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Laser Tattoo Removal Treatment
As early as the 1960s, doctors have been using lasers to burn tattoos out. In 1965, Doctor Leon Goldman documented the earliest report of tattoo pigment interaction with short-pulsed lasers.
Here's how it works: lasers remove tattoos by breaking up the pigment colors ofthe tattoo with a high-intensity light beam. Other colors can only be treated by selected lasers based upon thepigment color.
Using only the newest and most advanced lasers possible, were able to improve and correct any imperfections as well as turn back the clock on skins natural aging processes.
Currently, there are three types of lasers used in the removal available; Q-switched Nd:Yag, Q-switched Alexandrite, and the Q-switched Rubis. Over the past ten years, Q-Switch YAG lasers have been shown to be very effective at removing tattoos.
The newer Q-switched lasers are said by the National Institute of Health to result in scarring only rarely, however, and are usually used only after a topical anaesthetic has been applied.
The best form of treatment for tattoo removal is laser, and newer lasers can remove a wider range of colours from the tattoo and also minimise the risks of damage to the skin.
The process will take multiple treatments and the standard is six, with six week intervals between each treatment, and you may need different lasers for the different colours.
Some dermatologists and medical groups say the work is safe only when done by a physician in a doctor’s office; tattoo artists argue they know how skin, tattoo pigments and lasers interact and can provide an environment where their tattooed customers feel comfortable.
The American Academy
of Dermatology says that there is a low risk of scarring when using lasers to remove a tattoo - a 5% chance. Lasers also eliminate the risk of infection that is inherent in traditional tattoo removal techniques.
Lasers avoid the permanent scarring that often results from other types of treatments.
Medical
However, with the recent advances in medical technology, laser therapy has become the gold standard for removal of tattoos.
To improve your chances and reduce your risks, it is important to have your removal performed at a reputable clinic, with trained medical professionals, and well-maintained equipment.
As with any medical procedure, discuss these choices with your doctor and your tattoo artist to find the best method for you.
According to surveys conducted by two medical schools, one half of all people with tattoos have considered removing them.
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