessional. Whatever the reason is for lasering a tattoo, our med spa can help.
Laser tattoo removal can also help in the process of covering up a tattoo. It is difficult to cover up a dark, colorful tattoo. Even if the old tattoo is only linework, it may show through the new piece. A licensed technician can lighten a tattoo to make it easier for an artist to cover it up. Keep in mind that a coverup will likely be bigger and bolder than the original tattoo in order to pull the eye away from the underlying piece.
Are you tired of having an unwanted tattoo on your body? Consult our team at Florida Cosmetic Center to see whether your tattoo is a good candidate for laser removal. We help clients completely remove tattoos and fade tattoos for coverups.
Request an appointment here: https://floridacosmeticcenter.com or call Florida Cosmetic Center at (321) 415-9826 for an appointment in our Celebration office.
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