What Should You Know Before Getting Laser Tattoo Removal?

If you’re tired of the tattoo you got weeks, months, or years ago, you no longer have to live with it. At Reno Sparks MedSpa in Reno, NV, we offer laser tattoo removal, a treatment that can safely remove tattoo pigment from the skin to restore a normal, uniform skin tone. Whether you want or need to remove your tattoo for aesthetic, personal, or professional reasons, we can use our state-of-the-art laser system to help you safely achieve your goals.

What Should You Know Before Getting Laser Tattoo Removal?

Getting a tattoo is a commitment, but it’s also not a forever commitment. Thanks to laser tattoo removal treatments, you can now eliminate that tattoo and get your normal, healthy, pigment-free skin back. Before you schedule this treatment, it’s important that you know what to expect so you can proceed fully informed and aware of how the process works and have the best treatment experience.

You’ll Need Multiple Treatments

Laser tattoo removal treatments are quick and comfortable, but the tattoo won’t be gone by the end of your first session. It takes a series of treatments to eliminate the tattoo altogether. The process relies on the work of the laser device in combination with your body, which must eliminate the shattered tattoo pigment from the system after the treatment. Once it does, the tattoo will begin to fade, and you’ll see less of it within a few weeks after each session.

There’s No Social Downtime

After these treatments, you won’t have to plan for downtime. However, your skin will be more sensitive to the sun, so you’ll need to avoid excess sun exposure and wear sunscreen or protective clothing to protect the area, depending on the location of the treated tattoo.

You’ll also need to be mindful about which topical products you apply to your skin after treatment. Once your laser treatment is over, we can make product recommendations to ensure quick healing.

It Really Works

We use the Cynosure PicoSure laser to perform our treatment laser tattoo removal treatments. This advanced device uses 532 and 755 nm lasers and has the option of a 1064 nm laser. The device uses non-fractional and fractional wavelengths to eliminate the darkest and brightest tattoos. Because of its advanced technology, it can effectively remove tattoos of all colors and sizes in a way other laser devices have been unable to.

It also allows for a quick treatment and requires that patients schedule fewer sessions to eliminate all the pigment in their unwanted tattoos. After completing the recommended sessions, you can expect clearer, uniform skin.

It’s an Effective Solution for Tattoo Revision

Patients who want to revise a tattoo and eliminate a portion of it can schedule this treatment to do so. After removing the necessary pigment, we recommend that patients wait a few months to let the treated ink fade before adding more pigment to the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Happens During a Treatment?

During treatment, we’ll begin by cleansing the skin and then using the laser device to deliver the laser energy to the area, shattering the cells and releasing the tattoo pigment. The device heats the skin in the treatment area without harming the surrounding tissue so that the body can respond with the healing reaction and gradually flush the pigment out of the system.

You’ll feel a warming sensation during the treatment but won’t have to worry about significant discomfort. Advancements in laser technology have allowed for the development of lasers like PicoSure that ensure comfortable treatments that are quick, efficient, and effective.

Is It Safe?

This device delivers a completely safe treatment. Not only does it effectively eliminate tattoos of all sizes and pigments, but it also rejuvenates the skin in the process.

The device delivers laser energy into the area to shatter the pigment but also increases collagen and elastin production to heal the area and improve skin elasticity and volume. Once your treatments are over, you will be free of your tattoo, and you can expect the benefit of skin rejuvenation in the treatment area.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

The total number of treatments you’ll need to effectively eliminate your tattoo will vary based on the size, color, and location of the tattoo. For optimal results, some patients may need six sessions with six to eight weeks between each. However, smaller tattoos may require fewer treatments for complete removal.

An initial consultation is the best way to determine the total number of treatments needed to achieve your goals. During this consultation, we can evaluate the tattoo and give you a better idea of what to expect from your personalized treatment plan.

How Long Does Each Treatment Take?

These treatments are quick and can take as few as ten minutes from start to finish. However, your treatment time will depend on the size and number of tattoos you want to remove. Patients can even schedule this treatment during a lunch break at work because it’s so quick and efficient. At your consultation, we can better project how long your treatments will take so that you can schedule them accordingly.

Am I a Good Candidate?

The best candidates are men and women looking to eliminate or revise an existing tattoo. Since Cynosure’s PicoSure laser allows for quick and effective tattoo removal, it can restore a uniform skin tone and improve the general appearance of the area without causing discomfort or requiring significant downtime.

Whether you have a small, large, black, or colored tattoo that you want to eliminate, we can help you reach your goals. The first step in the process is a pre-treatment consultation, during which we can confirm your treatment eligibility and design your laser tattoo removal treatment accordingly.

Eliminate Your Unwanted Tattoo for Good

If you’re tired of your existing tattoo and are looking for a solution to eliminate it, we can help. Our laser tattoo removal treatment will eliminate your unwanted tattoos permanently and rejuvenate your skin during the process. Contact us at Reno Sparks MedSpa in Reno, NV, to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about the PicoSure laser device.