Introduction to Laser Tattoo Removal
Tattoos tell a story. Stories of love, losses, experiences, hobbies, or spontaneity. Some people will wear these tales permanently on their bodies like badges of pride or war wounds of a time once forgotten, but what about when you have “ragrets” about permanently marking your body? While the option to get it covered up is always present, Dr. K Beauty in Las Vegas has another option – Laser Tattoo Removal. With this procedure, you can get your skin back to the blank canvas it used to be.
Dr. K strives to deliver the best laser tattoo removal in Las Vegas, while always exercising patient saftey. Below, we’ve included more information about the treatment. If you’d like to schedule a consultation or have any questions, please contact us today!
What is Laser Tattoo Removal?
Laser Tattoo Removal uses a high-intensity beam to break up pigment colors. Black ink responds best to the treatment, however different colored inks can also be removed by different lasers based on the pigment color.
Who are the Best Candidates for Laser Tattoo Removal?
While Laser Tattoo Removal can be a great solution for anyone with tattoos they no longer want, it does work better for some people than others. The age, the pigment colors, and the depth of the tattoo pigment are all factors in whether laser tattoo removal is a good choice for you. We do recommend that anyone considering tattoo removal possess the following characteristics:
- Are physically healthy
- Maintain realistic expectations from the procedure
- Non-Smoker
Depending on the particulars of the tattoo you’d like removed, our technician will determine the appropriate laser setting to meet your goals and the number of sessions required to successfully and completely remove your tattoo.
What are the Benefits of Laser Tattoo Removal?
Our Las Vegas patients have seen the following benefits from their Laser Tattoo Removal:
- Has very few side effects
- Minimal recovery time
- Safe, Easy, and Effective Process
- Very High satisfaction rate
- Works for any size tattoo
What to Expect on the Day of Laser Tattoo Removal
When you come in for your Laser Tattoo Removal, once you are sat in a comfortable position, you will be provided with a pair of protective eye shields. Dr. K will then test your skin’s reaction to the laser to determine the most effective energy for your treatment. Once the laser is dialed in, it will be used to pass pulses of intense light through the top layers of your skin, but will only be absorbed by the tattoo pigment.
If you have smaller tattoos, they will require fewer pulses than larger ones, but in either case, it will take multiple treatments to get rid of a tattoo. You will notice that your tattoo becomes progressively lighter with each treatment.
Many patients will find that laser tattoo removal is uncomfortable but typically doesn’t require anesthesia. Depending on the location of your tattoo, you may want to apply a topical anesthesia cream beforehand.
What’s the First Step?
The first step in getting Laser Tattoo Removal in Las Vegas is to contact our office and schedule your free consultation. During this appointment, you will be given a personal evaluation of the tattoo(s) that you are looking to remove, ask any questions you may have about the procedure, and address any concerns. Once Dr. K fully understands your needs, you will be provided with a breakdown of your treatment, as well as any costs and pre-treatment instructions by our patient coordinator.
Laser Tattoo Removal Recovery
Once your treatment session is finished, you will be provided with an ice pack to soothe the treated area and an antibiotic cream or ointment will be applied and a bandage will be used to protect your skin. During your recovery, you should always use sunblock anytime you are outside. You may also be provided with additional recovery instructions as well as your next session date, which will take place between 6 and 8 weeks.
Why Choose Us?
At Dr. K Beauty in Las Vegas, we have been voted the most popular body wellness center in Vegas and our own Dr. K is a Las Vegas TopDoc. We offer the latest laser and anti-aging technology and pride ourselves in professionalism, communication, patient safety, and surpassing patient expectations. When you come into our clinic for your Tattoo Laser Removal, you will be getting the best lasers and devices from across the globe in our boutique, top-of-the-line office, and treated by a wonderful and caring staff.
How Much Does Laser Tattoo Removal Cost in Las Vegas?
The cost of Laser Tattoo Removal in Las Vegas with vary depending on a number of factors, such as the size of your tattoo and what colors your tattoo consists of. When you come in for your consultation, your technician will be able to give you a better understanding of the costs that will come into play with your tattoo removal.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you require a tattoo removal and will be in the Las Vegas area, look no further than Dr. K Beauty. Call us at (725) 500-9979 or request a consultation through our website. You no longer need the permanent reminder of a wild night out or a memory you’d like to remove, call us today and get back your body back.
Laser Tattoo Removal FAQs
Is Laser Tattoo Removal painful?
If you feel like getting a tattoo is painful then you might feel that the removal is about the same level of pain. Many patients feel the discomfort of laser tattoo removal is similar to getting one applied, but the best description is getting snapped by a rubber band. While we focus on making the experience as painless as possible using a cooling system before, during, and after the treatment, the pain level does vary from patient to patient.
How many sessions will I need?
Unfortunately, Laser Tattoo Removal is not a one-and-done procedure, it is a fading process that will take 6 - 12 treatments depending on the size, depth, color of ink, and tattoo location. Each session will need between 6 and 8 weeks apart.
How long until I see results?
The average patient will see full removal after about 10 sessions, all scheduled between 6 and 8 weeks apart. In total, you should expect the process to take about 8 months to a year and a half for full removal.
Can I combine Laser Tattoo Removal with other procedures?
You should avoid doing anything to the treated site at least 6 weeks following your treatment, however, if there are other areas of your body that you would like to enhance, such as your face with Dermal Fillers or BOTOX, or even get your body to a leaner shape with Coolsculpting, let your technician know during your consultation and they will be able to inform you if you can combine procedures at the time and what would be best for you.
What are the risks associated with Laser Tattoo Removal?
Since you are breaking up pigment colors in your skin with a laser, there are some potential risks or side effects associated with Laser Tattoo Removal, such as:
- Cosmetic tattoos (lip liner, eyeliner, and eyebrows) may get darker after initial laser treatments.
- Infection at the tattoo removal site
- May not completely remove the tattoo
- Permanent scarring
- Skin discoloration
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