Go Back to Being You with Tattoo Removal
Laser tattoo removal is the only clinically proven method of erasing a tattoo without causing extensive scarring. While that tattoo on your arm may have seemed like a good idea at the time, times change. The person you were at 20 years old might not be the person you are now. Fortunately, tattoos no longer have to be permanent. With laser tattoo removal, more than 90 percent of a tattoo can be faded.
Each person has a unique reason for wanting a tattoo removed. Maybe the design you chose is now embarrassing, or maybe it reflects the person you used to be. Perhaps the tattoo is in a highly visible area, and you’re about to begin a job that discourages body modification. No matter your reason, Zel Skin & Laser Specialists can help. Schedule an appointment at one of our offices to learn about how laser tattoo removal can change your life.
How Laser Tattoo Removal Works
Laser tattoo removal uses light to remove embedded ink. This laser light is absorbed by the ink, which then heats up and shatters into smaller, less visible ink particles. In the days and weeks following the procedure, the body will naturally flush away these shattered particles, allowing the tattoo to fade. Laser tattoo removal has the best results when practiced over several sessions.
What to Expect with Laser Tattoo Removal
Laser tattoo removal treatments will vary by person, so it is important to schedule a consultation prior to treatment. During the procedure, the doctor will clean the area and apply a numbing cream, then run the laser over the targeted area. Many of our patients describe the sensation as similar to the process of receiving a tattoo.
Every tattoo will respond differently to laser treatment. These variations can include the size, location, and age of the tattoo. Additionally, precise results can vary for the following reasons:
- Type of ink used
- How deep the ink penetrates the skin
- How the tattoo was applied (i.e. with a tattoo gun or hand-poked)
Some ink colors respond better than others to laser tattoo removal treatment. Black and red inks generally respond the best, while blue, green, and yellow inks are the most difficult to remove. Professional tattoos typically require 6 to 12 treatments, and sometimes more. Amateur tattoos tend to require 5 to 6 treatments.
We’ll discuss how to care for your skin after tattoo removal, but you can get a general sense of what to expect with this guide for tattoo removal skin care from the American Academy of Dermatology. Even at the end of the treatment process, some discoloration may occur, and some pigment changes may remain.
Why Zel for Laser Tattoo Removal?
At Zel Skin & Laser Specialist, we remove tattoos with state-of-the-art laser therapy. We’ve invested in 15 types of lasers, more than any other clinic in the Twin Cities. The type of laser we’ll use will depend on your tattoo’s pigment colors along with the other factors listed above. Plus, we believe your skin is too important to leave to chance so we conduct our own internal research to ensure we can provide the best possible results for our patients.
If you’re interested in a laser tattoo removal treatment, contact us to schedule a consultation today at our Edina location.
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It is rare to find a dermatologist who is as knowledgeable about the many facets of clinical and cosmetic dermatology as Dr. Zelickson. Because of his knowledge and honesty, doctors worldwide know they can depend on his assessment of new therapies, procedures and medical devices. This, in turn, has made him a much sought–after speaker for the plethora of professional medical society meetings and engagements that we have throughout the year. I am honored to know Dr. Zelickson and consider him a friend to the profession.
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We have felt honored to have Dr. Brian Zelickson, a world–renowned dermatologist who is distinguished as a high–quality care physician, serving as the investigator evaluating Syneron non–invasive skin tightening technology
I trained with Dr. Zelickson at Mayo Clinic, and I found him to be a very bright and creative dermatologist and scientist. Later, he was our best advisor when we set up our clinic in the Basque Country in Spain. I call him the ‘paparazzi of dermatology.’ His contribution to our speciality is probably among the best of this century.
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I have met many laser experts in my 20 years of teaching, lecturing and running a busy practice. There is no one who I respect more than Brian. If I have a clinical question or research idea, Brian is one of the few individuals I call, as I know I can count on his intellect, integrity and common sense.
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Dr. Zelickson is one of the world’s leaders in the field of lasers for the treatment of the skin. His many years experience in treating thousands of patients with lasers and other medical devices makes him one of the most sought–after doctors in this field. Innovation and caring are his trademarks.