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Laser Tattoo Removal is pretty simple—our lasers use light and heat to selectively break up and disperse tattoo pigment while leaving surrounding areas unaffected, a process called selective photothermolysis. Laser Tattoo Removal works by targeting pigment colors in the skin’s dermis, which lies deep in the dermis layer of your skin.
At Elite Body and Laser, we use two of the industry’s leading laser tattoo removal treatments: Picosure Laser Technology and Cutera Enlighten: Picosure technology stands out for its use of ultra-short pulses, which create a photomechanical impact known as PressureWave. This process shatters the ink into tiny particles, allowing for more ...
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- (614) 334-4944
- 60 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, 43035, Ohio
- Do Some Tattoo Colors Remove More Easily Than Others?
- How Much Does Tattoo Removal Cost?
- How Many Treatments Will I Need?
- Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work For All Skin types?
- Is There Anyone Who Is Not A Candidate For Laser Tattoo Removal?
- Please Follow These Instructions Carefully
- Medications/Reactions
- Before Your Treatment
- The Day of Your Treatment
Black, red and green are the easiest colors to remove. Blue and purple can be more challenging, but will usually respond well to the laser. White, yellow and orange can be very difficult to get total removal with the use of lasers.
The cost for tattoo removal is based on the size of the tattoo and the number of colors. We recommend you come in for a consultation with Dr. Lichten prior to your treatment so he can evaluate the tattoo and the likelihood of success for its removal. Dr. Lichten will give you an exact price quote at that consultation.
On average, tattoo removal typically takes 5-9 treatments spaced about 6 weeks apart. The treatments need to be spaced, so that the body will have time to re-absorb the color that is broken down by the laser during the treatments. Some patients may be quicker and some may require 10 or more. Factors that go into the number of treatments include: qu...
Unfortunately, the answer is “no.” Lasers operate by looking for differences in color. Dr. Lichten will often recommend that patients with darker skin come in for a patch test – free of charge – to determine whether the laser will remove not only the pigment of the tattoo (which is a good thing), but also the pigment in the skin (not so much).
Anyone who is pregnant or nursing. We just cannot do laser treatments during this special time in your life. Also, we don’t perform laser treatments on anyone who has used Accutane in the last 24 months.
The following instructions should be followed closely except when instructed. Notify Dr. Lichten of any unusual changes in your condition and feel free to call the office at (740) 653-5064 with any questions. We want your treatment to be as effective as possible.
Please advise us about all of your medical conditions and medications before you have your treatment, as there are some that prevent us from performing Laser Tattoo Removal. These include, but are not limited to the following: 1. If you are pregnant or nursing 2. If you have taken Accutane any time in the past two years. 3. If you have an active he...
Avoid sun exposure, including tanning beds for 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after the treatment. Tanned skin has extra melanin which attracts laser energy and may lead to pigmentation changes in the skin.
You may use Tylenol for discomfort.You may use ice packs before treatment to reduce discomfort.People also ask
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