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LASER TATTOO REMOVAL
Our Q-Switched Ruby Laser emits powerful beams of
light, designed to be absorbed specifically by the
particles of ink in the skin. Certain colours of
light are absorbed by specific colours of the tattoo
ink. The light fragments the ink particles and your
body absorbs these particles naturally. The colour
fades over a few weeks. Laser tattoo removal is the
safes, quickest treatment available, and the least
likely to damage your skin. Other treatment options
are excision and dermabrasion. These are rarely used
today as they have a high likelihood of scarring the
skin.
Treatment consists of cleansing the area to be
lasered and photographic documentation is completed.
The laser glides over the skin and “hits” the
pigmented areas of the tattoo. Treatment times
depend on the type and size of tattoo. A tattoo the
size of a quarter takes about 3-5 minutes to treat.
Some patients require a topical anaesthetic cream
that can minimize the stinging effect of the laser.
This will be discussed at the consultation visit.
Many patients tolerate the removal procedure without
topical anaesthetic. An antibiotic ointment is
applied following the treatment and is covered with
a protective dressing. Side effects of laser tattoo
removal include redness, mild swelling or
tenderness, crusting, a sunburn sensation, or
itching right after laser treatment.
The number of treatments that you will need to
effectively erase the tattoo depends on its size,
colour, location and age. During your consultation,
we will attempt to answer all of your questions. Be
sure to contact us if you experience any side
effects not described during your consultation.
The number of treatments vary. After each session
the tattoo becomes lighter. Various types of ink are
used in tattooing, so the results and the number of
treatments vary. Typically, multiple treatments will
be required and are scheduled 6-8 weeks apart.
Black, dark blue, dark green ink responds the best.
The most difficult colours to lighten are red and
yellow.
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LASER TATTOO REMOVAL |
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Medical
Aesthetics is proud to introduce the new
Wavelight Q-Switched
Ruby Laser to Southwestern Ontario. We are
the only clinic in Ontario,
outside of Toronto, with this new technology
from Germany. The Wavelight is designed to
absorb ink from amateur and professional
tattoos. Laser tattoo removal is the safest,
quickest treatment available.
Treatments usually take only a few minutes.
The number of treatments that you will need
to effectively erase the tattoo depends on
its size, colour, location and age. During
the consultation, price, treatment time, and
expected results will be discussed. |
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Tattoo
Removal, per treatment: |
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| 0-2
square inches |
$150
per treatment |
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2-6
square inches |
$200 per
treatment |
| 6-10
square inches |
$300
per treatment |
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Over 10
square inches |
price
determined at consultation |
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We accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit or Cash.
Medicard Financing Available. Skin care
consultations and treatment plans are free!
*Revised September 2006 - prices are subject to change
without notice |
