How Laser Tattoo Removal Works
Tattoos consist of pigment (ink) that has been placed into the dermis of the skin. The ink particles are not recognized by the immune system and are too large to be removed by your skin’s natural healing process. During laser tattoo treatments, the laser targets the pigment in the tattoo and breaks the pigment into smaller pieces. Your immune system will then naturally remove the ink from the area.
The surrounding skin is unharmed. The number of treatments depends on the amount and type of ink used and the depth of the ink into your skin. In the past, colors such as bright blue and green, were more difficult to remove than others and would require additional treatments.
Now, no color of tattoo can hide. Unlike previous generation Q-Switch lasers, this tattoo removal laser is “color blind” and can hit all colors. During the application of the laser light, you will feel a slight sensation. It will be similar to a small rubber band snapping on the skin.
95% of fading can be accomplished in most tattoos. Without knowing the depth and type of ink, it’s impossible to predict exactly how a specific tattoo will respond to the laser treatment.