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A doctor or assistant will cleanse the area on and around the tattoo in order to remove oils on the
skin. During the procedure you’ll feel intense emissions of light penetrate the tattooed area.
Also, you will hear noise as the laser does its work, both from the machine itself and the fans
that operate continuously to reduce heat in the room and clean the air.
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Laser treatments take from ten to twenty minutes and several treatments are needed to achieve the
desired results (note: the number will vary depending on the depth and color of the tattoo,
but eight to twelve treatments for one tattoo are not uncommon).
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The area may be red, as if mildly sunburned, for several weeks. There may also be some bruising
and with deeper tattoos bleeding is not uncommon. If this occurs, the area may be treated with an
antibiotic ointment and a bandage will be applied. Recovery times depend on the extent of the
treatment and the individual’s capacity to heal. Redness and sensitivity may continue for several
weeks and there may be discoloration and a change in skin texture, on the treated area, which
will gradually improve. You should avoid exposing the treated area to the sun, as this may delay
healing. Overall, you may not notice significant results until several treatments have been
completed.
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- • Are physically healthy
- • Are psychologically stable
- • Do not smoke
- • Want to change their appearance
- • Are willing to commit a substantial amount of time to the process
- • Do not have fluorescent colors in their tattoo
- • Do not have unusual scar formations, such as keloids, or scars in the tattooed area
- • Do not have connective tissue disorders, such as lupus
- • Are not taking Accutane, nor have taken it for the previous 18 months
- • Have not had other cosmetic surgery in the tattooed
- • Are well informed about the procedure
- • Hold realistic expectations about the outcome
The above is only a partial list of the criteria that your doctor will consider in determining
whether or not this procedure is appropriate for you.
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With modern lasers, extensive scarring is quite rare, although some changes in skin texture and
color are common. The area treated by the laser may become hardened or rough, and the skin may
become lighter or darker than the skin that surrounds it.
Laser treatment can also cause the development of small superficial cysts in the skin.
If necessary, these cysts can easily be removed through minor surgery. Lasers can also cause
burns or other injuries. To reduce the risks involved in this procedure, carefully follow all
of your doctor’s instructions both before and after the procedure.
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