 Tattoo Removal
Decorative tattoos have a history dating back at least 5000
years. The desire to remove them has probably existed just as
long. Tattoos are made up of inks or pigments, which are
injected under the skin to form a picture. Over time, the body
surrounds these particles with a protective wall of collagen - a
natural protein in the skin - sealing the particles permanently
into position. Early attempts to remove tattoos have had less
than desirable results. The advent of lasers has permitted the
removal of most tattoo inks with a very low risk of scarring.
The laser can significantly lighten or remove many tattoo inks
and is particularly advanced in the removal of blue, black and
red inks. A laser removes tattoo ink with the energy of light.
Just as natural sunlight is made up of light wavelengths of many
colours, a laser is a device which is designed to produce one or
more specific wavelengths of light. These wavelengths are either
absorbed, reflected or simply passed through objects. Tattoo ink
is removed by using a specific wavelength which passes through
the skin but is absorbed by the ink. The rapid absorption of
light energy causes the tattoo ink to destruct, where it is then
removed by the body's natural filtering systems. Medical
research has taught us which wavelengths of light to use and
specifically how to deliver the laser's output to best remove
tattoo ink. Most patients will experience a positive,
temporary reaction to the laser treatment, illustrating that
laser therapy is effectively breaking down the unwanted pigment
or colouring in the skin. A few days after the treatment the
colouring of the unwanted tattoo will fade. The duration of
individual treatment sessions will vary according to the size
and colour of the tattoo, and the type of laser used. Treatment
usually takes less than half an hour. As each treatment causes
the tattoo to fade, a number of separate treatment sessions are
usually necessary to achieve the best results. Patients are
advised initially about the likely number of treatment sessions
required.
For a FREE no obligation consultation simply call 01491 873
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