What Kind of conditions can be treated with dermatology?
A tattoo is made by depositing various colored pigments under the skin surface. Many methods have been tried to remove tattoos including surgical excision, use of various acids and bleaching agents, destruction by heat or cold, overtattooing with flesh-colored pigment, sanding or dermabrading, and various lasers. The Q-switched (Nd:YAG, Alexandrite, ruby) laser is the latest in a new class of state-of -the-art laser technology specifically designed for tattoo treatment. The following factors should be considered in your decision to undergo treatment.
It may not be possible to remove 100% of your tattoo. Certain pigments are especially "stubborn" and may require multiple treatments for particle lightening or use of an alternative laser.
A series of treatments may be required averaging four to six sessions for amateur tattoos and six to eight sessions for professional tattoos.
There may be a crust or scab on the skin requiring special care with topical antibiotic ointment, bandages, and limitation of activity in some cases for a period of 1 to 2 weeks following treatment.
Paradoxical darkening can occur in some facial cosmetic tattoos (eyeliner, lip-liner) and, occasionally, in some colored tattoos.
Skin hyper-pigmentation (brownish or dark discoloration) or hypo-pigmentation (lightening of the skin) may occur.
Indentation or depression of the skin may occur.
Skin texture change or scarring may occur.
How does laser tattoo removal work?
Laser tattoo removal procedure involves directing laser energy at the tattooed area for a short span of time that will in turn break ink fragments up into tiny particles which are then removed by your immune system.
Can all tattoos be removed with laser tattoos removal technique?
As tattoos are meant to be permanent, thus removing them is not so easy. There are several methods of tattoos removal that guarantee complete removal. The complete removal of tattoos depend upon various factors such as color variations, size, location, individual’s ability to heal, how the tattoo was applied and how long it has been in place.
How many sessions do this procedure requires?
There are various factors involved in determining how many sessions you need for your particular tattoo, however on average between 5 to 15 treatments are required.
Is laser tattoo removal painful?
Sometimes, laser tattoo removal can be quite painful, as some people have expressed as feeling like rubber band snapped over the targeted area.And for some sensitive patients with larger tattoos, treatment is done with local anesthesia.
What are the risks involved with the procedures?
By getting more treatment means heightened damage done to your skin. Excess treatments can lead to blistering of the skin, painful sores on your skin, scabs and even scarring.Other possible side effects include infection of the site, lack of complete pigment removal and a 5 percent chance of permanent scarring.Most of patients who have undergone laser removal treatment have reported no side effects.
