by The reasons for tattoo removal vary from one client to the next. Unfortunately, so does the quality of the removal experience, based on where clients choose to go and the equipment that each facility uses.
In most cases, lasers are used for tattoo removal – directing targeted pulses of light towards the tattoo in an effort to break up the ink pattern and cause it to fade from the skin. This requires several sessions depending on the size and colour of the tattoo, as well as the quality of the laser.
The quality of the laser used is integral in determining how quickly and effectively the tattoo fades, and in how safe the treatment is for the skin. To understand a bit more about the role of good equipment and what makes equipment good and bad, we spoke to tattoo removal specialists in Hammersmith who have invested in the very best equipment available.
Understanding the Process of Tattoo Removal Using Lasers
Tattoo removal always starts with a consultation to discuss the reasons for removing the tattoo and the intended outcome for the client. Any company that doesn’t offer this should be avoided.
During this consultation, your tattoo removal specialist will advise on how many sessions are likely to be required, and the projected cost of treatment.
Once you start treatment, tattoo removal is very straightforward. The targeted laser is directed onto the tattoo, penetrating the skin and breaking down the ink into smaller particles. These are gradually flushed from the system, causing the tattoo to fade and eventually disappear completely.
Laser Quality: What Makes a Laser Good / Bad?
In much the same way as getting a tattoo done in the first place, clients place a great deal of trust in the abilities of the artist or company that they choose. Not only are we expecting those professionals to be skilled at designing and/or removing tattoos, but we hope that they do so with the best equipment.
Unfortunately, when you really deep dive into the market and look at the different options, you see just how many companies use cheap-to-buy Chinese lasers, which aren’t as powerful and are more likely to cause lasting damage to the skin.
It’s for this reason that some knowledge of laser quality is so important – with the Candela Picoway one of the best on the market for safe and efficient tattoo removal.
Booking Your Tattoo Removal: Next Steps
With tattoo removal so reliant on good equipment and an experienced team, finding the right company or business is the first and most important step in booking your tattoo removal.
You can reach out to your chosen specialists in Hammersmith at any time with questions and concerns, or to find out more about how to secure your tattoo removal package and restore your skin to its pre-tattoo perfection.
