Laser tattoo removal, procedure, benefits, and risks.
Laser tattoo removal
Laser tattoo removal technology has developed rapidly over the past decade. To The Point Tattoos Salon is one of the salons in Rugby with laser tattoo removal equipment. Tattoo removal has been a To the Point Tattoos Salon service for over six years. This made it possible to accumulate experience in skin care after skincare and develop new techniques, especially for removing coloured tattoos, darker skin types, heavy coverage, semi- permanent make-up, recalcitrant tattoos, and ghosting. To The Point Tattoos salon has the latest and highest quality laser machine, enabling the most up-to-date service for laser tattoo removal in the UK. At To The Point Tattoos, the quality of the laser machine is essential to us; we only purchase the best FDA-approved equipment from trusted, reliable manufacturers.
Procedure
The laser shatters and disperses the ink into tiny fragments, allowing the body's immune system, mainly white blood cells (monocytes), to safely remove the broken ink fragments from the body. The laser begins at the skin's surface, removing a layer of ink; each session gets deeper and visibly lightens in appearance. It is essential to leave enough time between sessions for the ink to be removed; otherwise, the same ink may be hit twice – potentially wasting a session. The build-up of heat will cause raised and red skin; specific lasers can blister, and others can cause pinpoint bleeding on more potent treatments. The aftercare is essential to follow for good skin health. The tattoo will lighten gradually until it is gone or too deep to remove. Avoiding the sun on the tattoo between sessions is helpful to minimise pigmentation changes in the area. This is usually easily achieved by applying a plaster to the area or appropriate clothing.
Benefits
Cleaner, ink-free skin without skin damage! Laser tattoo removal once took 2-3 years, but thanks to advanced technology, most clients with regular tattoos will only one-two years need treatment needs (depending on the quality of the tattoo ink in the skin). The removal process has changed rapidly, making it accessible to all skin types with faster removal times; it has become more affordable and, importantly, leaves the skin in better condition. Many clients have no visible signs of ever having a tattoo!
☑ Skin tests are £20 of charge (required 48 hours before treatment)
☑ Sessions can be performed every 6-8 weeks.
☑ Small Tattoos can take 2 minutes to laser!
☑ Numbing cream can be applied beforehand.
☑ Cooling frozen pillow improves discomfort and blistering.
☑ Aftercare antiseptic cream (Savlon, Bepanthen) is required for each session.
☑ A typical tattoo can be gone in less than a year if the skin is kept soft with antiseptic cream!
Risk
As with any laser tattoo removal machine, there are risks involved. Picking the correct laser for your skin type and ink colour is important to maintain good skin health. Here at To The Point Tattoos Salon, the health of your skin is important to us. We want the skin to look as fantastic as possible once you have finished. This protects the lasered skin from friction but also allows the heat out of the skin to reduce blistering. We also give every client detailed aftercare guidance to help you on your journey to healing. Blisters are a normal part of the procedure. Here at To The Point Tattoos Salon, we have highly trained practitioners who will use techniques to reduce the chances of blistering, whether through cooling the tattoo or splitting your treatments up. Changes in the skin tone can change, this is more likely if you have sun on the area between treatments, pop blisters. Pick scabs or have friction on the tattoo during the healing process. Scarring is almost unheard-of lasers and is more down to the person’s skin type and aftercare. Occasionally, clients may have endured scarring from the tattooing process itself through the needle. The skin is usually raised in this case, and the laser will struggle to remove the ink, although removal is possible. Further skin resurfacing can help to flatten the skin once the ink is removed.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Intense Pulsed Light, or IPL, is another service To The Point Tattoos offers. Intense Pulsed Light hair removal (IPL) is a cosmetic procedure that eliminates or reduces undesirable hair using light. The apparatus emanates light energy absorbed by hair follicles' melanin (pigment). This results in follicle injury, which impedes hair growth. It is productive for individuals who have dark hair and fair complexion. Typically, multiple sessions are required to achieve enduring results.
