LASER TATTOO REMOVAL
You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking to fully remove a tattoo you no longer want, remove and correct a cosmetic tattoo or lighten a tattoo for a new piece of art on your skin!
Here you’ll find all the information you need before starting your laser tattoo removal journey with us.
HOW LASER TATTOO REMOVAL WORKS
When you get a tattoo, the ink is placed in the dermis layer of the skin. The large ink particles are too big for your bodies natural immune system to break down making your tattoo permanent. Tattoos slowly fade and blur over time for the simple reason that ink pigment is a foreign object in our body and our bodies natural instinct is to try get rid of it. Laser tattoo removal works by light energy shattering the large ink particles into smaller fragments. These particles are then small enough to be absorbed and removed from the body by the lymphatic system (cell cleaning). This causes the tattoo to fade gradually over a series of treatments. The number of treatments depends on a number of variables (for example: body placement, type of ink, colour etc).
WHY LASER TATTOO REMOVAL IS THE BEST OPTION
Laser tattoo removal is the safest and most effective way of removing a tattoo you no longer want. Treatments are super quick and have very little healing time. Fading a tattoo before a cover up also gives you and your artist a lot more freedom when it comes to choosing a new tattoo.
OUR LASER TECHNOLOGY
The Fotona QX MAX laser is the highest performance single-pulse Q-Switched laser on the market. It has the power to remove a broad spectrum of tattoo colours, especially tattoos with darker inks. Our laser technology speaks for itself when it comes to removing tattoos, making it the gold standard in medical grade tattoo removal lasers.
The QX MAX is built for maximum performance with patented, state-of-the-art innovations to make treatments safer and more effective. It’s high-energy, single-pulse technology generates larger spot sizes that remain effective with deeper lying pigments.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR LASER TATTOO REMOVAL TREATMENT
No sun exposure two weeks prior treatment. This includes solarium, fake tan and melanin supplements. (The procedure may need to be postponed if this is the case)
No use of Roaccutane or similar for 6 months prior to treatment.
We cannot treat you if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have epilepsy, prone to keloid scarring, have an open wound, eczema, intoxicated or taking photosensitive medication. Please consult your local GP if you have any concerns prior to tattoo removal.
You can also apply numbing cream prior to treatment to reduce the pain. (Please follow instructions carefully when applying the cream) Click here to check out our video tutorial on how to apply numbing cream correctly so that it actually works! We will remove the numbing cream prior to your treatment.
If you have any health concerns or you're unsure about any medication you are taking, please contact us and we can answer any questions you have prior to starting your laser tattoo removal journey.
THINGS TO KNOW AFTER YOUR LASER TATTOO REMOVAL TREATMENT
Apply a post laser aftercare cream two times daily for the first two weeks.
Avoid excessive heat in the skin (exercise, hot bath or shower, sauna etc. for 24- 48 hrs).
No sun exposure for two weeks post treatment. This includes solarium and fake tan.
Use SPF 50+ when in the sun as well as protective clothing.
It’s common to develop an itching sensation during the healing process. Do not pick or scratch the area. The treated area may feel slightly sunburned and may remain red and raised for a few days up to a few weeks. Cold packs can be applied as needed for comfort.
WHere to from here
Now that you have some information on how laser tattoo removal works, it’s time to jump in the deep end and put your trust in Tailored Tattoo Removal. We know that starting to remove a tattoo can be a daunting process which is why we are here with you every step of the way. We’ve been through the process ourselves and have setup a studio that you can feel more than comfortable to walk into and leave your worries at the door. Laser tattoo removal is what we specialise in so leave that to us. Come in, take a seat and let’s make this an easy and comfortable process for you.
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