There are plenty of reasons to reconsider a tattoo. Maybe your taste has changed. Maybe the tattoo has changed. Or maybe you simply don’t want it anymore.
Whatever the reason, laser tattoo removal can gradually fade unwanted tattoo ink through a series of treatments.
At Midwest Dermatology, we use advanced laser technology to treat tattoos in a range of colors and sizes.
Tattoo ink is designed to stay in your skin, which is exactly what makes removing it a process.
Laser treatment delivers targeted energy to tattoo pigment, breaking the ink into smaller particles. Over time, your body naturally clears those particles and the tattoo gradually fades.
Different wavelengths can be used to target different colors of tattoo ink while minimizing treatment to the surrounding skin.
Yes. Our laser technology allows us to treat a wide range of tattoo colors, including lighter and brighter inks as well as traditional dark inks.
Every tattoo is different, so your physician will evaluate your tattoo and recommend a treatment plan based on its colors, size and other characteristics.
Laser tattoo removal isn’t a one treatment process. Most tattoos require a series of sessions spaced apart to allow the skin to heal and the body time to clear fragmented pigment.
The number of treatments varies considerably from one tattoo to another. Some tattoos fade more quickly, while others may require additional sessions. Complete removal cannot be guaranteed.
Most people describe laser tattoo removal as a quick snapping or stinging sensation against the skin. Comfort depends on the size and location of the tattoo as well as individual sensitivity.
Topical numbing may be used when appropriate to make treatment more comfortable.
The treated area may be red, swollen or tender following treatment. Temporary blistering, crusting or changes in pigmentation can also occur as the skin heals.
You’ll receive instructions for caring for the area after treatment, including protecting it from sun exposure and avoiding irritation while it heals.
Before beginning laser tattoo removal at Midwest Dermatology, you’ll meet with a physician who will evaluate your tattoo, your skin and your goals.
That consultation is an important part of treatment. Tattoo removal isn’t identical for every person or every tattoo, and having realistic expectations from the beginning helps us develop a treatment plan that’s right for you.
Schedule a consultation to learn what laser tattoo removal may be able to accomplish for your tattoo.
Call (402) 933-0800 to schedule a consultation.
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