Tattoos are permanent markings, but they don’t have to be. If you regret getting your tattoo, you are not alone. Countless people all over the world wish they could remove their tattoos. Thankfully, there is an effective way to do that! Laser tattoo removal can successfully get rid of your tattoo. Within a few sessions, your tattoo will be a thing of the past. At Laser Skin Solutions Jacksonville, we offer laser tattoo removal in Jacksonville Beach, FL. We have many years of experience with removing tattoos. You can trust us to get rid of your unwanted tattoo! If you would like to know more about laser tattoo removal, contact us online or visit us in Jacksonville Beach. We would be glad to help you!
Is It Possible To Completely Remove Your Tattoo?
It is possible to remove your tattoo. The good news is that you don’t need to have it surgically removed. We can use lasers to remove your tattoo. You may wonder how this is possible since tattoos are meant to be permanent. First, let’s discuss what a tattoo is. Then you will understand just how possible it is to remove your tattoo.
How Does a Tattoo Work?
When you get a tattoo, thousands of microscopic particles of ink are inserted into your skin. These particles remain suspended in your skin, so the tattoo can be visible. Your immune system won’t try to remove these foreign microscopic particles because they are too big. Your immune system only perceives a particle as a threat if it is small enough. This means that the ink particles remain suspended in your skin permanently or until a laser removes them.
How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?
We can remove your tattoo using a laser to break the microscopic ink particles down. When the ink particles are small enough, they can be removed from your body naturally by your immune system. The laser sends high-powered light waves to the targeted area and heats the particles until they break down. Once these particles have been heated and broken down, your body will flush them out, and your tattoo will be history. While this procedure is easy enough, it does not yield instant results.
How Many Sessions Does It Take to Remove the Tattoo?
The number of tattoo removal sessions required will be different for each patient since each tattoo is different. The time it takes to remove a tattoo depends on three factors:
The size of the tattoo.
The colors in the tattoo.
The complexity of the tattoo design.
Of course, larger tattoos will take longer to remove, especially if it is a complex design with various colors. On average, you can expect your tattoo to be completely removed in 1-10 laser sessions. While that is a vague answer, you can visit us for a consultation to know for sure. We also ensure that your sessions have a 6-week interval between them to allow your body to heal and remove the broken-down ink particles naturally.
Is Laser Tattoo Removal Painful?
Your burning question may be about how the treatment will feel. Much like laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal can be slightly painful. However, you should avoid applying a numbing cream to your skin before the treatment, as this could interfere with the laser pulses. We will do everything we can to successfully remove your tattoo with minimal pain and discomfort.
Aftercare Tips Between Sessions
It is essential to take care of your skin between tattoo removal sessions. Ensure that you clean the area being treated with soap and water each day. You can apply an antibiotic ointment to speed up the recovery process. However, we will provide a set of instructions specific to your tattoo removal treatment.
Types of Tattoo Removal Lasers
We use different lasers for different tattoos. The color and size of your tattoo will determine the laser we use to remove it. We use the following lasers for tattoo removal:
Enlighten™
PicoSure™
Traditional Q-Switches Laser
Alex TriVantage
Tattoos That Can be Removed
We can remove a wide variety of tattoos. However, the tattoo you have will determine the number of sessions and cost to have it removed. Different tattoos use different inks. This changes the way it is removed. We can effectively remove the following types of tattoos:
Professional Tattoos
Stick and Poke Tattoos
Cosmetic or Makeup Tattoos
Traumatic Tattoos
Medical Tattoos
Eyelid Tattoos
How Much Does Laser Tattoo Removal Cost?
As we mentioned, the cost to remove your tattoo depends on the tattoo itself. Your tattoo removal will be more expensive if you have a larger, more complex tattoo with various colors that are difficult to break down. Light blues, green, purple, and orange may require more effort to remove. However, we offer a treatment package to help you manage the costs of your tattoo removal. Feel free to contact us to ask about these packages.
Schedule a Consultation
When you visit us for an initial consultation, we can provide information that is relevant to you and your tattoo. We can assess your tattoo and create a suitable treatment plan to remove it safely and effectively. We will also ask you a few questions to learn more about your health condition, such as allergies, skin type, and previous treatments.
The Best Laser Tattoo Removal in Jacksonville Beach, FL
You can view the tattoo laser removal before and after images to see the success of previous patients. At Laser Skin Solutions Jacksonville, we want you to be confident about yourself. If your tattoo prevents this from happening, contact us to schedule your consultation.
