Effect and Benefits of Tattoo Removal

These days tattoos are in fashion, so rises the need of tattoo removal. Most of the people don’t like their tattoos after an average of 3 years and seek ways for removal. Q-Switch laser

is one of the best methods of tattoo removal, which leads to the selective destruction of tattoo pigment. This laser has the character of penetration to the depth required without damaging the surrounding skin. Color of tattoo absorbs the energy of laser and gets fractionated into smaller particles which are removed by body. Q-switched lasers are the only commercially available devices that can meet these requirements. We at Dr Walia’s skin clinic use Q-Switched Nd: YAG laser, world renowned DEKA ITALY, which creates a near-infrared, light (invisible to humans) which is poorly absorbed by melanin, making this the only laser suitable for darker skin. This laser wavelength is also absorbed by all dark tattoo pigments and is the safest wavelength to use on the tissue due to the low melanin absorption and low haemoglobin absorption. This is the wavelength of choice for tattoo removal in darker Indian skin types and for black ink.

Benefits:-

• Treats blue-black tattoos.
• Treats tattoos resulting from accidents (traumatic tattoos).
• Treats cosmetic tattoos (eyeliner, eyebrow and lip liner).
• Also, reduces brown age spots, brown birth marks, café au lait spots.

How does it Work?

The laser light microscopically shatters the pigment into tiny particles which are eliminated by the body. Most patients undergo a series of 5 minute treatments. A mild irritation of the overlying skin is expected for 2-3 days, depending on the fluence, depth and amount of pigment to be removed.

Who is a Candidate?

Most skin types except the very darkest skin. Patients with tans should wait until their tan fades before undergoing this treatment.

What can I Expect?

One can expect very good reduction to complete removal of tattoo and Reduction of unsightly birthmarks which may greatly improve one's looks and self esteem

Side Effects:-

It is very safe to get laser tattoo removal as there is no surgery. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual. One should always disclose tendency of keloids if any to the doctor.

Recovery Time:-

Usually there is not much discomfort in post laser period except for little Irritation of the skin may last 2-3 days.

Does it hurt?

Most patients require an anaesthetic cream to be applied 30 minutes before the procedure. Some patients just do it without anaesthetic cream.

Before Treatment Instructions

Avoid excessive sun exposure.

After Treatment Instructions

Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning for one week after your treatment. Patients should consider the use of fading creams and sunscreen after the procedure. Cover-up clothing is very helpful in the healing process.

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