Tattoo Removal F.A.Q.
What’s the best way to remove red ink?
The Q Switched Nd: YAG laser works best when removing red.
Does tattoo removal hurt? Of course it does. Nothing about tattoos is pain free, taking them off hurts as much as putting them on.
What hasn’t been approved by the FDA?
No creams are approved by the FDA, other methods performed in-office are approved and usually found most effective.
Do different lasers work best with certain colors? QSRL’s work poorly on lighter colors, Nd: YAG’s work better on dark and light colors depending on the wavelength, and QSAL’s are not effective on red at all.
What is Melanin?
It’s the body’s natural pigment and it absorbs laser light very well.
What is Epidermal and Dermal?
The epidermal layer of skin is the top layer while the dermal layer is lower.
What does nm stand for?
Nanometers
Am I a candidate for tattoo removal?
Any person who has a tattoo can find a method best suitable for removal.
What can I expect?
Expect pain and suffering. Just kidding! Remember how much it hurt to get the tattoo, and use your imagination.
Does my insurance cover this procedure?
Most insurance companies do not cover tattoo removal unless there are special circumstances since tattoos are known as cosmetic features.
Is tattoo removal permanent?
Not always. It depends on many factors like size, color and depth of tattoo ink. Occasionally, depending on the method used to remove the tattoo, the tattoo is said to slightly reappear.
What are hypo/hyper pigmentation?
It’s the darkening of the skin.
What type of tattoo is the easiest to remove?
The easiest tattoos to remove are the ones applied by amateurs, older tattoos and certain pigmentations.
Is IPL better than laser treatments?
The benefits of IPL treatments are said to be greater than regular laser treatments, but remember IPL treatments are basically what lasers are evolving into.
Who makes or mixes the tattoo ink?
Manufacturing companies and also individual tattoo artists mix tattoo inks.
What type of ink is removable?
All types of ink are removable.
Does size matter?
Unfortunately it does. It matters to determine the length of each session, it determines how much you can accomplish in one session and it determines the healing time.
What are the oldest methods?
Salabrasion, Cryosurgery, Excision, Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels.
Do creams work?
Results will always vary. Make sure you do serious homework about ALL the different types of removal creams on the market.
What does LASER stand for?
Light Amplified by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation
What does TCA stand for?
Trichloroacetic Acids
What are the different types of chemical peels?
TCA treatments are the most popular, but there are also Phenol peels, Alpha Hydroxy Acid peels, Beta Hydroxy Acid peels, Jessner’s peels and Retinoic Acid peels.
Should I avoid sunlight?
You should’ve been used to avoiding sunlight once you had your tattoo put on. It’s the same with removing them; most methods require you to avoid sunlight to allow the healing process to finish.
What’s the purpose of saline injections?
Saline injections are given to break up pigments which cause tattoo to become blurry making it easier for cover-up work.
What types of lasers are used to remove tattoos?
Q Switched Lasers are used to remove tattoos. The Q Switched Ruby, the Q Switched Alexandrite, and the Q Switched Nd: YAG lasers offer four separate wavelengths.
Do take home kits work?
Again results will always vary. You must remember too that you are not a professional and chances are your results will not compare to those of a professionals. Instructions must be followed directly to have a chance.
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