Tattoos are a fun way to express your unique style and personal interests. However, sometimes you outgrow your original tattoo or it starts to fade with age or other changes in your life.
Laser tattoo removal is an effective option for removing unwanted ink. It’s less painful than surgical removal and safer on the surrounding skin.
PicoSure
PicoSure is the world’s first laser platform to offer an array of aesthetic treatments including tattoo removal, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles and acne scars. It’s also an effective treatment for sun damage and other pigmentation issues such as freckles and melasma.
The PicoSure procedure works by gently delivering short bursts of energy to target problem areas. These pulses of energy shatter the unwanted pigment and stimulate the body’s own natural production of collagen and elastin, restoring skin tone, texture and color.
It can be used on all skin types and can address a variety of pigmentation conditions, including dark sun spots, brown patches, and a number of different types of tattoos. Because it uses mainly photomechanical action, the laser distributes pulses in picoseconds—thousands of times faster than older lasers.
Since the energy is distributed so quickly, it significantly reduces heat build-up. This means that the tiny particles that makeup pigment and tattoo ink vibrate and shatter without burning the surrounding tissue, resulting in less discomfort for patients and faster results than traditional methods.
In addition to removing tattoos, PicoSure can improve the appearance of sun damaged skin and aging skin by stimulating the body’s own natural production of collagen, elastin and other important components of healthy skin. The result is radiant, healthy skin that appears younger, healthier and more vibrant.
Depending on the specific condition being treated, it may take several treatments to see results. During your consultation, our team can help you determine how many sessions will be needed to achieve the desired effect.
PicoSure is an FDA-approved laser technology that is designed to treat a range of problems, including tattoos. It’s also a safe and effective treatment for facial redness, uneven skin tone and large pores.
The treatment is a non-invasive process that requires little or no downtime afterward. A numbing cream will be applied to the area being treated to make it more comfortable.
The laser can be used to remove a wide range of colors and types of tattoo ink, including the blue and green inks that are often resistant to other treatment options. In fact, a study published in the Archives of Dermatology has demonstrated that PicoSure was able to provide greater than 80% clearance for multicolored and resistant tattoos.
Q-Switched Nd:YAG
The most common tattoo removal procedure involves the use of a Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser. This is a safe and effective treatment for tattoos, and is also effective on other pigmentation issues, such as melanocytic nevi (skin tags).
The laser breaks down the ink in the tattoo into smaller particles. These particles are then naturally absorbed and disposed of by the body, leaving your skin more unblemished than before.
Q-Switched Nd:YAG is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to have a tattoo removed permanently, as it is safe on all skin types and colors. It also has a higher peak power than other tattoo removal lasers, which helps break up stubborn inks and fade them more quickly.
This laser is also used to treat acne scars and reduce wrinkles. The treatment is a quick and painless process that leaves your skin looking smoother and more youthful than before.
During the tattoo removal procedure, our medical experts will administer an incredibly short burst of energy from a Q-Switched Nd:YAG device to your skin. The short pulses of light microscopically vibrate and break up the ink in your tattoo into tiny particles that are then easily absorbed and eliminated by your body.
Our Q-Switched Nd:YAG devices offer a variety of wavelengths to treat different skin types and tattoo pigment colors. The 1064 nm wavelength works on black and blue tattoos, while the 532 nm wavelength treats red and brown ink.
While the tattoo removal process is very quick, it does require several treatments to achieve optimum results. Your dermatologist will discuss your specific tattoo and what treatment schedule would be best for you. Your tattoo’s depth and color will affect the number of treatments necessary for satisfactory results.
The laser is safe for all skin types, including the most delicate areas of the body such as around the eyes, mouth, and neck. It creates microscopic wounds, but it does not damage the top layer of your skin, which makes it perfect for sensitive areas like these.
Astanza Trinity
Astanza Trinity is the industry’s most powerful multi-wavelength laser for tattoo removal. It combines two full-powered systems, the Duality Q-switched Nd:YAG laser and the Eternity Q-switched ruby laser, producing three wavelengths to remove tattoo inks that other lasers can’t. Its triple-wavelength capabilities matched with its ultra-quick pulse duration and high energy produce optimal ink shattering for faster fading and removal, making it one of the most effective lasers available.
Unlike older tattoo removal technologies, Astanza Trinity is able to remove the most stubborn tattoo colors and even resistant blue and green inks. Its unique 694 nm ruby wavelength specifically targets and removes bright blue and green pigments that other lasers can’t, while still safely treating all skin types.
This system produces an ultra-short pulse duration of 6000 picoseconds matched with high pulse energy for optimal ink shattering and faster fading. Its TruePower design and homogenous square spot beams allow for safer energy application, precise ink targeting, and minimized treatment overlap, all of which reduce the risk of thermal injury or unwanted side effects.
To achieve the best results, it is important to follow the practitioner’s aftercare instructions as outlined in their client manual or on the Astanza Trinity laser’s website. These instructions include using sunscreen, avoiding tanning beds and fake tans, and following up with regular sessions after every six weeks to maintain fading results.
The most successful results occur when the practitioner has training in the correct techniques to treat various tattoo and skin types. This includes knowledge of how the body responds to laser treatments and which specific inks are more resistant to the process.
As a result, it is critical that practitioners use the correct wavelengths to target each specific color of ink. This ensures that all inks are effectively removed.
At Ink Away, we utilize Astanza Trinity technology to achieve the best tattoo removal results possible. We also take the necessary precautions to make our clients feel safe and comfortable during treatment, including a Zimmer Cryo 6 cooler that lowers the temperature of your skin to lessen discomfort and numbness.
Vanish Laser Clinic
Vanish Laser Clinic, located in Alexandria va is one of the most highly regarded and innovative tattoo removal facilities in the region. Using cutting edge technology, they offer a wide range of laser tattoo removal services including complete removal, partial removal, and fading in preparation for a cover up.
They also provide other aesthetic treatments like body sculpting, laser hair removal, EmSculpt NEO and RF Microneedling. They have a friendly and knowledgeable staff with years of experience in their field, and offer the latest and greatest in medical technology.
Their most advanced offering is a hybrid laser, the Astanza Trinity that offers three versatile wavelengths – 1064 nm, 532 nm, and 694 nm – for better ink shattering and faster fading results. The Trinity uses a long pulse width and super cool cooling to achieve the best possible results without burning or scalding the skin.
Aside from the Trinity, Vanish Laser Clinic also offers the PicoSure which is a remarkably effective laser system that is both safe and comfortable to use. It also delivers the most power in the smallest treatment area of any device on the market.
In addition, they are the first and only clinic in the area to offer a state of the art LED light therapy for acne scars. This non-invasive technology stimulates the skin to create new collagen and elastin for improved elasticity and smoother skin.
At Vanish Laser Clinic, you’ll get a top-notch experience from your friendly and knowledgeable staff who have received training from New Look Laser College, the world’s leading tattoo removal school. The medical team also has an impressive credentials and a well-earned reputation for safety. It’s no wonder they’re known as the best in the business for removing unwanted tattoos and other cosmetic blemishes from your skin. Check out their website to learn more and schedule your free consultation!