Tattoo Removal

Quanta Discovery PICO laser

The DISCOVERY PICO Series represents a groundbreaking advancement in picosecond Nd:YAG lasers for various applications such as tattoo removal, pigmented lesion treatment, acne scar reduction, and wrinkle treatment. This series of lasers offers the latest technology in its category, with multiple improvements over its predecessors. It incorporates up to three wavelengths (532 nm, 1064 nm, and 694 nm), delivering high peak power and featuring four emission modes. These enhancements ensure optimal performance and allow for a broad spectrum of treatments to be performed with utmost precision.

What To Know

Nearly 30% of people in the U.S. have at least one tattoo. Almost half of all millennials have one. But not all of them are happy about their decision. As many as 25% of those with a tattoo say they regret getting it.

If you’re in that 25%, there is good news. Laser tattoo removal techniques can get rid of your unwanted tattoo with minimal side effects.

How It Works

Lasers remove tattoos by breaking up the pigment colors with a high-intensity light beam. Black tattoo pigment absorbs all laser wavelengths, making it the easiest color to treat. Other colors can only be treated by selected lasers based upon the pigment color.

You should first schedule a consultation so we can evaluate your tattoo and advise you on the process. The number of treatments you need will depend on the age, size, and color(s) of your tattoo. The tone of your skin, as well as how deep the tattoo pigment goes, will also affect the removal technique.

In General

This is what you should expect during a laser tattoo removal session:

• You’ll be given a pair of protective eye shields.
• The technician will test your skin’s reaction to the laser to determine the most effective energy for treatment.
• The technician uses the laser to pass pulses of intense light through the top layers of your skin that will be absorbed by the tattoo pigment.

Smaller tattoos will require fewer pulses while larger ones will need more to remove them. In either case, to completely get rid of a tattoo, it will take several treatments. After each visit, your tattoo should become progressively lighter.

Laser tattoo removal is uncomfortable, but most patients don’t need anesthesia. Depending on the location of your tattoo, you may want to apply a topical anesthesia cream beforehand. In addition, our nurse will use a cooling device called a Zimmer to make the tattoo removal process more comfortable.

Laser treatment is often safer than many other tattoo removal methods, because laser treatment selectively treats the pigment in the tattoo. And there are very few side effects. However, you should consider these factors in your decision:

• Your tattoo removal site is at risk for infection. And there is a slight chance that you will have a permanent scar. 
• There is a chance your tattoo may not be removed completely. In many cases, certain colors may be more effectively removed than others. Blue and black tattoos, for example, respond well to laser treatment.
• You may end up with hypopigmentation, which means the skin that is treated is paler than the skin surrounding it. You could also have hyperpigmentation, which leaves the affected skin darker than the rest of your skin.
• Cosmetic tattoos like lip liner, eyeliner, and eyebrows may actually get darker after treatment. However, they do tend to fade with additional treatments