What is Laser Tattoo Removal?

Laser Tattoo Removal is a medical procedure that uses light energy in the form of lasers to help remove any tattoo that the patient no longer wants. It can ensure the removal of a wide range of colours and inks effectively and in a safe manner.

It is the most effective method in tattoo removal when compared to other techniques like:

• Surgical excision
• Bleaching and sanding
• Infrared Coagulation
• Acid-detatooing

This procedure can also be used to remove

• Cosmetic Tattooing that includes eyebrows, eyeliners and lip-liners.
• Traumatic Tattooing that follows injuries, like gravel and tar staining.

How does it work?

Laser Tattoo Removal technique removes or fades the tattoo ink using light energy.

The tattoo ink absorbs the laser light rapidly and gets broken down in to smaller pieces without damaging the surrounding cells and tissues. These smaller granules are then flushed out by the body’s filtering systems.

Advantages of Laser Tattoo Removal

This procedure has the following advantages:

• Requires shorter duration of treatment sessions, usually around 15 to 30 minutes.
• Very low chance of scarring
• It permanently removes a wide range of tattoo inks and pigmentation.

Procedure
Procedure is performed after application of numbing cream to avoid discomfort. Some patients describe the pain as minimal as snapping rubber band.

• Multiple treatment sessions are needed, depending on the characteristics of the tattoo pigment and the goals of the patient.

Post-Procedure

Post-Procedure instructions given by the doctor must be strictly followed :

• Most important being Regular application of sunblock.

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Authored By: Dr.Anjana Mohan