LIFESTYLE
inked no more BY ASHLEY HATFIELD, CLINICAL AESTHETICIAN
TATTOO REMOVAL
CaloSpa Patients
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I ’m finding more and more people are getting inked and I’mwondering if it might be because somewhere in the back of people’s minds, they know that although they are doing something that is intended to be “permanent”, with today’s technology they know they can remove their tattoos more easily. Even though tattoos are very popular, many have regrets about getting a tattoo, it's not what they expected, the placement isn’t right, or they got it when they were younger and no longer want the tattoo. Whatever the reason is, that is totally fine. We have some top-of-the-line technology available to help you remove an unwanted tattoo. Here at CaloSpa we use a laser called Cutera Enlighten ® . It utilizes picosecond and nanosecond technology to break down the pigment of the ink. The Enlighten laser system has been a game-changer for my tattoo removal patients. I feel much more confident
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we can deliver patients the results they have been wanting since laser tattoo removal was first invented. With Enlighten, the treatments are faster and more efficacious. With that being said, the process of removing a tattoo, I always tell my patients, is a commitment! It takes time and multiple treatments depending on the color and the size of the tattoo. The type of ink used and how deep the ink was placed also play a factor. Each treatment itself takes no time at all, usually, appointments average 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how large the tattoo is. At the end of each treatment, I apply ointment and a bandage to the treated area. I provide the patient post-care treatment instructions and we then schedule the next appointment.
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Plan on each treatment being scheduled about 8-12 weeks apart. Remember, the biggest thing is having a realistic expectation of removing your tattoo and understanding that the process will take time. With tattoo removal, slow and steady wins the race. Your body needs the time to process, heal and eliminate the ink that the laser has broken down. Those who stick with it and follow treatment protocol get optimal results. To learn more and to schedule your tattoo removal consult, call us at 502.814.3000.
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