Tattoos

How does the treatment work?

Today, cosmetic medical lasers designed for tattoo removal range from a single wavelength of light to a broad spectrum of light. All of which are intended to remove the ink in the tattoo without damaging the skin. Certain colors of light are absorbed by specific colors of the tattoo ink. The light energy vaporizes or fragments the ink particles. Your body then absorbs these ink fragments naturally and the color fades over the next couple of weeks. This laser tattoo removal treatment is very similar to treatment that has been done for years to treat birthmarks.

Is there a difference in tattoo removal lasers?

Yes. AesthetiCare owns the MedLite C6, the most effective and powerful tattoo removal laser available. The laser alone has a retail cost of $110,000. Compared to other tattoo removal lasers, the C6 is safer, faster and more effective on nearly all tattoo colors. It is also safe to use on all skin colors.

What are other tattoo removal options?

Laser tattoo removal is the safest, quickest and most likely to leave your skin intact following treatment. Other treatment options are surgical excision, chemical peel and traditional dermabrasion. These various treatment options are invasive treatment methods and often result in scarring.

Are there any possible side effects?

Some patients experience redness, swelling, tenderness, crusting, sunburn sensation, or itching immediately following treatment. Our experienced staff will discuss your treatment program with you at the time of your consultation and be happy to tell you more about what you can expect from laser tattoo removal

What are treatments like?

First, the tattoo is cleansed and photographed. Emitting laser energy in nanoseconds, the laser hand piece glides over the surface of the tattoo. The size and color of the tattoo determine the length of treatment time. A tattoo the size of a quarter would take approximately 1-3 minutes to treat. Some patients request a topical anesthetic cream that when applied prior to a treatment, can minimize the stinging effect of the laser. AesthetiCare also uses "cold air anesthesia" during the treatment which greatly reduces any discomfort.

How many treatments are required?

Size, color, location and the age of the tattoo determine the number of treatments necessary for effective tattoo removal. During the consultation, your treatment regimen will be reviewed and any questions you have will be answered.

What results can I expect?

The results and appearance of the tattoo vary from patient to patient. After each treatment session you will see the tattoo become lighter. Due to the various types of the inks used in tattooing, the results and the number of treatments may vary. Typically, multiple treatments will be required and are scheduled 4 to 8 weeks apart.

AesthetiCare has been performing laser tattoo removal for more than 4 years. We are the only center in the area that owns the Medlite C6, as most aesthetic centers only rent a laser one day a month. We are committed to being the premier tattoo removal destination in the Midwest.