Burbank Plastic Surgery » Laser Tattoo Removal

Getting Rid of Large, Dark Tattoos

Merlin Silk — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:48:48 +0000

Dark ink large or small tattoos can be completely removed or faded with laser treatments. The number of treatments will vary depending on the type of ink used, size of the tattoo and depth of the tattoo. Even different colors such as red, yellow, or green can be successfully treated and faded. Each treatment usually only lasts several minutes. We implement different techniques such as local anesthetic, numbing cream, and cold to make it as comfortable as possible.

The following pictures show the effect of the laser after only a few application…

Tattoo Removal – One Treatment Only

Merlin Silk — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:30:02 +0000

Skins vary widely and the way the tattoo had been applied can make a big difference for the required number of treatments with the laser to remove it.

The following demonstrates that in some cases a single laser treatment with the the tattoo removal laser can make a big difference…

Only one or two more treatments might be required to render the tattoo invisible to the naked eye.

Laser Tattoo Removal

Merlin Silk — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:20:08 +0000

If you have a tattoo you no longer want, laser removal can eliminate the tattoo for you. Our YAG tattoo removal laser emits specific light energy that is absorbed by the tattoo pigment. We can treat blue ink as well as colored tattoos. The pigment is broken up by the laser into smaller pieces that the body can then eliminate on its own. After the laser treatment session the tattoo is covered by antibiotic ointment and a light bandage. The area can develop a thin scab that usually heals in a few days. The tattoo removal often requires multiple treatments about 6 weeks apart.