Laser Removal of Tattoos

Are you having second thoughts about your tattoo? If so, you're not alone. Every day patients are seen from every walk of life that have second thoughts about their tattoos. What once seemed like a good idea may not fit your new image, and you wish it would just go away. Now your wish can come true. Utilizing our advanced laser systems, we can remove tattoos safely without leaving a scar.

Different lasers are required for removing different colors of tattoos. At Chernoff Plastic Surgery, Laser and Wellness Center, a multi wavelength approach to tattoos is possible utilizing our large array of lasers. Medical lasers utilize an intense beam of light to significantly lighten the tattoo with each treatment. The light energy may be delivered as a continuous wave of light or in pulses, depending upon the treatment and the type of laser utilized. When the ink particles of the tattoo absorb the light from the laser, they are broken up into smaller fragments. These fragments are then absorbed by your body's white blood cells and carried away by your body's natural cleansing mechanism. The cleansing process usually takes four to six weeks. Pigment that is deeper in the dermis and more concentrated will require numerous treatments to remove.