Laser Tattoo Removal | Nano & Pico Wavelengths

Assessment:

Medical clearance by MD or NP

Skin evaluation per TMB ruling 193.17

Laser and Options of your choice: 

Since each pigment color absorbs a specific wavelength, PiQo4 offers 4 wavelengths in order to treat the broadest range of pigment/tattoo colors, on the widest range of skin types. Its four wavelengths - 1064nm, 532nm, 650nm and 585nm - target 9 of the most frequently used tattoo colors ranging from light orange to dark black. We also use the Zimmer Cryo 6 to help patients keep their skin cool and to help numb the area while treat it.

Supplies:

Alcohol Pep Pad (70% Isopropyl Alcohol)

Optional - RX Strength Topical BLT anesthetic applied and occluded 2-3 hours before your treatment time to help with pain levels

Laser Tattoo Removal:

Laser Treatments are performed by licensed medical staff Kevin Fleming, APRN, FNP-C, Lydia Marsh LHRP and Laser Tattoo Removal Certified Technician, and McKenzie Burney, Esthetician and Laser Tattoo Removal Certified Technician.

Studies have shown that post any treatment ink can move for up to 6 months. However, most patients need 1-3+ treatments for carbon/prison ink tattoos, 4-7+ treatments for Amateur, and 8-12+ treatments for Professionally done tattoos. We have removed them in 1 treatment and 25 treatments. Various Factors that typically play a heavy role in any project itself - skill level of artist, kind and quality of ink used, multiple layers or touch-ups, overall ink density, amount of colors present, scar tissue from the tattoo application, location on the body, and your skin tone and type. We would suggest checking the documents below and utilizing the Kirby Desai Scale to give you a realistic idea of what to expect for your general timeline of treatments needed. We find often clinics do not project realistic patient expectations from the starting point or in the consultation and many are frustrated thinking they should be doing something different. Our Rates are affordable so that one can remove their projects safely, consistently keep up sessions and not break the bank. On average Tattoo Removal cost our patients under $10-$30 a week for their duration of their treatments from start to finish.

We like to space sessions apart depending on the location of the tattoo. We have more of a lymphatic system response post combusting particles, than we do a healing response typically and the body can send white blood cells to help remove the smaller particles the closer they are to the upper torso and the neck. Where tattoos below elbows and knees typically need more time in between sessions and or an extra few to be completed. 

Neck and Face 4-6 weeks apart

Body 6-8 weeks apart

Below Elbows or Knees 7-10 weeks apart 

Studies have shown patient groups who have been treated at 4 week and 6-8 week treatment intervals get done on average around the same exact time. We don't want to over treat, be too overly aggressive and or not give our bodies time to move the ink before we pay to laser it all again. Overall its more about being generally consistent with layering your sessions than far too persistent in to short of increments.

Free Consultation: 20-35 minutes

New Patient: 30-50 minutes

Returning Patient: 20 minutes

Optional Numbing Length: 2 hours 

Patients come in and get the RX topical applied, dosed out to the treatment area(s) and occluded, patient will return back at the 2 hour mark and we will remove the topical and treat.

Pain Level

Mild to Intense

Topical anesthetic available for $25 per treatment, for anything over the size of a business card we would suggest adding it to your session if you are nervous and or at least for your first session. We also use a Zimmer 6 Cryotherapy Device to help aid patients before and during your treatment. Patients love this free extra!

Recovery is minimal to moderate with Laser Tattoo Removal with only light restrictions for 72 hours. Restrictions include no lying down or leaning  for for 3 hours. No vigorous activity to cause sweating, hot tubs, saunas, or steam rooms for 24 hours.

Bruising is also a minimal risk of laser tattoo removal in the softer areas of tissue on the inside of the arms, legs, stomachs and hips. If they do happen, they typically heal in a few days to 2 weeks. We space sessions 4-6 weeks apart on the face, anything above an elbow or knee 6-8 weeks apart and anything below an elbow and or a knee 7-8 weeks apart. 

This treatments is not recommended for patients who are pregnant or lactating, those who keloid scar from any kind of trauma, those with wound healing issues, diabetes II patients with pumps, those who have eczema or psoriasis in the treatment area, some immune system disorders, photosensitivity, Accutane (1 year or less from last dose), infection at the treatment sight, recent sunburn in the treatment area, shingles in the treatment area, various skin cancers, and unreasonable expectations about the process itself.