New Jersey Laser Tattoo Removal

Laser Tattoo Removal is, as implied, the use of laser technology to remove tattoos from the skin of a patient who no longer desires that fire-breathing dragon or name of their ex-girlfriend on their body. It is also quite simply the most effective and safe technique available.

Up until about 15 years ago if one wanted removal of a tattoo-- laser technology was not an available choice. The prospective patient had a myriad of options at their disposal, and none of them very pleasant. From dermabrasion, which simply sanded the tattoo off of the skin, to excision, which actually removed the skin with the tattoo on it and sutured it back up with stitches, none of the choices were very appealing. And not only were these crude procedures extremely painful but they also could lead to scarring which often looked as bad as the tattoo itself.

But then in the 90’s Laser Tattoo Removal exploded onto the medical scene with its revolutionary approach. Laser Tattoo Removal could deliver pulses of light that could reach the dermis, the second level of the skin below the epidermis where tattoo ink resides, and break up the ink. Tattoos are permanent because the ink molecules are too big for the blood cells to carry away. By breaking the ink apart, New Jersey laser tattoo removal allows the blood cells to carry the ink away into the bloodstream. Henceforth the tattoo is removed without any invasive work on the skin itself.

Though New Jersey tattoo removal with lasers is very effective, the length of time and number of treatments vary according to the color and size of the tattoo as well as professional quality of the tattoo. The number of treatments can range from 6-12 or more, with 1-2 months between each treatment to allow the skin to recover.  Though results can’t be guaranteed, patient satisfaction for laser tattoo removal is very high. If you’d like to explore the possibilities of laser tattoo removal contact Pistone Cosmetic Dermatological Associates for a free consultation.