The area is numbed with a numbing cream for 30-45 Min
- Laser shots are given to the tattoo area with parameters depending on type of tattoo, type of patients skin.
- The time required for the session depends on the size of the tattoo. It varies from 15-45 Min.
- Multiple sittings are required
- The number of sessions needed to remove the tattoo depends on three factors: the age of the tattoo, the color of the ink, and the density of the ink.
- Type of ink: Professional tattoos take longer time than amateur tattoos. On an average 4-14 sittings may be required to remove a tattoo.
- Age: Older tattoos can be removed with fewer treatments than newer tattoos.
- Color: Certain colors are more easily removed than others. Black and red tattoos are the easiest to remove.
- Location: Because tattoo removal depends on the body to flush away the shattered ink particles, areas of the body with less circulation often take more time to show outcomes. The toes, fingers, ears, and nose are areas that may show slower outcomes.
- Ink Density: Shading in a tattoo is easily removed.
- Mild redness, swelling lasting for 1-2 days.
- No pain is felt after the session.
- Fading may be seen in next 4-8 weeks.
