Tattoo Removal
Tattoo Removal in Raleigh North Carolina
Are You Experiencing Tattoo Regret?
If so, you’re not the only one. According to a 2015 survey conducted by the Harris Poll, 23% of those tattooed experienced tattoo regret. Luckily, the technological advancements of the last decade have left us with some great tools to help get rid of your unwanted ink.
Depending on the depth of the ink and the variety of colors, it can be very difficult to eliminate all signs of a tattoo, but using the TRI-Beam Q-Switched Laser from Perigee, your expert provider will determine a treatment plan to match your tattoo removal goals.
About Tattoo Removal
What
Tattoo Removal Treats:
• Unwanted Tattoos
Procedure
Time:
• 15 minutes to 1 hour
Recovery
Time:
• Common side effects are redness and swelling
• Treated area may take weeks to recover
Additional
Information:
• Consultation required prior to scheduling treatment
• Patients with a tan (real or spray tan) are not candidates for treatment
• Specific questions and concerns will be addressed during consultation
How Tattoo Removal Works
The TRI-Beam Q-Switched Laser works by directing light energy into your skin. Different colored inks respond to different wavelengths of light, so your treatment will be customized for your specific goals and the specific tattoo you wish to have removed. The tattoo ink that is underneath the skin then absorbs the light energy, causing the ink particles to shatter into tiny pieces. Once the ink particles have been shattered, your body’s immune system works to eliminate them from your body.
How Many Laser Tattoo Removal Sessions Will I Need?
Depending on the color of pigment in your tattoo, the TRI-Beam Q-Switched Laser will deliver 1064 nm wavelength (for Blue/Black Tattoos and Permanent Makeup) or 532 nm (for Red tattoos).
Most tattoos will require more than one treatment, with Blue and Black based tattoos requiring upwards of three treatments. Treatments can be performed in 4 to 6-week intervals to ensure proper healing time.
Featuring
PRO-NOX
To ensure you’re as comfortable as possible during your Tattoo Removal treatment, you’ll be given a topical numbing agent as well as have access to our PRO-NOX device to self-administer as needed for an additional fee. PRO-NOX is an inhalable pain reduction gas that dentists’ offices have been using for years; it combines nitrous oxide and oxygen for subtle and almost-instantaneous pain relief. During your treatment, you’ll simply inhale through the mouthpiece to reach your desired comfort level. The best part is that within 10 minutes, all analgesic will be out of your system and you’ll be able to safely drive yourself home.
FAQs
Most patients describe Laser Tattoo Removal as feeling prickly sensation, like rubber bands snapping on your skin. Afterwards, it might feel like a sunburn. Each patient has his or her own level of skin sensitivity and pain threshold, and different areas on the body are also more sensitive than others. To help make the experience more comfortable, we offer PRO-NOX and topical anesthetic.
The most common reactions include redness and swelling, though bleeding may sometimes occur. After treatment, the treated area will likely scab, and it will not be until the scab falls off that it’s clear whether or not the treatment was successful. Keep the wound covered with gauze and regularly redress the area, careful to not interfere with the scab.
Yes! If you have only a part of a tattoo you wish to remove (ahem, like the name of an ex), we can customize your treatment to remove only the desired portion, which you can have tattooed later when you have fully recovered from all required sessions.
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Schedule Your Appointment
Schedule your Tattoo Removal appointment, request a VISIA skin analysis, or complete an online virtual consultation to see how we can help you achieve your goals.
Please Note:
There will be a $75 consultation fee that may be applied to any medical aesthetic treatments on same day or in future.
