| Frequently
Asked Questions - Laser Tattoo
Removal
How successful is laser tattoo removal?
How many laser treatments
will be needed?
What side effects can occur
with laser tattoo removal?
What laser is used for tattoo removal?
How successful is laser tattoo removal?
This depends on the type and colour
of the ink, the size and the depth of the tattoo.
The effectiveness of treatment depends on how
well the wavelength of laser light is matched
to the absorption spectrum of a particular
colour of ink.
Amateur (ballpoint or Indian ink) tattoos are
the easiest and quickest to remove, while multi-colour
professional tattoos may be difficult to remove
entirely. Some inks (yellows and some greens)
are very resistant to treatment. At your free
consultation the nurse therapist will give
you an idea of the success you may expect,
and you can then decide whether or not to proceed
with the treatment.
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How many laser treatments
will be needed?
Amateur
tattoos may only need a few treatments, but
complex, professional, coloured tattoos
may need upwards of 10. It is, however, very
difficult to predict the number, as experience
has shown us that the different inks used
by many different tattoo shops may react in
many
different ways.
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What side effects can occur
with laser tattoo removal?
Serious side effects are rare. The treatment
area is covered with a dressing, as it may
blister or bleed slightly, but can be expected
to heal
in a few days. Treatment itself can be painful,
but the discomfort can be significantly reduced
by generously applying a local anaesthetic
cream (obtainable from any chemist) an hour
beforehand.
Scarring is rare, and protecting the site from
infection considerably reduces the chances
of it occurring.
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What laser is used for tattoo removal?
Most treatment
is done with Medlite II laser. All our laser machines
are FDA Approved, are regularly tested and certified.
Make
an appointment for
laser tattoo removal by filling in our online
form or contact
us on 0800 085 555 or
email info@veinandlaser.co.nz.
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