Laser Treatment of Tattoos

New generation lasers can achieve optimal results on amateur, professional, cosmetic and accidental tattoos. Furthermore, this updated technique does not leave unsightly residual scarring like those resulting from surgical or first generation laser removal procedures.

Indications

• Amateur and professional tattoos.
• Accidental tattoos.
• Cosmetic tattoos (eyebrows, lip contour).

Technique

Trigger or Q-Switched lasers and wave lengths are used to administer this treatment. They are selected according to each individual case and the colour that needs to be treated. These factors ensure the tattoo is eliminated progressively and selectively by a sweeping action on the skin.

Programme

• The number of treatments necessary for the ablation of a tattoo by laser is difficult to estimate. This depends on several factors such as pigment type, surface density, depth and age.
• As a general guide around 2 or 4 treatments for amateur tattoos and rarely less than 5 for a professional tattoo.

Results

• Results are excellent and fast for accidental tattoos (tar, splinters of powder…).
• Generally excellent results for amateur tattoos.
• Excellent results for cosmetic tattoos, although higher number of treatments necessary (for lip contour tattoos for example).
• Certain colours remain difficult to eradicate.
• Very good quality of skin post treatment.

Advantages of the technique

• The treatment is fast and necessitates no preparation.
• All zones of the face and body can be treated.
• No residual scarring (discreet textural and pigment changes are possible).

Interessting facts

• A sun screen is essential until healing is complete.