Tattoo Removal

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Decorative tattoos have a history dating back at least 5000 years. The desire to remove them has probably existed for just as long. Today we can remove tattoos with laser technology. Tattoo ink is removed by using a specific wavelength of light which passes into the skin, but is absorbed by the ink. The rapid absorption of light energy causes the tattoo ink to break into tiny particles which can then be removed by the body’s natural filtering systems.

Benefits of Laser Tattoo Removal:

Removal of most tattoo inks

Low risk of scarring

What type of tattoos can be treated?
Laser treatments can remove professional, amateur (homemade), Traumatic and surgical tattoos.

How many treatments will it take to remove a tattoo?
On average professional tattoos require 6-8 treatments, while amateur tattoos require 4-5 treatments, all spaced approximately 6-8 weeks apart. The number of treatments depends on the amount and type of ink used, and the depth of the ink in the skin.