Having second thoughts about your tattoo?

If so, you're not alone. Every day, we see patients from every walk of life that have second thoughts about their tattoos. What once seemed like a good idea just doesn't fit your new image, and you wish it would just go away. Now we can make your wish come true. Using our advanced laser system, we can remove your tattoo safely without leaving a scar.

How does the laser remove my tattoo?

The word LASER is an acronym meaning Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Medical lasers use and intense beam of light in significantly lighten or completely remove your tattoo, without harming the surrounding healthy cells. The light energy may be delivered as a continuous wave of light or in pulses, depending on the treatment and the type of laser used. When the ink particles of your tattoo absorb the light from the laser, they are broken up into tiny fragments. These fragments are then absorbed through your body's natural cleansing mechanism. This cleansing process generally takes a few weeks. Larger ink particles may require multiple treatments.

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Right after your treatment, your skin may have a white discoloration, and the area around the tattoo may be reddish and could have some swelling. This is normal and will disappear slowly over time. Maximum treatment results take about 5-6 weeks.

Are there any side effects?

Occasionally, hypopigmentation, or a whitening of the skin, may occur. But, normal skin tone should return within 6-12 months following your last treatment session. Since the ink used in tattooing is not regulated, some patients have only partial clearing even after several laser sessions.

If you have a tattoo or other skin blemish that you would like removed, call our office to arrange a private laser consultation.

The UltraPulse© laser resurfacing procedure is one of the latest technologically advanced ways in which to reduce undesired wrinkles, scars, and uneven pigmentation. The laser works through a "layer by layer" vaporization of the superficial portions of the skin. The advancement of this laser is due to its high energy, shortened pulse waveform which limits the heat damage to the surrounding regions of the actual wrinkle. This allows for a more even and clean resurfacing procedure and minimizes the risk of scarring and pigmentary changes. Previous to this laser, high energy carbon dioxide lasers were utilized. This technology was limited, however, because of the inability to selectively deliver a high energy pulse waveform in a short duration. What is the cost of the procedure? Is it expensive? The cost of the UltraPulse© laser procedure depends on the number of units that are actually treated. Units are divided into the following areas: