Our new Enlighten laser services allow our physicians and aestheticians to treat and remove unwanted tattoos more effectively and faster. Laser tattoo removal is the process of using laser light to break up the ink in a tattoo so that your body will absorb it naturally over time. After several weeks you will see your tattoo fading away.
The Enlighten differs from other tattoo lasers with its short and high power picosecond laser pulses which effectively and quickly break down the ink particles. Picosecond laser pulses have been shown to remove tattoos more completely and in fewer treatment sessions than traditional lasers. Depending on the composition, depth, color of ink, size, and skin type, several treatments may be necessary to remove the tattoo. Since some ink colors are more challenging to clear, there are some cases where some ink may still be present.
*must wait 14 days post any injections for facial treatments*
Before: Avoid retinol 5 days prior. Cannot receive treatment with active cold sores or a sunburn.
During: You will experience a snapping sensation.
After: You will leave with mild redness to the area treated. The Enlighten differs from other tattoo lasers with its short and high power picosecond laser pulses which effectively and quickly break down the ink particles. Picosecond laser pulses have been shown to remove tattoos more completely and in fewer treatment sessions than traditional lasers. Depending on the composition, depth, color of ink, size, and skin type, several treatments may be necessary to remove the tattoo. Since some ink colors are more challenging to clear, there are some cases where some ink may still be present.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Thanks to today’s advanced, cutting edge laser technology, there’s virtually no tattoo that cannot be safely and effectively removed, regardless of skin color, ink type, size and location.
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Some people call it a “spicy tattoo” or compare it to rubber bands snapping on the skin, while others say it’s over before they can register how it feels!
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Laser tattoo removal is a very safe procedure that elicits very few side effects. The most common side effects that patients experience are redness, swelling, blistering, and scabbing. All of these side effects are temporary and will eventually go away as your tattoo heals. We strongly advise patients to refrain from picking or popping any scabs or blisters to avoid risks of scarring or infection from occurring. As long as you follow proper aftercare instructions, your skin should heal clearly and beautifully without any permanent side effects.
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Yes! In addition to complete tattoo removal, we offer partial removal of a tattoo and fading of tattoos in preparation for a cover-up tattoo.
Many patients use cover-up tattoos as a solution for dealing with unwanted ink. Cover-up tattoos simply conceal an existing tattoo by overlaying it with another piece of artwork. Unfortunately, tattoo artists have difficulty covering up existing tattoos that are really dark or contain a lot of ink. Laser tattoo removal is the perfect solution for cover-up tattoos because it fades down the original tattoo, giving tattoo artists a cleaner canvas to work on and more flexibility with their design.
