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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to the ink?
What happens to the ink?
If you've ever seen a video of a tattoo getting lasered off, you might have noticed that the skin turns white after the laser hits it. This reaction is called "frosting" and is simply a release of gas as the laser penetrates the ink. However, it creates the illusion that the laser "vaporizes" the ink and this is NOT the case. The laser actually doesn't directly remove the ink. It DOES, however, shatter the ink particles, making them so small that your cells can carry them off to process through your immune system and out your digestive tract!
How long do I need to wait between treatments?
How long do I need to wait between treatments?
6-8 weeks. Your body needs time to remove the ink particles from the area. By 6-8 weeks, your body has taken away as much of the ink as it can, and re-encapsulated the remaining ink that is still too big to move. Then it's time to treat the area again and repeat the process!
Is it safe?
Is it safe?
Laser treatments are very safe! The light frequencies used in laser machines are well away from cancer causing frequencies like x-rays or gamma rays. In fact, the visible light spectrum is closer to these dangerous frequencies than the laser! (Rest assured, you are safe from any Bruce Banner incidents.)
Does it hurt?
Does it hurt?
The short answer is no, not really. Picosecond technology uses a "photo acoustic effect" to shatter ink. This means that the light hits the skin SO FAST, that it shatters the ink with sound, barely having enough time to create a thermal reaction. Traditional lasers use Nanosecond technology which is slightly slower than a Picosecond, so it has more time to create heat in the skin resulting in a burning sensation similar to oil spatter from cooking bacon. (This is likely what people have experienced when they describe discomfort during the removal process)
Numbing cream is still always an option to manage any discomfort and super chilled air from our Cryo Unit helps to alleviate any burning sensation.
Can all ink colors be treated?
Can all ink colors be treated?
Absolutely! Blacks remove the most easily, but reds, greens, blues, purples, neons, you name it can all be treated! The only type of ink that cannot/must be treated carefully is UV or glow in the dark inks. These inks contain phosphorus as the active ingredient, which when treated with laser energy, doesn't react well in the skin. That being said, very old UV ink is sometimes weak enough to be treated and removed. Your laser technician will always preform a test spot, first, to assess the skin's reaction and recommend the next course of action.
Can darker skin types get treatment?
Can darker skin types get treatment?
Yes, of course! While melanin is a pigment that the laser can target, adjustments on the machine allow for more gentle treatments to be performed, effectively treating the desired area without damaging the melanin cells. For more information, contact our team for a consultation! We will always thoroughly assess your individual skin before making a treatment plan.
Will the laser remove my body hair?
Will the laser remove my body hair?
No. Tattoo lasers target pigments only; they don't damage hair follicles in any way. If the body hair is dark, the laser may target the pigment in the hair and lighten it, but once the hair falls out and regrows it will return to it's natural color.
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