The Latest Laser Tattoo RemovalThe newest technology for removing tattoos with a laser is called Q-switch. In St. Louis and the surrounding area there are several places that use this procedure. Here's a little bit about it.
Lasers have been used for removing tattoos since the early 1990s, although the effectiveness of the method was first reported in the late 1960s. Other cosmetic procedures also use lasers, such as permanent hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and vein treatments.
Places to get this procedure performed include hair-removal clinics, dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, some spas, and even some tattoo shops. They may refer to the procedure as Q-switch, pulsed light or simply laser therapy. Practically all of the modern clinics use the Q-switch technology.
The first lasers used for these procedures put out a steady beam of light. Q-switching creates a pulsed beam which has a much higher output then the old continuous beam lasers.
The pulsed beams are used today because they are more effective, require fewer treatments and are generally regarded as less painful. It feels similar to having a rubber band snapped against your skin. The pulsed beams are also less likely to cause burns or other damage to the skin.
Out of all the lasers that use the Q-switch technology, the Medlite C6 is considered the best for tattoo removal. Using it's short pulse, high energy technology the Medlite C6 can treat tattoos with very little chance of scarring and less pain than any other laser systems. It also has the unique ability to output four different wavelengths allowing it to treat more colors than any other laser.
Lasers remove tattoos by working with the body's lymphatic system which naturally removes impurities from the body, and cause tattoos to eventually fade. Lasers speed up this process by shattering the pigments used in tattoos into tiny particles. This makes it easier for the particles to be cleared by the body's lymphatic system, causing no harm to the body.
Laser tattoo removal is most effective when the ink is dark. Black and red for example can be removed more easily than yellow and green.
Some parlors are using a new kind of ink for their tattoos. The ink is called Infinitink. It is a patented product designed to be removed in a single laser treatment. Other inks on the market will take several treatments (at least 3) to produce the results most people are after.
People that live in St. Louis and had their tattoos applied prior to 2009 would likely need at least three treatments to significantly fade the colors. Infinitink was not widely used until 2009. At first it was only available in black, but currently it can be found in other colors as well.
Offices in St. Louis offering laser tattoo removal usually recommend 3-6 treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart. This is because the body takes that long to absorb the ink that was broken down during the laser sessions. The spacing also reduces the chance of burning or skin damage.
The fees charged by St. Louis laser tattoo removal specialists vary greatly. Usually you will get quotes between $100 and $400 per visit, depending on how large and how many tattoos you want treated.
Lasers have been used for removing tattoos since the early 1990s, although the effectiveness of the method was first reported in the late 1960s. Other cosmetic procedures also use lasers, such as permanent hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and vein treatments.
Places to get this procedure performed include hair-removal clinics, dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, some spas, and even some tattoo shops. They may refer to the procedure as Q-switch, pulsed light or simply laser therapy. Practically all of the modern clinics use the Q-switch technology.
The first lasers used for these procedures put out a steady beam of light. Q-switching creates a pulsed beam which has a much higher output then the old continuous beam lasers.
The pulsed beams are used today because they are more effective, require fewer treatments and are generally regarded as less painful. It feels similar to having a rubber band snapped against your skin. The pulsed beams are also less likely to cause burns or other damage to the skin.
Out of all the lasers that use the Q-switch technology, the Medlite C6 is considered the best for tattoo removal. Using it's short pulse, high energy technology the Medlite C6 can treat tattoos with very little chance of scarring and less pain than any other laser systems. It also has the unique ability to output four different wavelengths allowing it to treat more colors than any other laser.
Lasers remove tattoos by working with the body's lymphatic system which naturally removes impurities from the body, and cause tattoos to eventually fade. Lasers speed up this process by shattering the pigments used in tattoos into tiny particles. This makes it easier for the particles to be cleared by the body's lymphatic system, causing no harm to the body.
Laser tattoo removal is most effective when the ink is dark. Black and red for example can be removed more easily than yellow and green.
Some parlors are using a new kind of ink for their tattoos. The ink is called Infinitink. It is a patented product designed to be removed in a single laser treatment. Other inks on the market will take several treatments (at least 3) to produce the results most people are after.
People that live in St. Louis and had their tattoos applied prior to 2009 would likely need at least three treatments to significantly fade the colors. Infinitink was not widely used until 2009. At first it was only available in black, but currently it can be found in other colors as well.
Offices in St. Louis offering laser tattoo removal usually recommend 3-6 treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart. This is because the body takes that long to absorb the ink that was broken down during the laser sessions. The spacing also reduces the chance of burning or skin damage.
The fees charged by St. Louis laser tattoo removal specialists vary greatly. Usually you will get quotes between $100 and $400 per visit, depending on how large and how many tattoos you want treated.
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