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Tattooing is a procedure that dates back to ancient times. People from various age groups, particularly people of young age, have patterns, which symbolize important things in their lives or moods or things that they like, tattooed on their bodies. Temporary tattoos disappear in time, and yet, permanent tattoos continue to exist on the body as if they have been done yesterday.
People may wish to have their tattoos removed due to changes in mood, religious reasons or loss of meaning of the tattoo. In such cases, most effective tattoo removal method is the laser. In tattoo removal procedures that are performed by using Q-Switch ND:YAG Laser, you may get rid of tattoos without any sign of any tattoo on your body.
It refers to the procedure performed for removal of permanent tattoos, which are done on any part of the body during various periods of the life of an individual. Q-Switch ND:YAG Fotona Q MAX laser device is used in our doctor’s office to remove tattoos.
Q-Switch lasers, which have four different wavelengths, are used for tattoo removal, on lesions that contain any type of pigments (colours), for skin rejuvenation and for treatment of vascular problems.
Any individual, who is turned 18, may get a tattoo removal with no regard to gender, except for pregnant and breast-feeding women and individuals who have infectious or open wounds on relative area.
In a tattoo removal procedure, laser beam is applied on the tattooed area of the skin. Laser beams are absorbed by the ink of the tattoo. Skin tissue, which surrounds the tattoo, is not damaged during this procedure. Laser beams, which are absorbed by the ink, cause the tattoo to heat up.
Recipient’s immune system clears away such pieces in the days and weeks following the laser tattoo removal procedure. Tattoo starts to fade. Skin would get rid of tattoo ink completely after the completion of sessions.
Number of sessions varies based on the amount of pain used during tattooing, type of the ink, used technique and laser that is used during tattoo removal. It is performed for 8-10 sessions in general. The time between sessions is 6-8 weeks.
Laser tattoo removal is a method that is used safely for a long time. However, some cases must refrain from receiving treatment as a measure. Such cases may be listed as below:
Specialist doctor makes a tattoo and skin analysis prior to the tattoo removal procedure. Then, a decision is made on the laser technology that will be used. Q-Switch ND:YAG Fotona Q MAX laser device, which is the cutting edge tattoo removal laser used for tattoo removal, is used in our doctor’s office.
Relative area is anesthetized by an anesthetic injection prior to the procedure. The aim is to ensure that the patient does not feel any pain. Then, the procedure begins by using laser technology. Laser pulses of Q-Switch, which have a high energy, are absorbed by pigments without damaging the skin, are dissolved into pieces and are cleared away from that area by being taken into the cell. Laser tattoo removal is a method, recovery period of which is rapid, which a few side effects and which may be performed on any type of skin safely.
Q-Switch laser beams reach to the dark tattoo pigment in the skin by passing without damaging the skin surface. Tattoo pigment absorbs laser beams and transforms the energy available therein into sound and light. Thus, pigments, which are available on the skin in large pieces, are dissolved into tiny pieces without damaging surrounding tissues, thanks to the energy that is revealed. Immune system of the body absorbs and eliminates easily the tattoo ink, which is dissolved into tiny pieces.
Wavelength of the laser varies based on the size, intensity and colour of the tattoo.
Area, which will be treated, must be protected from sunlight with care for 1-2 weeks prior to the laser tattoo removal treatment. If there is hair growth on the tattoo area, such hair must be cleaned. Recipients must discontinue various drugs, such as blood thinners and asprin etc., one week prior to getting a laser tattoo removal treatment. Anesthetic creams must be applied 35-40 minutes before the procedure, which is performed under the influence of local anesthesia. Furthermore, if there are any open wounds in relative area, relative operation must be postponed and one must wait for the wound to get better.
Laser tattoo removal procedures may remove any tattoo permanently without any regard to its pattern or text therein. However, a mark may be left at times due to the size and colour intensity of the tattoo, as well as length of the time, for which a tattoo is present on the skin. Therefore, some persons camouflage marks, which are left after a tattoo removal procedure, by getting another tattoo.
Affected area must not make contact with water for 48 hours after the procedure, and treatment that is recommended by the specialist doctor must be applied. Recipients must stay away from sunlight, saunas, hamams and sun booths for 3 weeks in minimum.
Q-Switched ND:YAG 1064 nm lasers are ideal to remove tattoos, which contain dark blue, navy blue or black intensely.
Q-Switched ND:YAG 532 mm lasers are used to remove tattoos that contain red and its tones intensely. However, this type of laser is susceptible to colour in the case of individuals with dark skin. It means that one has to watch out for side effects. Otherwise, spots may occur.
Q-Switched Ruby (694 mm) and Q-Switched Alexandirite 755 nm lasers are preferred in the case of tattoos that contain green and its tones. However, such lasers must be used carefully on individuals with dark skin since they may cause occurrence of spots on such individuals.
Scabs that occur on the surface of the skin during tattoo removal treatment are healed in 3-4 days. Although skin surface turns to normal, removal of colours from the skin continues under the skin.
Prices of laser tattoo removal may vary based on the number of sessions, characteristics of the procedure and size of relative area. Low-priced filling procedures can mean filling with poor quality and unhealthy materials. Therefore, quality of the product and experience level of the doctor are very important details.
Note: Our content on diseases and treatment methods is for informational purposes only. Consult your doctor or a health care provider on all matters related to your health.
Success rate of a laser tattoo removal treatment varies on the basis of below criteria:
In laser tattoo removal procedures, tattoo colour is lightened by 20% in each session. Black is the most easily removed colour and light colours are the ones that may be removed with much more effort. It takes longer to remove tattoos, which are colourful and which contain phosphorus colours. Mild shading may be observed after the procedure. Such shadings would disappear in time, and thus, there would be no marks left on the skin.
Relative area is anesthetized by an anesthetic cream before the laser tattoo removal procedure. Then, the procedure is performed by protecting the epiderm via Q-Switch NG:YAG laser and cooler. There may be bleeding and scabs that may last for a few weeks approximately may occur after the procedure. An antibiotic cream may be used on the affected area after the procedure in order to prevent infections and to repair the affected area.
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