How many treatments are necessary?
It is impossible to accurately predict the number of treatments necessary as it depends on the amount of ink used and how deep the ink was inserted. However as a guide most professional tattoos will require at least six to twelve treatments. Follow up treatments are conducted at no less than 4-6 week intervals. Further fading can occur for several months after each treatment.
Can all types of tattoos be treated?
It is possible to remove or significantly lighten most tattoos. Black, blue and red tattoos tend to respond well. Aqua, green and yellow tattoos may be more resistant and only partially fade. White tattoos reflect laser light and therefore do not respond to laser treatment.
What are the costs likely to be?
Treatment costs will vary depending on the size, colour and time required to treat the tattoo. This can be discussed during your initial consultation.
How frequent are the treatments?
Time is required between each treatment to allow the body’s lymphatic (cleaning) system to remove the ink that has been treated by the laser. A minimum period of six (6) weeks between treatments is recommended.
How long after being tattooed can removal commence?
Removal can commence as soon as the tattoo has completely healed. Although it may appear healed within a week or two the tattoo will still require further time to completely heal prior to removal commencing. A minimum period of six (6) weeks is advised. Your initial consultation can take place at any time during the six weeks.
Can the area be re-tattooed?
Yes, the area can be re-tattooed following laser removal. Whether you have had complete removal, partial removal or just lightening of the area will be able to be re-tattooed. The wish to replace an existing tattoo is a common reason for having laser tattoo removal.
Will the tattoo completely disappear?
In many cases, there will be a 100% clearance of the tattoo. On average, 95% fading is considered a good result. The result depends upon the colour and type of ink used as well as the depth of penetration of the ink in the skin. Your therapist can discuss with you the likeliness of success during your initial consultation.
Will the treatment leave scarring?
In General, with modern laser technology the risk of scarring is very low, however, it is not zero and aftercare is important.
Black is the easiest colour to remove but some colours can be more resistant.
Anaesthetic creams can be used to numb the skin prior to laser treatment.
It is possible to remove or significantly lighten tattoos, but it is not always possible to totally remove a tattoo.
How does Enlighten laser tattoo removal work?
During the treatment, laser energy is delivered to the tattoo using ultra-short nanosecond or picosecond pulses. The pulses deliver a mechanical effect that shatters the ink particles into small pieces which are easily eliminated through the lymphatic system. Over time as the particles are removed, your tattoo lightens and ink-free skin will appear.
What are the advantages of Enlighten vs. other laser tattoo removal devices?
Enlighten features three selectively chosen wavelengths and two pulse durations to effectively remove all tattoo ink colours. Unlike traditional laser technology, Enlighten delivers pulses 1,000 times* faster, resulting in more complete clearance of unwanted tattoos in fewer treatment sessions.
How many treatments are required to move a tattoo?
The total number of treatments vary depending on the composition, depth and colour of the ink, as well as the size of the tattoo. Your provider can give you a better idea of the total number of treatments needed during your consultation and once your treatments begin.
Can Enlighten treat all colours of tattoo inks?
PICO Genesis FX treatments are ideal for patients of all skin types who are seeking improvement in ageing skin, acne scarring and skin tone irregularities with minimal downtime.
Is the procedure painful?
Patients compare the procedure to a rubber band being snapped against their skin. To minimise discomfort and improve your experience, a topical or local anaesthetic may be available from your provider.
