Laser Skin Rejuvenation and Pigmentation Removal
Who is a good candidate for laser tattoo removal?
With the right laser, tattoo removal can be safe for a wide variety of people. Of course and ideal candidate would be of fair skin with a dark, but not dense, tattoo who is in optimal health, doesn’t smoke, eats a well balanced diet, and stays active. Although this would…
Read MoreHow does a laser remove tattoo ink from the skin?
Lasers can be used for a wide variety of purposes from scanning bar codes at the grocery store, to playing a CD, to sealing up surgical wounds, and even removing tattoos. To do all these many jobs, lasers need to be calibrated differently. You couldn’t just place your tattooed arm…
Read MoreWhy is it necessary to wait so long between laser tattoo removal treatments?
When the decision is made to remove a tattoo, we know you want it gone as soon as possible. Yesterday would be GREAT! Sadly, tattoo removal is a process. On average it takes between 5 and 10 treatments to completely remove a tattoo. Some homemade tattoos can take fewer treatments,…
Read MoreTattoo Removal via Tattoo Machine or Laser?
Have you heard of removing a tattoo by tattooing over it? No, we’re not talking about using “flesh-toned” ink to cover up the tattoo. That is an option, albeit not a very good one as skin is somewhat transparent and ink is not. Plus matching your precise skin-tone can prove…
Read MoreThe Latest and Greatest in Laser Tattoo Removal
There’s been a lot of hype lately with regards to the newest FDA approved tattoo removal laser, Picosure. Its’ been seen on news publications across the country; states are happy to announce its arrival to one of their cities; and a quick Google search for “laser tattoo removal” will likely…
Read MoreWill Laser Tattoo Removal Treatments cause Scarring?
Anytime there is physical trauma to the skin, there is a potential for scarring, however, with the right laser the risk of scarring is extremely minimal. Some lasers are very effective in removing ink from the skin, but are not designed to do so. By using a laser for tattoo…
Read MoreBlisters after Laser Tattoo Removal Treatments
It is quite common to develop blisters after laser tattoo removal treatments, especially with certain colors. While any color can develop a blister after laser treatment, it is most common to see blisters in reds, yellows, and oranges. Blistering with blues and greens typically occur in about half of the…
Read MoreLaser Tattoo Removal and Blistering
It is quite common to develop blisters after laser tattoo removal especially with certain colors. While any color can develop a blister after laser treatment, it is most common to see blisters in reds, yellows, and oranges. Blisters with blues and greens typically occur in about half of the patients…
Read MoreHow long will it take before I start seeing my tattoo fade?
How quickly y0u notice results from laser tattoo removal treatments varies greatly from person to person. Tattoos fade at varying rates due to a number of factors from the color of the ink to the patient’s immune system and everything in between. In most cases, fading can be seen within…
Read MoreCommon Misconceptions about Tattoo Removal
When it comes to laser tattoo removal, there are a number of misconceptions floating around out there. Vanish Laser Tattoo Removal and Skin Aesthetics would like to set the record straight on some of them. As always, if you have any questions about your treatment or the healing process of…
Read MoreWhat can I do to make laser tattoo removal treatments more comfortable?
Laser tattoo removal is definitely not comfortable, but it is tolerable. The treatments are quite fast especially in comparison to getting the tattoo in the first place. Most patients describe the treatment to feel like a hot rubber band being snapped repeatedly on the wrist…not comfortable, but it can be…
Read More“Seeing Stars” During Laser Treatment
Many patients state that during laser treatments on the face, they can see red flashes of light despite wearing snug fitting, lead-lined eye-shields, and in most cases also having their eyes closed.Rest assured that as long as the eye-shields are sung over your eyes, there is no risk to your…
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