PICOSURE TATTOO REMOVAL
Tattoo Removal with PicoSure
Do you ever catch a glimpse of your ink and feel instant regret? With PicoSure laser tattoo removal treatments, your tattoo no longer has to be permanent, and you don’t have to live with regret. Erase your unwanted tattoo safely and effectively in fewer treatments than outdated tattoo removal techniques.
PicoSure® uses advanced picosecond laser to remove tattoos better than any other treatment! PressureWave™ technology sends laser pulses lasting less than one-trillionth of a second to safely blast away unwanted tattoos without harming your skin. PicoSure laser treatments can remove some tattoos in as few as three sessions: including multi-colored, black, and previously treated tattoos.
How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?
The PicoSure represents a major advancement over older Q-switched nanosecond lasers. The PicoSure uses picosecond technology which allows for better clearance in fewer treatments due to the ultra-short pulse duration of the laser. Laser tattoo removal treatments use powerful laser light pulses to break the ink up into smaller particles that are then absorbed and eliminated from the body naturally. The PicoSure uses multiple laser wavelengths to treat the full spectrum of tattoo inks including stubborn blue and green inks, as well as previously treated tattoos. Tattoo removal with the PicoSure does not harm the surrounding skin and causes fewer side effects than other removal options.
What to Expect During PicoSure Tattoo Removal
Although it varies with size and color, four to six appointments are typically needed to completely remove the average tattoo. Some people say laser tattoo removal feels similar to getting a tattoo, but for a much shorter duration. If necessary, a cooling anesthetic can be applied to alleviate any discomfort. PicoSure laser tattoo removal treatments have few side effects, typically including a sunburn-like sensation and some temporary skin whitening. Most people are able to resume their normal activities immediately following treatment, no downtime required.
FAQs
Laser energy is delivered to the tattoo, targeting the ink, and breaking it down into smaller particles. The particles are eliminated through the body’s natural processes resulting in a lightening of the tattoo ink.
For many patients, the feeling of laser tattoo removal has been compared to what it feels like when getting a tattoo, however it is very fast. Your practitioner will work with you on the best comfort option based on your individual situation.
The number of laser treatments needed for tattoo removal is dependent on a number of variables such as ink type, size of the tattoo, location on the body, type of laser used, lifestyle habits, etc. During your consultation, a practitioner will evaluate your tattoo and recommend a realistic treatment regime to help you achieve the best results.
While it typically takes 4-8 weeks for the body to absorb the ink particles, every patient and tattoo responds differently. Following the recommended post treatment protocol will likely improve the results and reduce the chance of small adverse events.
The ideal clinical endpoint for the tattoo treatment is an immediate slight whitening or “frosting” of the skin, however that will subside immediately after the treatment is complete. Other observable effects include mild swelling and redness. Your practitioner will direct you on how best to keep the area moist.
Until the launch of PicoSure, Q-Switched lasers had been considered the gold standard for removing tattoos. Q-Switched laser treatments use thermal energy to heat up and break apart the ink particles. Now with PicoSure, ultra-short pulses hit the ink particle with a pressure so great, the ink shatters into tiny dust-like particles. Because the particles are so small, they are more readily absorbed and eliminated by the body. PicoSure has been proven success in treating even dark, stubborn blue and green inks, as well as previously treated, stubborn tattoos that were not successfully cleared in the past.
Tattoos can be lightened in preparation for a cover-up tattoo. Your practitioner may have you wait six weeks between your last treatment and when you have the new tattoo completed.
The cost of laser tattoo removal depends on several factors, including the size of tattoo and the number of treatments it will require. Most insurance companies will not cover laser tattoo removal since it is considered an elective cosmetic procedure. After your consultation, your practitioner will provide you a price estimate for the treatment series.
Before & aFTERS
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