Laser Tattoo Removal
If you are looking tattoo removal here in Whangarei, we have the experience and training you need to get great results.
Laser tattoo removal is safe and effective way to remove tattoo with most patients experiencing very minimal discomfort and downtime.
A free consultation is required so your technician can discuss your options and create a treatment plan.
Not only do we offer Laser Tattoo Removal but we are accredited trainers in this treatment as well.
Read on to discover answers to our most commonly asked questions about Laser Tattoo Removal.
Pricing for Laser Tattoo Removal
Costs and payment plans will be discussed during your consultation.
FAQ's
Tattoo removal uses laser treatments that specifically target the pigment in the tattoo without affecting the surrounding skin.
A benefit of laser tattoo removal procedure is that it is relatively painless, with minimal downtime and a carries a low risk of scarring.
Laser tattoo removal breaks up the pigments in the tattoo ink, layer by layer, with a high-intensity light beam.
The pigment breaks down into micro particles, which are then carried out by white blood cells via phagocytosis and eliminated from the body through the liver. Laser tattoo removal works based on the principle of selective photothermolysis.
This means that the darker the tattoo ink colour, the more wavelength is absorbed by the laser and the easier the ink gets destroyed. Because black pigment absorbs all laser wavelengths, it is the easiest colour to treat. Coloured pigments can be treated by specific lasers at different wavelengths based on pigment colour. The laser tattoo removal process removes tattoo ink from the skin to reveal the clear, natural skin underneath.
For tattoo removal to work well, your immune system and body must be working well. If your immune system is run down with a cold or flu, your healing process will be slower and your body will not process the ink particles as efficiently.
We advise that you wait until you are feeling well before having your laser treatment.
There are certain variables that will impact on whether you are a good candidate for laser tattoo removal. During your initial free consultation, we will thoroughly assess your medical history, skin type, and tattoo in order to accurately determine your suitability for laser tattoo removal.
The advanced laser technology today allows for complete tattoo removal, including tattoos of various colours. Darker-coloured tattoos can easily be removed completely through laser tattoo removals. Black and blue ink tend to respond well to laser treatment due to their ability to absorb a wide range of wavelengths of light.
A consultation is an absolute must for this treatment as it enables the technician to explain the process and skin type the client to see if they are a good candidate for the treatment, this is something we offer free of charge to develop a safe and effective treatment plan.
Most patients agree that laser tattoo removal is only mildly painful or uncomfortable. The procedure can sting slightly where the laser is applied to the skin.
Laser tattoo removal is a safe and effective treatment with minimal discomfort and downtime following the procedure. Some patients may experience mild, common side effects, including redness, swelling, bruising, blistering, and scabbing, but these effects should subside on their own within a week.
After each subsequent treatment, common side effects should diminish in severity. Directly following the procedure, patients can resume regular activities.
The most popular and safest laser is called the Q-switched laser, a gold standard in laser tattoo removal. K J Beauty, Aesthetics and Training only use this Q switch and have 10 years experience using this type of laser. They were trained by the British Medical Laser Association and are accredited trainers in this treatment as well.