Tattoo removal
Tattoo removal
For patients who want to get rid of artistic tattoos or permanent makeup, laser removal is recommended. A laser beam with a given wavelength penetrates deep into the tissue and acts only on the pigment, destroying it into small particles. Residues of paint are eliminated naturally through the lymphatic vascular system. The laser technique does not damage the epidermis and leaves no marks on the skin.
The procedure is performed on any area of the face and body. After several sessions, it is possible to completely remove the unwanted tattoo and return the skin to its original appearance. The laser triggers collagen synthesis in the dermis, so the skin in the affected area becomes firmer and smoother.
Benefits of laser tattoo removal
removal of tattoos of any color and complexity;
high efficiency with old drawings that did not respond to other methods;
fast and virtually painless technique;
lack of rehabilitation period;
smooth skin without scars after the procedure.
Indications and contraindications
The procedure has no absolute medical purposes and is performed at the request of the patient. Most often, a cosmetologist is consulted in the following situations:
- the tattoo has become blurry and unaesthetic or simply boring;
- the contours of the design are visible on the skin after other methods of tattoo reduction;
- It's time to get rid of your old tattoo (permanent makeup).
Tattoo removal, like other laser techniques, has standard limitations:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- photodermatitis;
- taking medications that increase photosensitivity;
- fresh tan;
- herpetic rashes, inflammations and wounds in the affected area;
- acute infectious diseases;
- period of exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- autoimmune diseases;
- mental disorders;
- malignant neoplasms.
How is tattoo removal performed?
1. Consultation with a cosmetologist and skin diagnostics.
2. Cleansing and treating the skin with an antiseptic.
3. Wearing glasses that protect your eyes from laser radiation.
4. Individual adjustment of the device taking into account the type of tattoo and the patient’s skin type.
5. Laser processing of the drawing, which takes 5-10 minutes.
6. Applying a soothing and healing cream.
Additional Information
How many procedures are needed to completely remove a tattoo?
This depends on the size of the design, type of pigment, skin texture and other individual factors. The first results are noticeable after 1-2 sessions, but to completely remove the tattoo you will need from 3 to 10 procedures. They are carried out at intervals of 5 weeks - during this time the destroyed pigment is removed, and the intermediate effect can be assessed.
How to prepare for laser tattoo removal
2 weeks before the procedure, refrain from sunbathing and visiting a solarium. Before the session, do not apply alcohol lotions, cosmetics with retinol, acids or other active ingredients to the tattooed area. Steaming and scrubbing the skin is prohibited.
The procedure is carried out on the device
The laser emits light of a certain wavelength in ultrashort intervals (nanoseconds). High peak energy pulses are absorbed by the pigment and result in an instantaneous explosion, which is the principle of light burst. Particles of age spots break into fragments, some of which may bounce off the skin, while others may be broken down into tiny particles that can be engulfed by phagocytes and then removed by the lymphatic system.