About GHL
About Tattoo Laser Removal
Laser tattoo removal stands out as the most effective and preferred option for eliminating unwanted ink. Unlike misleading tattoo creams and painful invasive procedures such as salabrasion, dermabrasion, excision, and acid injections that often lead to scarring, laser tattoo removal offers a swift, safe, and noninvasive solution. It delivers exceptional results without compromising comfort or causing lasting damage.
How Does It Work?
Laser tattoo removal utilizes advanced laser technology to break up ink particles and facilitate the natural removal process by your immune system. When you get a tattoo, ink particles are deposited into the deepest layer of your skin called the dermis. Your immune system detects these particles and sends bacteria-eating cells called phagocytes to eliminate them. However, due to the large size and deep placement of the ink particles, the smaller phagocytes can only remove small fragments, which explains why tattoos fade over time but remain permanent.
Laser tattoo removal accelerates the fading process by breaking the large ink particles into smaller fragments that phagocytes can easily absorb and flush away. During a laser treatment, we emit pulses of light energy onto the tattoo. The ink particles absorb the specific wavelengths of light, causing them to shatter into tiny fragments.
Multiple treatments are necessary to target the different layers of ink that compose a tattoo. Each laser session targets the shallowest layer of ink and progressively works its way down until all the ink particles have been treated. Over the course of these treatments, you will witness your tattoo gradually fade until there is no visible ink remaining in your skin.
How Many Sessions Do I Need?
The number of treatments required for laser tattoo removal varies depending on the individual and their specific tattoo. On average, most patients will need five to ten treatments for complete removal, while two to four treatments are typically sufficient to fade an existing tattoo in preparation for a cover-up. These treatments are spaced six to eight weeks apart, allowing your skin ample time to heal before the next session.
Green Heron Laser is a leading provider of laser tattoo removal in Richmond, VA, delivering exceptional results. We utilize state-of-the-art laser technology that is safe and effective for all skin types. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and tattoo assessment, and take the first step towards achieving the tattoo removal you desire.
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