Living with a tattoo or permanent make-up that you no longer love can be pretty depressing. Especially if you opted for a tattoo in a very visible part of your body. Most laser clinics treating the removal of tattoos or permanent make-up will tell you that the number of clients coming in to remove their ink is on the rise.
So if you think your ink stinks, here is what you need to know about laser tattoo removal!
How Does It Work?
Successful multi-color tattoo removal requires a high powered laser that can deliver enough energy within the absorption spectrum of a wide range of colors.
Our Harmony Q-Switched laser is ideal for treating darker ink colors (black, blue and green), as well as brighter ink colors (red, orange and yellow). The Q-Switched laser effect works by vibrating and breaking down the ink particles in the tattoo. As the area heals, the body’s immune system flushes away the shattered ink particles, causing the tattoo to fade with minimal risk of scarring or hypopigmentation.
Watch The Laser In Action:
How Many Sessions Will You Need?
There are many factors that can affect how long it will take to remove your tattoo. For example, the age of the tattoo, the body location, ink color and even whether it was originally placed by a professional or an amateur can all contribute to the number of sessions you will need. At Bem Estar, we typically see the number of sessions ranging from 8-12, but we recommend you come first for a free consultation so we can advise you correctly and develop a personal treatment plan.
Is It Painful?
Getting a tattoo in the first place is anything but pain-free so you are already pretty used to pain. Thankfully, laser technology has advanced tremendously in the last decade so there is definitely less pain involved than there used to be. But the process of removing a tattoo will cause some discomfort for some people. The level of discomfort you feel will depend on your personal pain threshold and where the tattoo is on your body. If you are worried about this, please talk to us during your consultation, we can recommend measures you can take to make you more comfortable.
Is Treatment Safe?
Q-switched laser technology offers a high return with a very low risk. It makes effective tattoo removal possible with a small chance of side effects.