Tattoo Removal

Regret your tattoo?

If so, you're not alone. Every day, we see patients from every walk of life that have second thoughts about their tattoos. What once seemed like a good idea just doesn't fit your new image and you wish it would just go away.

Now we can make your wish come true. Using Sandstone Medical's Ultralight-Q we can remove your tattoo safely without leaving a scar.

How are tattoos removed?

The Ultralight-Q uses an intense beam of light to significantly lighten or completely remove your tattoo. When the ink particles of your tattoo absorb the light from the laser, they are broken up into tiny fragments. These fragments are then absorbed through your body's natural cleansing mechanism. This cleaning process generally takes a few weeks.

Tattoo removal with the Ultralight-Q uses infrared light to penetrate the top skin layer and target tattoo ink. The treated area scabs over. After several days, the scab falls off taking the ink with it.

Multiple treatments may be required to obtain your desired result.

What will my skin look like after the treatment?

Right after your treatment, your skin may have a white discoloration, and the area around the tattoo may be reddish and could have some swelling. This is normal and will disappear over a few days. Maximum treatment results take about 4-6 weeks. Following the treatment, an anti-bacterial ointment and gauze may be applied to the treated area to minimize the risk of infection.

Are there any side effects?

Occasionally, hypopigmentation, or whitening of the skin may occur. But, normal skin tone should return within 6-12 months following your last treatment session. Since the ink used in tattooing is not regulated, some patients have only partial clearing even after several laser sessions.

If you have a tattoo or other pigmented lesion that you would like removed, call our office to arrange a private laser consultation.