Tattoo Removal Jacksonville 

How many treatments are needed and how often?

The time required for a tattoo to fade depends on many factors such as the depth of penetration of the ink, the color or the ink, the density of the ink, the type of ink used, whether the tattoo was done by an amateur or professional, the patient’s immune system and skin type, and location of the tattoo. It is not unusual to require 5- 12 treatments to achieve maximum resolution. In some cases it may require more treatments depending on the factors listed above. Treatments are scheduled 6-8 weeks apart.

How long does it take to see a difference?

You may notice fading after your first visit. More sessions are required to see complete fading.  Most people that commit to this treatment need to be patient, persistent and committed.  Tattoos fade reliably but slowly.

What color tattoos respond best?

Black, red, dark orange and dark blue tattoos will usually respond relatively quickly to laser treatments. Green, purple, brown, light orange and light blue may require more visits.

A non-professional tattoo may vary in response to treatment. This is because it was probably placed at the wrong level in the skin where it may not be responsive to the laser light.

Is the treatment painful?

A local anesthetic is injected into the skin with tiny needles and will make the procedure completely painless.

What will it look like immediately after treatment and a few days later? As the tattoo is treated with the laser, small white marks will appear all along the tattoo. These will go away within hours. Over the next few days some crusting of the skin may occur. How long does it take?

A tattoo that occupies approximately 2 inches by 2 inches will take 10 to 15 minutes to treat with the laser.

Who performs the treatment?

A physician or a nurse practitioner administers tattoo treatments.