■ TATTOO REMOVAL

We are not aware of any other medical facility in Michigan that possess the combined technologies necessary to effectively remove ALL colors in tattoos. We use two lasers as needed. The Medlite C6 and the Candela TriAdvantage Alexandrite laser.

You thought “Joe” or “Tina” would be permanent and the black rose was a great idea - at the time. Well, times change. Fortunately, so do technological advancements. With laser tattoo removal, your tattoo can also become just a memory.

Laser treatment is the application of choice for people from all walks of life looking to erase a tattoo they have outgrown. Laser Tattoo Removal is the non-invasive, safer alternative that specifically targets the skin layer that holds the ink used to create the tattoo.

Treatments are scheduled between four to eight weeks apart in order to give each treatment time to work. The number of recommended appointments will depend on your tattoo’s size, placement, and color and can be best approximated by your technician.

At Skin & Vein, we appreciate the sensitive nature of considering cosmetic procedures. If you have a tattoo or other skin blemish that you would like removed, do not hesitate to call our office to arrange a private consultation with our experienced laser-technicians.

Preparation:
There is no preparation for Tattoo Removal.

Procedure:
Most treatments do not require anesthetics. However, an anesthetic ointment may be applied to numb the treatment area before the procedure. In some cases, a local injection may be suggested.

A beam of light from the medical laser breaks up the ink particles that are then absorbed naturally through your system, lightening and, in many cases, completely removing the unwanted tattoo.

The feeling of the laser on the skin has been compared to that of a snap of a rubber band or a sting that is followed by a sunburn-like sensation.

Directly after treatment you can expect some swelling and/or redness. Your skin may appear discolored or white (hypopigmented), which is normal and will disappear over time. In the case of hypopigmentation, normal skin tone should return in six to 12 months after your last treatment. The treated area may also blister, scab, peel or swell directly after your procedure, depending on the color of ink being removed.

Your treatment will take from 5 to 10 minutes although larger tattoos may require more time.

Aftercare:
Care may vary depending on your skin's response to treatment. It is important that you do not irritate the treatment area as it will be sensitive afterward. If you do scab or blister we recommend you use a topical ointment such as vaseline, bacitracin or polysporin. Otherwise no specific care is needed but you should cover the areas to avoid sun exposure.

Results:
The results from Laser Tattoo Removal treatments can be quite dramatic and some tattoos will disappear completely. Large or heavily pigmented tattoos applied by a professional tattoo artist will probably require multiple treatments, so talk to us about the process. As long as you know what to expect going in, we can probably get your tattoo out.

Precautions:
Due to the fact that there is no regulation attached to tattoo ink, results may vary. As it is impossible to know precisely what material has been used in every application, some tattoos may be partially removed even after several sessions.

Call us to learn more about "Freedom Ink" founded by Dr. Eric Seiger that gives former gang members a new lease on life by removing their gang-related tattoos.