Tataway Tattoo Removal Boston

Tattoo removal once meant gambling low odds of success on a high risk of scarring and pain. Tattoos are designed to last forever, but as more and more people seek reversal of these deeply embedded ink deposits, technology too has kept pace with improved methods of safety and efficacy. The most advanced technology comes in the form of Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers using PhotoAcoustic Technology which safely penetrate the skin and target each tattoo ink color with specific wavelengths, causing tattoos to gradually fade during a course of 5 to 15 treatment sessions.

Personal tastes—and times — constantly change. That’s why removing unwanted tattoos will make a huge difference in how you feel about yourself. Experience the wonders of cosmetic laser treatment…and experience a new you. The safe and effective removal of a tattoo depends on a combination of the right experience, right technique, and right equipment. There is no one laser or combination of lasers anywhere that can completely remove all tattoos and all colors. It is necessary however to have the right lasers with the right wavelengths to treat all the treatable colors and inks. Technique is also critically important in laser tattoo removal because no two tattoos are the same. Technique is based on extensive training and developed over time by extensive experience.

Most people mistakenly believe that a tattoos size is the most important factor in success. This is absolutely false. Other factors are much more important. In my experience, many tattoos respond beautifully with 95-99% fading. However, tattoo inks differ in their response to laser treatment and not all tattoos are equally treatable. There is no guarantee. There are over 100 or more tattoo inks in use worldwide today. Not knowing which tattoo ink, how much was used, or how deeply it was placed may make it impossible to precisely estimate the degree of removal possible or the number of treatments required for any given tattoo. The inks colors, physical and chemical composition, its depth and density, as well as location on the body and the persons skin color and healing tendencies are all critical factors.

To generalize, black ink responds best. Yellow often does not respond often at all. Greens, sky-blues and purples require an additional laser and are more difficult. Certain newer inks are extremely resistant. Some red inks are easy, other types very difficult. White or flesh tones may not respond and may actually darken when treated. Older inks are usually easier than some newer inks. Amateur ink is usually easier than professional ink. Tattoos that have been covered by another tattoo as well as more thickly inked tattoos take longer. These are general rules. After examination of your tattoo I can be more specific.

Skin pigmentation (tone) is also important. In my experience, lighter skin responds much better than darker skin. The lighter the skin tone, the less resistance to light penetration. This translates into greater absorption of laser light, more effective breakdown of the tattoo and quicker more complete fading. In addition, the darker the skin tone, the greater absorption of laser light by skin pigment leading to increased likelihood of skin lightening or darkening. Skin discoloration is rare and minimal in lighter skin but common and often very noticeable in dark skin. Scarring is possible but very unusual. It is more likely in darker skin. I do not treat anyone with a history of keloids or abnormal scarring. In the interest of safety, skin tone darker than olive or light brown will always require a test laser spot treatment in my practice to determine whether this procedure is advisable. The fee for this test is $250 and is part of the consultation as it is necessary in this instance to answer the questions regarding a tattoos candidacy.