WHY ADD TATTOO REMOVAL TO YOUR CLINIC?

WHAT IS TATTOO REMOVAL?

Painting of the human body goes back to the beginning of recorded history, and thus the removal of unwanted tattoos has probably been around that long as well. The variety of techniques used to apply tattoos is staggering; the source of the ink, where on the body the tattoo is applied, colors and designs used, even the depth into the skin can vary dramatically. Thus the approach that the practitioner faces to remove tattoos must take into account that every person and every tattoo that is unique.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Before the advent of the medical laser, common techniques included cryosurgery, dermabrasion or excision. As people (and their tattoos age), tattoos fade and become even harder to treat. As lasers became widely available for a range of dermatological conditions, many different lasers were tried to remove tattoos. As mentioned above as tattoos vary widely, a laser that is able to treat a wide range of colors, intensity, and depths was needed. It was found that lasers that produce a very short pulse through Q-Switched nd yag laser technology are most effective.

ARE Q SWITCHED LASERS EFFECTIVE TO TREAT TATTOOS?

The Q-Switched Laser has become the gold standard treatment for across all colors of tattoo removal. By creating a very short high energy pulse, the tattoo ink is thermo-acoustically broken up into minute particles that the body can readily absorb. As the laser attacks the tattoo, a light grey "frosting" appears on the tattoo, a signal that the appropriate energy was applied and the removal process will begin. As the industry grows, so do the number of devices on the market. Not all devices are created equal and successful outcome depends on a variety of factors. The premier with its high power output has become a gold standard for removing tattoos.