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Laser Removal of Tattoos
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Tattoo removal by laser is safe and very effective however it is a slow process that is expensive and requires a lot of patience!

When the laser beam strikes the skin its primary target is the tattoo ink globule. The beam shatters the ink into smaller globules. Your body then sends out immune cells that try and digest these smaller pieces. This process is usually repeated until all of the fragments are small enough to be removed. It is important to understand that multiple treatments are required and it is impossible to predict exactly how many visits ahead of time.

Dark skinned patients are also candidates for tattoo laser removal, but there is an extra precaution that should be discussed. Although the laser’s primary target is the ink globule it may mistakenly destroy normal skin pigment This means that although the tattoo may fade so may the normal skin color. This may or may not be reversible.

We use the MedLite C6 Laser. There are 4 wavelengths that targets multicolor inks such as blue, black, dark brown, purple, yellow, red, orange, fluorescent blue, and green. This laser is very effective, but please keep in mind that several visits are required for successful results.
Laser equipment is very expensive and the patient needs to realize that cost of treatment quoted is per visit. Price is determined by the tattoo size and includes pre-treatment anesthetic and follow up.

For more information please contact us by email or phone at 757-838-8030

Tattoo Removal Progression
Original Tattoo	After Treatment 1
After Treatment 2	After Treatment 3