What is Laser Tattoo Removal?
Laser tattoo removal is much easier than many people think. If the love for your tattoo has faded, look no further. Ottawa Laser Clinic offers the most advanced tattoo removal laser in the world – the PicoSure. In fact, we were the first in the city to offer it!
So? Are you ready to say goodbye to that Celtic cross, sunflower or expression of love to the partner who’s no longer in your life? Well, fear not – it’s possible to get rid of what you thought was permanent ink!
The PicoSure
Until the arrival of Picosure, the standard technology was Q-Switched Nd: Yag laser treatments. This technology is currently over 14 years old and the method uses thermal energy to heat up and break apart ink particles, but the PicoSure does much more.
PicoSure’s cutting edge technology performs ultra-short pulses (one trillionth of a second in length!) which hits the ink particle with pressure so great, the ink shatters into tiny dust-like particles. Because the particles are so small, they are more readily absorbed and eliminated by the body. This can mean better clearance of the tattoo and fewer treatments overall!
Benefits
Tattoo removal with cutting-edge PicoSure means fast treatment time and less overall treatments required. As well, it treats almost all colours of ink and is gentler on skin compared to other laser tattoo removal methods, and poses less risk of adverse reactions.
Ideal Candidate
If you have a tattoo you want removed or have had a previous attempt at tattoo removal that was unsuccessful, you are an ideal candidate! There are very few reasons why you wouldn’t be able to have a PicoSure treatment, but we will always assess your health history during the consultation, in order to rule out any contraindications.
What to Expect
For many patients, the feeling of laser tattoo removal has been compared to what it feels like when getting a tattoo. The difference is that the procedure is much faster than getting a tattoo. We will work with you to provide the best option based on your individual needs and concerns. There are options for a topical anesthetic and air chiller cryoanesthesia to help numb the treatment area.