TATTOO REMOVAL

With any laser/light treatments it is important to avoid excessive sun exposure, tanning and tanning creams.

Tattoo removal treatment time will vary on the surface area being treated. Sessions typically only last a few minutes.

Common side effects that are expected and normal include: whitening of the tattoo, redness, swelling, bruising anda sunburn like feeling.
Adverse effects: Blistering is possible with tattoo removal. If a blister forms DO NOT puncture it as this will increase risk of scarring.

Pigment changes may occur. These are usually transient and will resolve in 6-12 months. Permanent de-pigmentation only occurs in about 1% of cases.
Risk of scarring is low. It is important to adhere to your post treatment instructions. Textural changes occur in some cases but will often resolve within a few months.

After your consultation we will conduct a test patch on your tattoo. This will provide information on how your skin reacts to the laser and the parameters to treat you within. This particularly important for darker skin types (4-6). This will also give you an opportunity to experience the laser and decide if application of topical anesthetics is suitable.

• Avoid excessive heat in the skin;
• Avoid strenuous exercise;
• Avoid hot showers/baths, sauna etc for 24-48 hours;
• Avoid exposing the treated are to the sun;
• Use SPF 30+ on sun exposed areas and wear protective clothing;
• Do not pick or scratch the treatment area;
• Treated area may feel sunburned for a couple days;
• Cold packs can be applied as needed;
• Sometimes the treated area may remain red and swollen for even a couple weeks after your session;
• If the treated area begins to itch Bepanthen cream or Pawpaw ointment can be applied to relieve symptoms;
• If blistering occurs do NOT puncture them;
• If crusting or oozing occurs continue to apply Pawpaw or Bepanthen cream;
• Because the ink particles are cleared through the lymphatic system it is important to stay healthy by drinking lots of water and exercising to assist in the elimination of the ink particles faster; and
• You can continue to exercise and follow your regular regime 2-3 days after your treatment.

AFTERCARE – USE STRATAMED:

We recommend using Stratamed products above all to use for your post treatment care. Stratamed is a breakthrough treatment that can be used on non-epithelialized wounds and compromised skin. Stratamed can be used for two weeks following treatment to prevent abnormal scarring and facilitate in the healing process. We stock Stratamed products which can be purchased for your home care pack.

For most tattoos, Yes! We use the most advanced Q-switched laser technology available for multi-colour spectrum tattoo removal; almost every tattoo will be completely removed. In rare circumstances where poor quality inks were used, injected by unqualified tattoo artists using incapable machinery or multiple layers were applied, tattoo removal may prove difficult and may require other treatments.

Yes! Skin returns to normal in almost every patient. A lightening of the skin (hypo-pigmentation) may occur but is usually transient and will resolve itself in the following months after your treatments are complete.