John remembers that night like it was yesterday. He was at a party with friends, and afterward, they all went to the nearest tattoo parlor to get inked up. John was just a kid at the time, and though his tattoo was amazing, it was particularly obvious. All these years later, he’s ready to move on and see about getting it removed. But he often wonders, “is laser tattoo removal right for me?”
It can be nerve-racking trying to decide between leaving your tattoo as it is or having it removed. Most of that is because conventional wisdom says tattoos are permanent, and most laser treatments that promise to remove them are painful and don’t work as advertised. But your friends at Live Young Wellness Spa in Flower Mound and Castle Hills are here to say laser tattoo removal in Flower Mound, Argyle, Lewisville, The Colony, Carrollton, and Plano can be incredibly effective when performed by the right team of professionals.
Is laser tattoo removal right for you? Well, read more to find out.
How does laser tattoo removal work?
We know what you’re thinking: tattoos are permanent! And you’re not wrong. Tattoo ink is made of heavy metals that are too big for the body to naturally break down, and the ink particles are also embedded pretty deep in your skin. Most lasers aren’t strong enough to reach the depths necessary to remove the tattoo, but that was before PicoWay. With the PicoWay laser, we’ll blast the tattoo ink particles with fast, short energy pulses over and over again.
In doing so, we are breaking up the ink into molecules small enough for the body to break them down and eliminate naturally. PicoWay also stimulates collagen production, which gives your skin a younger, fresher look.
How effective is laser tattoo removal?
PicoWay is effective at completely removing the tattoo, not just portions of it. This is because it works across all skin types, tattoo colors, and does its job evenly across the skin. It’s a safe, non-invasive way to eliminate the tattoo without hurting the surrounding skin.
- High-powered pulses reach below the skin’s surface
- Completely removes a tattoo, not just portions of it
- Evenly removes ink from the skin
- Can be completed in as little as four sessions
- Minimal risk and reduced discomfort
How long after laser tattoo removal will it take for the tattoo to fade?
The important thing to realize with laser tattoo removal is that it’s a journey. Your tattoo will not disappear overnight; it takes time for the body to break down the tattoo ink so that it can gradually fade over several weeks. Results differ from person to person, so you may find that the majority of your skin is returned to pre-tattoo condition fairly quickly, while others won’t have the same experience. If your tattoo is darker, it also may take time for the body to break it down.
Is laser tattoo removal painful?
The tattoo hurt when it was created, and it will hurt coming off. With that said, most people find that the pain of laser tattoo removal is not as bad as they think it is. Our LYWS staff also applies a cooling method to relieve pain throughout the treatment.
Once the treatment is over, your skin will likely be pretty sensitive. Keep the area clean and dry, and use recovery balm.
Call LYWS for Your Laser Tattoo Removal Today!!
Live Young Wellness Spa is excited to offer the best in-house professionals for all things related to laser tattoo removal. Our medical director and owner is a board-certified plastic surgeon, and our entire staff is highly trained in making your skin look its absolute best. Our procedures and lengthy list of professional skincare products have helped many patients achieve the look they’ve been looking for without having to worry about side effects or a lengthy recovery.
We have locations in Flower Mound at 2931 Long Prairie Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75022 and Castle Hills (Carrollton) at 4541 N. Josey Ln. #120 Carrollton, TX 75010. Give us a call today!
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