What will happen at the initial consultation? During the initial consultation, Dr. Brandeis will
explain to you what you can expect from the laser
tattoo removal procedure. He will explain the
procedure itself, and the risks and limitations of the
procedure. Dr. Brandeis will begin with a complete history of the
tattoo and an examination of your tattoo. Dr.
Brandeis will also want to know when, where, and
by whom your tattoo was placed, as these factors are
very important factors to consider. You will of course be given the opportunity to ask Dr.
Brandeis any questions about the procedure as well. How is laser tattoo removal performed? First, the area on and around the tattoo will be
thoroughly cleaned. You will then be asked to wear
special protective eyewear During the procedure you
will feel a snapping sensation as the laser light is
directed over the tattooed area. You will hear noise
as the laser light contacts the tattooed skin. How long does the procedure take? On average, each laser treatment takes from ten to
30 minutes. How many sessions will it take? Multiple treatments are often needed to achieve the
desired results of the tattoo removal. The number of
treatments will vary depending on the depth and
color of the tattoo, the age of the tattoo and who
placed the tattoo. You must wait at least a month
between treatments. Professional tattoos usually
require 5-8 treatments. The black colored inks usually
responds quicker then the bright colored inks
because the black colored inks absorb the laser light
better. How much pain is there? The pain is often described as a stinging sensation or
like the snap of a rubber band against the skin. We
use the Zimmer Cryo 5 Cold Air cooling device which
in most cases is sufficient to anesthetize the area so
that the procedure is very tolerable with minimal
discomfort. You will be given the option to have a
topical numbing cream applied to the skin or a local
anesthetic injected under the area of the tattoo to
minimize pain. What can I expect after tattoo removal? After the treatment session the area will be covered
with an antibiotic ointment and a bandage applied.
A shower or bath the day after the treatment is
permissible, however the treatment area should not
be scrubbed. The treated area might feel slightly
sunburned for a couple of days and the treated area
may remain red for a few weeks. The treated area
might also form a scab, which will quickly resolve.
After healing, the tattoo will gradually and
continually fade. You will be given a complete list
of post treatment instructions and a number so that
you can reach Dr. Brandeis if you have any questions
even after regular office hours. Additionally you can purchase supplies to care for the treated area for a
nominal fee. You will also be given a complete list of
the pretreatment instructions to carefully follow prior
to your next treatment session. Six week intervals
between sessions are recommended to allow pigment
residue to be absorbed by the body. Before all treatments it is important to avoid all
sun exposure, tanning booths and self tanners. It is important to realize that the skin where the
tattoo is removed will never look as it did before you
had the tattoo placed, even after the tattooed
pigment has been removed. Ideal candidate: In general, the best candidates for laser removal of
tattoos: Do not have fluorescent colors in their tattoo Do not have a history of unusual scar formations,
such as keloids, or scaring in the tattooed area Do not have a history of connective tissue disorders,
such as lupus Have not taken Accutane for the previous 6 months Have not had other types of cosmetic surgery in the
tattooed area Have no history of recent sun exposure or tanning Are some tattoos easier to remove than others? Older tattoos are easier to remove than newer
tattoos. Tattoos placed by amateurs are easier to
remove than those placed by professionals. Certain
colors are easier to remove such as black and dark
blue, with fluorescent colors being the more difficult
to remove. Is it safe? Lasers are the preferred method of tattoo removal,
because lasers produce superior results while
minimizing pain and reducing the chance of scarring.
With modern lasers used for tattoo removal, scarring
is very rare. Although laser tattoo removal is a safe
procedure, side effects may include hyperpigmenta-
tion, or an increase of color in the skin at the
treatment site, and hypopigmentation, a decrease
of color in the skin at the treatment site. Other
reported side effects will be reviewed at the time of
your free initial consultation. We use the latest advanced technology, the MEDLITE C6 Laser which has a proven track record of
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