Remove Unwanted Tattoo'sPicoSure® Tattoo RemovalTattoo Regret? You’re not alone!Did you know 20% of people regret their tattoo? That’s 1 in 5! The number is astounding, but not surprising. There was a 43% increase in the number of tattoos removed in 2012, and 40% of people cited employment concerns as a reason for having their tattoo removed.
Tattoo RemovalAs the number of individuals with tattoos has increased, so has the need for improved tattoo removal methods. Tattoo removal methods have evolved from potentially harmful treatments that often had painful and sometimes permanent side effects to less harmful methods with good results.
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PicoSure® Tattoo Removal FAQ
How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments averages eight treatment per tattoo site. This number varies based on the color of the ink, the age, the area on the body and depth of the tattoo, skin type as well as other factors. Call Bella Beau Salon/Spa for a consultation and we will be able to give you a better estimate of time and cost based on your specific tattoo.
What is the difference between the Picosure and Q-Switch laser technologies?
PicoSure® is the newest and most advanced laser available for the removal of tattoos and will generally remove your tattoo more completely and in one third the amount of sessions than Q-Switch lasers. Until the launch of PicoSure®, Q-Switch lasers had been considered the gold standard for removing tattoos. Q-Switch laser treatments use thermal energy to heat up and break apart the ink particles. Now with PicoSure®, ultra-short pulses (one trillionth of a second in length!) hit the ink particle with a pressure so great, the ink shatters into tiny dust-like particles. Because the particles are so small, they are more readily absorbed and eliminated by the body. This can mean better clearance of the tattoo and less treatments overall!
The number of treatments averages eight treatment per tattoo site. This number varies based on the color of the ink, the age, the area on the body and depth of the tattoo, skin type as well as other factors. Call Bella Beau Salon/Spa for a consultation and we will be able to give you a better estimate of time and cost based on your specific tattoo.
What is the difference between the Picosure and Q-Switch laser technologies?
PicoSure® is the newest and most advanced laser available for the removal of tattoos and will generally remove your tattoo more completely and in one third the amount of sessions than Q-Switch lasers. Until the launch of PicoSure®, Q-Switch lasers had been considered the gold standard for removing tattoos. Q-Switch laser treatments use thermal energy to heat up and break apart the ink particles. Now with PicoSure®, ultra-short pulses (one trillionth of a second in length!) hit the ink particle with a pressure so great, the ink shatters into tiny dust-like particles. Because the particles are so small, they are more readily absorbed and eliminated by the body. This can mean better clearance of the tattoo and less treatments overall!
Does laser tattoo removal hurt and what can I expect?
You might experience some very slight discomfort during the procedure swelling which cooling of the skin with either the Zimmer chiller that blows cold air on the skin will significantly lessen. Side effects of laser procedures are generally few buy may include hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation at the sight or textural changes in the skin. There is a very low risk of permanent scarring.
Are some tattoos easier to remove than others?
The easiest tattoos to remove are ones with solid colors of black, followed by blue and green. In contrast, the hardest are the multi-colored tattoos containing floral and pastel colors such as yellow orange and white.
How much does laser tattoo removal cost?
This will depend entirely upon your individual tattoo. Size, location, age, color, depth of tattoo as well as your skin type will all be factors. PicoSure® costs around $200/sq inch per session.
Bella Beau Salon/Spa will honor any written estimate from another provider treating with PicoSure® laser. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call us at 651-501-8000.
