Is it safe ?
Q-switched laser technology offers high efficiency at very low risk. It enables effective tattoo removal with little chance of side effects.
How may times ?
In determining the number of treatments necessary, the physician will consider such factors such as tattoo location, and patient's age and the skin type.
Is it painful ?
While pain tolerance is an individual matter, most people tolerate Q-Switched tattoo treatment well, and describe the sensation as a rubber band snap to the skin. The majority of patients require no anesthesia, though topical anesthetic is an option for sensitive areas.
Can the Q-Switched laser remove all color tattoos?
The Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser is the work horse of tattoo removal. The Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser is especially suited to the removal of dark blue and black inks. The frequency doubled Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser is used to remove red and orange tattoos. |
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Can I take it at this age ?
Yes, anyone can be treated.
Q-Switched Laser Advantage
Tattoo removal methods have existed just as long as the process itself. However, the scarring and pain associated with these procedures is often more offensive than the tattoo itself. Sal abrasion and dermabration - the "sanding" of the pigmented skin
cause trauma, bleeding and significant scarring. Invasive incisions the actual cutting out of tattoos.
leaves scars and is suitable for small areas. For larger tattoos, skin grafting, which leaves scars at sites of both graft and tattoo, is necessary.
Q-Switched Nd:YAG lasers offer significant advantages over previous methods for tattoo removal, and are presently the treatment of choice for tattoo removal.
What kind of tattoos can be treated ?
Q-Switched laser systems can now remove all types of tattoos with little or no scarring. Professional and amateur tattoos, as well as traumatic tattoos, resulting from accidents, are treated successfully. The Q-Switched laser can also remove cosmetic tattoos, such as eye or lip liner. |
