Laser tattoo removal is quickly becoming a popular aesthetic procedure for patients across all demographics. Tattoo regret is a common experience for many Americans, and laser removal is the only solution for removing ink without permanent side effects or scarring.
Laser tattoo removal works by sending light energy into the skin, heating up the tattoo ink particles, and shattering them. Then, over the following weeks, the body’s lymphatic system gradually flushes the fragmented tattoo ink particles away from the site of the tattoo. As more of the fragments are flushed away, the visibility of the tattoo fades until it can no longer be seen.
Many patients think that tattoo removal involves a “burning off” of the tattoo. This simply isn’t the case. Laser tattoo removal simply speeds up the natural fading process that happens to tattoos over time. For example, an old tattoo that has faded over time looks much like a recent tattoo that has undergone one laser treatment. Read More
Most patients require 5 to 10 laser treatments, spaced at least 6 weeks apart, to see the desired end result. Many patients are happy to undergo the process and return for multiple treatments, as the patient will notice fading progress after each treatment.
The waiting period between treatments is important, too. The first two weeks allows the body to heal in the treated area – any temporary scabs or blisters subside during this time. The following weeks allows the body’s lymphatic system to flush away the ink, which takes a time to occur. As a general rule, the longer the patient waits between treatments, the better fading they will yield from each treatment. View More
Performing laser tattoo removal takes no prior skill with other lasers to learn. Most tattoo removal lasers are very simple to operate and offer useful features (such as an aiming beam) to help the practitioner with the procedure. Most NLLC training clients quickly feel comfortable and confident using the laser system.
At a tattoo removal appointment, there are many concepts that the practitioner should discuss with the patient. The consultation is a critical part of the tattoo removal process – this is where you establish expectations, explain the process, and discover if the patient has any contraindications for treatment. More Details
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