Laser Tattoo Removal: Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arizona

Tattoos have been around for at least 5000 years. The interest in removing them is just about as old. Many of the techniques to remove the tattoos in the past have produced less than desirable results. Dermabrasion, or sanding of the tattoo, chemicals, or even the older CO2 or Argon lasers removed tattoos but left undesirable scars.

The Nd:Yag laser removes tattoo ink using directed rays of light with a very low risk of scarring. The laser works best on blue, black, and red inks. Other colors like yellow, orange, green and purple are more difficult but can be muted. Medical research has taught us the exact wavelengths of light used to selectively remove certain colors of ink. The ink is broken up into 10-100 small fragmented particles to be carried off by the body.

After these treatments the tattoo fades and your normal skin tone shows through.

How many laser treatments?

New technology laser treatment is effective but slow. Between three and eight laser tattoo removal treatments spaced 6 weeks apart are necessary to remove black and multi-colored tattoos. The end result is worth it!

Are there any side effects?

There is always a slight chance of side effects after treatments of laser tattoo removal. Darker skin is more likely to have one or more of these side effects:

(1) Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation (a darkening or lightening of the skin), (2) infection- if not cared for properly, (3) scarring- if an infection is not treated and (4) incomplete clearing (some inks may not respond completely).

The Scottsdale Cosmetic Health Insitute is the premier laser tattoo removal center located in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Arizona area. Our staff has treated hundreds of laser tattoo removals successfully. Please call today for a complimentary consultation to see if The Scottsdale Cosmetic Health Insitute can help you! To schedule a consultation please contact us.