Dr. Kwan utilizes the Medlite Q-Switched C6 laser system which is generally considered the gold standard laser for tattoo removal and pigmented lesions. It emits two wavelengths of laser light to achieve lightening of the chosen tattoo or lesion. The advent of Q-Switched lasers has permitted the removal of most tattoo inks with a very low risk of scarring. The Medlite can significantly lighten or remove a wide variety of tattoo inks and pigmented lesions.
Q: How does the Medlite remove tattoos?
A: The Medlite laser removes tattoos with specialized light which is absorbed by the tattoo ink. The rapid absorption of the laser energy causes the tattoo ink to break into tiny particles which is then removed by the body’s natural filtering system.
Q: What types of tattoos can be removed?
A: It can remove both professional, amateur (homemade), traumatic and surgical tattoos. However it is not recommend for use on permanent eyeliner or lipstick.
Q: How many treatments will it take to remove a tattoo?
A: The number of treatments depends on the amount and type of ink used, and also the depth of the ink in the skin. However most patients require between 8 to 12 treatments for adequate results.
Q: Does the laser remove colored tattoos?
A: Dark blue, black and red inks will resolve the best. Oranges and purples usually fade as well. Green and yellow inks are the most difficult to remove, and additional treatments are needed to produce significant fading.
Q: Will the tattoo completely disappear?
A: In many cases, yes. Greater than 95% fading of the tattoo may be accomplished. However, it is important to know that there are many types of tattoo inks in use today, none of which is regulated by the FDA. Not knowing which tattoo ink was used, or how deeply it was applied, makes it impossible to predict the degree of removal on any given tattoo.
Q: Is laser tattoo removal painful?
A: The impact of the laser pulse is similar to the snap of a small rubberband on the skin. The majority of patients do not require anesthesia, depending on the size and location of the tattoo. Numbing cream is available if needed.
Q: What type of post-treatment care is necessary?
A: The treated area should be kept clean. Scabbing may form, and if so, should not be picked or scratched.
Q: How does the Medlite laser remove unwanted brown spots?
A: The specialized light produced by the Medlite is absorbed by melanin pigment found within the brown spot (eg: age and liver spots, birthmarks).
Q: How many treatments will it take to remove the brown spots or pigmented lesions?
A: Most pigmented lesions are removed within 1 to 3 treatments. Some deeper lesions require more treatments.
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