You’ll
be pleased to know that a tattoo needn’t be forever.
Our dermatologists consider laser removal to be the most successful and cost-effective way to remove tattoos. What’s more, the scarring risk is low.
Gold-standard laser
In line with our world-class treatment ethos, we use the gold-standard Q-switched Nd:Yag laser for all tattoo removals. Emitting energy in one strong pulse, this in turn heats up the ink on the skin to dissolve it.
Number of sessions
Alas,
one treatment won’t be enough. It usually requires about 7 to 10 sessions at 6-
to 8-week intervals to remove a tattoo. But in all instances, we offer an
initial free consultation to assess your tattoo and quote accordingly.
Old,
uncomplicated tattoos in black, brown, dark blue and green require fewer
sessions. But newer, larger, multi-coloured tattoos are more time-consuming, thus
requiring more sessions than the smaller single-colour ones.
However, you shouldn’t have unrealistic expectations. Lasermed’s Alta van der Merwe said, “Some colours are very stubborn. So, in some cases, lasers might not remove a tattoo completely. But you can rest assured that the tattoo will be very much faded, meaning it would be less noticeable.”
After-care
Following each session, it’s imperative to follow our aftercare instructions. You’ll need to apply antibacterial ointment to your skin for several days and change the wound dressing. Keep the treated area clean and dry for at least two weeks. Don’t pick at scabs. And under no circumstances should you expose the treated area to direct sunlight.
So, it’s good to know that a tattoo needn’t be forever
