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Medical grade tattoo removal treatment for fast, superior results. Suitable for cosmetic tattoos.
Tattoos can be removed much more safely and effectively than in the past. Scarring as a result of removal is no longer a common side effect and usually it is difficult to see where the tattoo actually was. Not all colours respond equally, and some tattoos cannot be removed completely. We assess your tattoo in clinic to discuss realistic expectations and will advise if you have one of these tattoos.
There are a number of lasers available for tattoo removal.
We use the latest technology with the Fotona Starwalker FracTat protocol which combines q-switch and pico-second lasers with a fractional ablative laser. The fractional ablation makes for a superior result- fewer treatments required and less downtime than conventional lasers.
To explain this, tattoo particles are dyes embedded in the skin that are too large for the body’s immune system to clear away. The immune system functions to remove foreign particles recognising anything foreign as a toxin that it needs to protect against. As the immune system cannot clear these large ink particles it shields them off from the rest of the body but they remain in place, this is why the ink remains permanently. The fractional technology aims to shatter and release the pigment into micro-particles small enough for the body’s natural lymphatic system to remove more effectively.
The number of treatments depends on a number of things, including your skin type, how long the tattoo has been there, the location on the body, the colour of the ink, tattoo layering, type of dye used, if it has been treated before and whether there is any scarring or tissue change.
The advanced fractat technique has been proven reduce up to half the number of treatments needed to remove a tattoo when compared to standard laser techniques.
This is not a one treatment solution, and you will need to return for subsequent treatments 6-12 weeks apart- unfortunately the tattoo doesn’t come off as quickly and easily as it goes on!!
This is not usually a painful treatment with the laser and techniques we use. We will apply a strong anaesthetic gel one hour prior to treatment and most patients report minimal sensation duration the treatment.
Downtime is minimal. You will need to dress the treated area for a couple of days afterwards until healed.
Cost is variable and will depend on the location, type and extent of the tattoo and will be discussed at the consultation.
Most concerns have more than one course of treatment. Feel free to contact us so one of our team can discuss options for your unique concern.
