Tattoo Removal
As tattoos increase in popularity, more people have body art they regret. The reasons vary: poor artist, fading or blurring of the ink, rash decision, youthful indiscretion, failed relationship, or maybe you’ve just changed. Whatever the reason, not all tattoo mistakes must be permanent.
Laser technology can help you fade or often completely remove tattoos. Unlike applying the ink, removing it is a long process, but one we will walk you through. Success rates depend on many factors.
How it Works
Tattoos are meant to be permanent. The injected ink is seen as a foreign by your body and your body is constantly trying to remove the ink. The ink particles, however, are too large for your immune cells to remove. Picture your immune cells as multiple little Pac-Mans. The Pac-Man tries to gobble up the ink, but the ink is too large for it to chomp. Therefore, the ink remains in the deep layers of your skin. We use the laser to help your body to clear the tattoo in the following steps:
The laser breaks down the ink particles into smaller pieces.
The “Pac-man” (immune cells, like macrophages) are able to devour the tiny particles.
The Pac-Man carries the particles through your bloodstream to the liver and kidney so your body can eliminate them through waste.
We wait roughly 12 weeks for the process, then zap the tattoo with the laser again.
How quickly this process works depends on many things, including your liver and kidney health, level of hydration, frequency of exercise. In addition, the type of ink, amount of ink and color of ink on your tattoo will influence the timeline for treatment.
The Picosecond laser is far superior to Nanosecond (Q switch) laser for tattoo removal. This means fewer treatments and better results.
Picoway by Candela is the best laser available for tattoo removal. Backed by years of studies and excellent results, Picoway is the choice of most experts in the field of tattoo removal. Research for yourself and look at before and after photos to see why.
The Laser Clinic is the only place to offer Picosecond treatment locally. Once again, we are local leaders in laser technology.
Picoway
Cosmetic Eyebrow Tattoos are priced per treatment at $250 (200 w/ PR) per treatment.
Eyeliner and lip treatment not available.
All Prices Listed are Estimates. Actual Prices will depend on size of area treated.
Actual Treatment Price will be determined at the time of your complimentary consultation.
PR = Photo/Promo Release
Tattoos will need on average between 6 - 12 treatments for clearance. Treatment is recommended every 12 weeks.
Larger areas are priced per 6x6 square. First is full price, each additional square is half price.
Multiple tattoos: Largest is full price, each additional square is half price
Packages are non-refundable, leftover treatments cannot be used for other tattoos or treatments.
No Show (less than 24-hour notice) are charged a $50 fee.
