Tattoo Removal NYC

Laser Tattoo Removal

What was once a sign of rebellion, love or self-expression is quickly turning into a sign of regret. You would like to forget about what you liked, who you loved and sometimes who you were. The newest laser tattoo removal technology makes it easier and faster to remove that unwanted tattoo quickly and effectively.

Tattoo removal is most commonly performed using Q-switch lasers that react with the ink in the tattoo, and break it down. The broken-down ink is then absorbed by the body, mimicking the natural fading that time or sun exposure would create. Tattoo pigments have specific light absorption spectra. A tattoo laser must be capable of emitting adequate energy within the given absorption spectrum of the pigment in order to provide an effective treatment. Certain tattoo pigments, such as yellows, greens and fluorescent inks are more challenging to treat than the darker blacks and blues. These pigments are more challenging to treat because they have absorption spectra that fall outside or on the edge of the emission spectra available in the respective tattoo removal laser.

Q-switched lasers are the only commercially available devices that can meet these requirements.

Complete laser tattoo removal requires multiple treatment sessions, typically spaced at least 4 weeks apart. At each session, some but not all of the tattoo pigment particles are effectively fragmented, and the body removes the smallest fragments over the course of several weeks. The result is that the tattoo is lightened over time. Remaining large particles of tattoo pigment are then targeted at subsequent treatment sessions, causing further lightening. The number of sessions and spacing between treatments depends on various parameters, including the area of the body treated and skin color.

The amount of time required for the removal of a tattoo and the success of the removal varies with each individual. Factors influencing this include: skin type, location, color, amount of ink, scarring or tissue change, and layering.

MedLite^® C6 Q-Switch Laser technology used at our office can erase that undesirable tattoo that has been bothering you for so long. Q-Switch lasers are safe on all skin types and most colors can be removed. There is no downtime and you will see results right away!

The first step to removing your unwanted tattoo is scheduling a free consultation with our NYC laser tattoo removal professional today.