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…

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…

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…

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…

When a tattoo doesn’t age gracefully or an idea just isn’t executed to your liking, a cover-up or reworking the tattoo may be viable options.  Sometimes, however, the original tattoo may be too dark to allow for many new or different options.  In cases like these, a few sessions of…

Summer is fast approaching and with it comes swimming pools and trips to the lake. Keeping cool in the Texas heat is important, but after laser treatments, care must be taken. The biggest risk with laser tattoo removal treatments is secondary infection. Soaking the treated area in a swimming pool,…

The weather is getting warmer and we’re beginning to spend more time outside.  Enjoying the sun is a great way to spend your time off, but if you’re undergoing laser tattoo removal treatments or considering starting the process, care must be used when exposing your skin to the sun. Sun…

On average, laser tattoo removal requires between 5 and 10 treatments to fully remove a tattoo. Some tattoos can take more, where others can take less. There are a large number of factors that play into how easy or difficult a tattoo is to remove. These factors include how dense…

It is possible for a tattoo to appear darker after laser treatment. One reason for this is that once ink has been broken up by the laser, the immune system is free to move the smaller particles around in the skin. The immune system can flush the ink away internally…

Laser tattoo removal is a process and should be approached as such, however, progress should be noticeable (at least to an extent) after each treatment. When a tattoo is in a very visible place where you see it daily, it can be hard to see the progress from one treatment…

It is best to postpone any laser treatments while taking any antibiotics. Many antibiotics cause sensitivity to light which could result in prolonged healing, increased blistering, intensified tenderness, etc. You must also take into consideration the reason for being on an antibiotic. Generally antibiotics are prescribed to aid the immune…

As a lover of tattoos, you may wonder why so many seem to be deciding to remove tattoos these days. There are nearly as many reasons to remove a tattoo as there are people seeking tattoo removal. It is a personal decision that can at times involve a great number…