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tat2begone · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:32 pm Post subject: What is Laser Tattoo Removal?

How does laser tattoo removal work?

The laser delivers very short pulses of high intensity light into the treated area. Tattoo inks and pigments then selectively absorb the light without destroying the normal surrounding skin tissue in the process. The tattoo is dissolved into smaller ink particles that are harmlessly removed by the body’s immune system over the 5 weeks following treatment.

How many treatments does the tattoo removal process require?

The depth, color, type of ink, as well as the location of the tattoo on your body is all determining factors. Removing a professionally applied tattoo is a progressive process that requires a series of treatments scheduled 5 weeks apart. Tattoos average 8-15 treatments for complete tattoo removal.

Does laser tattoo removal cause scarring?

In order to remove a tattoo without scarring, a Q-Switched laser must be used. The term Q-Switched indicates that the laser is pulsed so quickly that it is able to dissolve the ink without destroying the live tissue in the process.

I hope that I cleared up some questions that some may have about Laser Tattoo Removal.

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