Tattoo Removal Using the AlexLAZR Laser

Methods of Tattoo Removal

There are several excellent methods of tattoo removal available today. The method that the physician chooses will depend upon the size of the tattoo and its location as well as the length of time it has been on the skin. How the patient heals may also be a factor in the decision.

Laser treatment is the most common method. Different wavelengths of light are used for different pigments. The laser beam passes through the skin and is absorbed by the ink. This causes the ink to break down so that it can be removed by the body's lymphatic system.

Laser treatment is most effective on blue, black and green inks. You may need several treatments, but usually between four and ten, with a break of at least three weeks between each treatment.

Is removal painful? Does it carry risks?

Laser removal is generally considered to be a safe procedure. It is usually performed as an out-patient procedure under a local anaesthetic (which numbs the area immediately around the tattoo), so you shouldn't feel pain.

What Results Can Be Expected?

Regardless of which method of tattoo removal is used, some scarring or color variations are likely to remain. Healing time varies depending upon the size and depth of the tattoo, the procedure used and the patient's healing process. It is important for the patient to discuss with the physician the various procedures, how they are performed, and the probable results. Care of the treated area must also be discussed.

Before and After Picture Gallery