Laser Tattoo Removal in Perth
Whatever the reason for wanting to remove or fade your tattoo, the PicoSure Pro Laser is the way to go about it.
Prices from $90.
Tattoo Removal with Perth’s only PicoSure Pro Laser.
All skin types. All tattoo types.
Whatever the reason for wanting to remove your tattoo, laser is the only sensible way to go about it. With advancements in laser technology, and especially with the PicoSure Pro Laser, tattoo removal is the best option for those wishing to remove or lighten their tattoos.
The PicoSure Pro Laser is proven to have a 75% higher chance of removing traces of unwanted pigments within a single treatment. Unlike other laser treatments, there is very minimal risk of skin discolouration after a PicoSure Pro treatment. Treating an average-sized tattoo typically takes around 10 minutes with this laser.
Tattoo removal with Dr Tattov
Our PicoSure Pro, the first in WA, uses photomechanical (pressure wave) technology rather than heat like other lasers to shatter the tattoo particles into much smaller fragments compared to other lasers (such as the Q-switch) which allows the body’s immune system to get rid of the ink pigmentation at a faster rate.
PicoSure patients report shorter recovery time compared to Q-switched lasers and also fewer treatments to remove the tattoo.
The PicoSure Pro laser makes tattoo removal even easier. It can treat:
Multi-coloured tattoos, including red, orange, blue and green
Hard-to-remove black ink
Stubborn, previously treated tattoos
The sophisticated system has 755nm wavelengths that targets black, blue, and green tattoo inks, whilst the 532nm wavelength effectively treats “sunset colours”—red, yellow and orange—which are typically hard to correct. There is also a Turbo Adjustable Pressure facility that can be used on tattoos treated elsewhere and that have stopped responding to treatment.
Why PicoSure Pro Laser for tattoo removals?
When it comes to lasers, not all are equal.
There are some older technologies, such as traditional Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers which deliver photo-thermal pulses to break up the pigment of the tattoo. Although reasonably effective this technology struggles to treat some pigment colours and can require many sessions to even fade the tattoo. Furthermore, the Q-switch pulses are measured by nano seconds (which is 1000 times longer than pico technology) and this results in more heating of the skin and surrounding tissues which can be painful at the time and can also lead to skin damage resulting in long-term issues such as hyper and/or hypo pigmentation.
How laser tattoo removal works
Before making the decision to have a laser tattoo removal procedure, it is important to remember that this is a medical procedure. To ensure safety and desired results, it is imperative for the doctors at Dr Tattov to properly assess the area and advise you on what to expect during the treatment. During the consultation, our practitioners will discuss how many sessions will be required, the best laser technology to use and the potential risks as well as information about aftercare to minimise the potential side effects.
During the procedure, the doctors at Dr Tattov will deliver laser energy into the ink particles of the unwanted tattoo. The laser breaks these particles into tiny pieces that the body can naturally eliminate. This is a gradual process, and the number of laser treatments depend on how extensive the tattoo is. Gradual treatment also minimises any potential side effects.
No downtime is required following the treatment, however it is recommended to keep the area clean and protected from the sun. On average, laser tattoo removal sessions take approximately 10 minutes to complete and should be separated by a four to six week interval.
A number of treatments are usually needed to completely remove a tattoo.
Things to remember about tattoo removals
Mature tattoos respond more quickly as the body has already absorbed some of the ink pigment, i.e., the tattoo has ‘faded’.
The greater the contrast between skin tone and tattoo pigment colour the easier/quicker will be the removal
White ink is frequently very difficult/unpredictable to remove as (i) it reflects rather than absorbs the light and (ii) can actually become darker because the ink often contains titanium oxide and/or zinc, both of which can darken with exposure to light. A laser test spot is essential a few weeks before planned treatment.
At gap of 4-6 weeks between treatment sessions is important to allow the body to remove the ink particles and reduce the chance of longer term skin changes.
If you have any questions about the laser tattoo removal process, please contact the team at Dr Tattov.
