Laser Tattoo Removal
Overview
How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work? And Can YOUR Tattoo be Removed?
Are you concerned that aging and gravity are changing your once fresh tattoos into a smudgy mess? Or maybe you simply grew out of a phase and have changed your mind about your body art. Whatever the case may be, you don’t have to live with those unwanted tattoos. With laser tattoo removal, you can finally say goodbye to those once cute flowers on your ankle, the Chinese characters on your back, or that pesky devil on your bicep that seemed so right at the time.
Under the guidance of board-certified dermatologist and board-certified dermatologic cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joel Schlessinger, Schlessinger MD in Omaha, Nebraska, offers over 20 years of laser tattoo removal experience. Call now for a consultation and treatment for tattoo removal.
Watch Dr Schlessinger discuss Laser Tattoo Removal
Remove Unwanted Tattoos With Laser Tattoo Removal
Laser tattoo removal has evolved dramatically over the years. Advances in the technology have made it more effective in tackling many different color pigments and sizes. The treatment itself is individualized and the process involved depends more on the color and overall size of the tattoo rather than on the design.
Dr. Schlessinger will closely analyze the tattoo’s structure to develop the ideal treatment plan for each individual patient. Cost for removal varies according to the size, location, and quality of the tattoo. Dr. Schlessinger and his team perform a method called ‘the stacked’ treatment, which can dramatically shorten the amount of sessions necessary for removal by performing four treatments at the same time. We use a special patch, the Describe Patch, that allows for more treatments to be safely done at the same session. It utilizes perfluorodecalin (PFD) to achieve these great results. Dr. Schlessinger is the only practitioner in the Omaha area who uses it and has done so since 2015.
The Tattoo Removal Procedure
Laser tattoo removal requires the proper use of various types of lasers to remove tattoos completely. Dr. Schlessinger has multiple lasers that can be used for tattoos, and this selection allows him to treat a variety of colors and tattoo patterns that might otherwise be challenging to treat.
Dr. Schlessinger will begin the procedure by preparing the tattooed skin and administering a topical anesthetic over the area to be treated.. The tattoo will then be anesthetized. Tattoo ink is made up of particles, which are placed into the skin with needles as you get a tattoo. Depending on the tattoo, you may have many ink color pigments that are embedded into the deep layers of your skin. A special device that delivers fast and precise laser pulses is used to target these pigments and eradicate that tattoo from your body.
Black ink can almost always be removed in a series of treatments that are scheduled a month or so apart. The dark pigment makes it easier for the laser to target and zap the ink particles and the skin cells that contain them. Yellow, white, orange, purple, or green tattoo colors are more difficult to remove completely and may require more treatment sessions to effectively remove them from your body. Certain colors may be impossible to remove (mainly green or light blue).
If the color of light shot into the skin matches the color of the ink, the ink will heat up the particles and break them down. As the particles become smaller and smaller through multiple treatments, they’ll eventually go away by absorbing into your bloodstream to be removed from the body.
Because the laser delivers light that can generate heat, the heat can also cause scarring. This can be a particular concern on highly sensitive areas of the skin, such as removing permanent makeup tattoos on the lips, for example. That’s why it’s important to work with a skilled physician like Dr. Schlessinger and his associates who can help safely and effectively remove your tattoo while keeping the surrounding skin as safe as possible.
Patient Reviews
I had a consultation for laser tattoo removal. Everyone from the front desk receptionist to the nurses and doctors that assisted were incredibly friendly. I had Dr. Schlessinger for my initial consultation and he walked me through how the process would work and what I could expect. While waiting for the nurse I was shown a video about tattoo removal and that was extremely helpful as I haven’t been through the process at this location. I have previously had laser tattoo removal at another place in Omaha and the difference was insane! The last place I went didn’t offer to numb it and did not give me anything to help with the pain. The last place flew through it in about 10 minutes and never changed the laser (even though I have many different colors in my tattoo). The nurse at Skin Specialists gave me the option for numbing the area, which I didn’t do since it is such a large tattoo and I have gone through the process without numbing before. They did however provide Pro-nox which provided relief from the pain. The nurse took her time and talked me through the process as she was doing it. They changed the lasers and the strength a few times through the process. I was SHOCKED at how little this actually hurt, especially compared to the other place I have gone in the past. The care and the time the staff took to help me with this was very much appreciated and I had a great experience. I can’t recommend Skin Specialists enough!
– Hilary C.
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What is the Stacked ‘Describe Patch’ Method?
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What Results Can You Expect?
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What You Need to Know Before The Laser Tattoo Removal Procedure
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What Happens After The Procedure?
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What Are the Possible Side Effects?
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Good Candidates for Laser Tattoo Removal?
“Tattoo removal is an important part of many peoples’ journey to a better state of mind. We offer advanced alternatives and solid advice as to whether or not the tattoo you may want removed can be taken off or not.”
