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Safe, Effective Tattoo Removal

COMFORTABLE ESTHETIC CENTER IN BEND, OREGON

Tattoos are an incredibly popular art form, seen in people of all ages. In many situations, a person who gets a tattoo will keep it for life. However, we are now seeing a demand for safe, effective Laser Tattoo Removal in Bend, which we are pleased to provide in our comfortable esthetic center.

Is Laser Tattoo Removal The Only Option For Clearer Skin?

ACHIEVING CLEARER SKIN

The need for tattoo removal is not new. Everything from surgery to creams have been developed in hopes of clearing tattooed skin. Topical creams continue to be sold in various retail outlets. To avoid surgical removal, many people try such products. The issue with a topical approach is the ink is not on the skin’s surface but in the tissues beneath. For this reason, a cream or other topical product will not achieve the desired outcome.

Tattoo removal surgery is not an ideal treatment, either. Although it may be able to remove a tattoo completely, it can come with significant potential risks like infection, permanent scarring, skin discoloration, and more. In worst cases, some people try dangerous tattoo removal techniques such as scrubs or peels that can be risky to their health, causing skin irritation, infection, allergic reaction, and scars. Although other methods of tattoo removal exist, they are not recommended by reputable providers.

Does Laser Tattoo Removal Get Good Results?

Many people have misconceptions about laser treatment for tattoo removal. Historically, lasers were less effective due to their infancy. Early devices could successfully remove certain colors but not others. Thermal energy was somewhat uncomfortable. They were not ideal for large unwanted tattoos or tattoos that have been in place for a long time because of their inefficiency. And they weren’t able to safely accommodate patients with darker skin. For many patients, laser treatment was not always worth the hassle and tattoo removal cost.Laser tattoo removal has advanced dramatically in recent years. Today, the process of removing unwanted ink is much easier, more comfortable, and more precise. Using different wavelengths of light delivered in ultra-short pulses, it affects even the pigments that have historically been a challenge.

How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?

PARTICLES OF INK ARE BROKEN APART

Treatment involves targeting ink with a state-of-the-art 1064/532 Q-switch laser. The thermal energy of these precise wavelengths passes through the epidermis and is absorbed into deeper tissue. Here, particles of tattoo ink are broken apart. With each subsequent session, the pigment particles are further broken down until they are small enough to be naturally absorbed and reduced. Over time, the body will get rid of the tattoo pigment through the natural lymphatic pathways.Previously, this process was inefficient because a specific wavelength could not be matched with every pigment color. That means according to the specific tattoo ink, you may not be able to achieve complete removal. Today, however, laser treatment can encompass a wide variety of pigments and ink particles used in professional tattoos. It can now do so with less discomfort, fewer pulses, and better final results.

Is The Process The Same For Every Patient?

Modern laser devices like ours have adjustable settings that allow full customization for each individual. Not all tattoo ink is the same, just like not all skin is the same. To determine the most appropriate setting, we will assess your skin as well as the characteristics of your tattoo prior to your Bend Laser Tattoo Removal.

How many treatments will I need?

Every person’s skin and immune system are unique, and these factor into the result. Also, the size, age, colors, density, and location of your unwanted tattoo all affect the removal process. The experienced staff at our medical spa in Bend can develop a personal treatment plan through which you can feel better about the appearance of your skin. To learn more about Laser Tattoo Removal Bend patients should contact our office and schedule a consultation.