Name: Laser Tattoo Removal &amp; Lightening
SKU: 14405
Availability: InStock

Laser Tattoo Removal & Lightening

$185.00 – $1,650.00

You may have thought you were totally, 100%, no-doubt-about-it sure about that tattoo. But times (and tastes) change, and now that tattoo, whether it’s the name of a scorned ex-lover or the image of a “cancelled” band/celebrity, just has to go. But don’t cut off your limb yet: your best option is laser tattoo removal. Advanced laser technician eliminates unwanted ink and applies anesthetic creams to soothe treated areas. The number of sessions required can vary based on the tattoo’s age, as well as the density and color of the ink, but results can be typically be seen after three treatments spaced over time.

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Does Laser Tattoo Removal Hurt?

Remember how much it hurt to get the tattoo in the first place? It’ll probably hurt about that much, although some people say it hurts more. The most important thing is that you can likely handle it if you’re expecting it.

The best comparison: Many compare laser tattoo removal the feeling of a rubber band being snapped against the skin.
Concerned about the pain? Tell your technician. They can use a topical anesthetic to numb the area (and they may already do this anyway).

Does Tattoo Removal Leave Scars?

It can happen, but it probably won’t. The most common reason for scarring to occur has little to do with what happens during a laser tattoo-removal session, and more about what you might do to the area afterward. To mitigate the chance of scarring, follow these instructions:

Don’t smoke.
If the area starts to scab, don’t mess with it. Leave it alone.
Avoid excessive sun. This can cause blisters.

Are There Side Effects?

The most-common side effects are redness, soreness, and sensitive skin. But you should discuss the potential for the following with your physician:

Blisters
Hyperpigmentation (dark patches of skin)
Hypopigementation (light patches of skin)
Infection

How Long Does It Take To Remove A Tattoo?

Again, this depends on the tattoo, particularly the tattoo’s size, its age (the older, the better), and its colors (red, yellow, white, and other lighter colors are the toughest to remove).

Each session will typically take between 15–60 minutes.
The average tattoo-removal job takes about 5–8 sessions. But easier removals take about 3–4 sessions, and difficult jobs can take up to 10 sessions.
In between those sessions, you could wait anywhere from three weeks to three months. That means, while some tattoos could be gone in a few months, the removal process could take up to a year to be completely effective.

How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?

It’s a really cool and awfully complicated process full of impressive-sounding science terms, but here’s the gist:

The physician uses high-speed, high-temperature lasers (usually called Q-Switch lasers) that attack the ink of the tattoo.
The laser breaks down the metals that are used to make the ink permanent.
Once that ink is split into tiny piece, the body can absorb them and the tattoo fades or disappears.This process is similar to how laser hair removal targets pigment in hair follicles but uses different lasers/settings.