| Tattoos have become commonplace in today's | | | | loss of pigmentation that the other procedures will |
| society. Tattoo parlors have reported record | | | | cause. |
| demand over the past five years, and the | | | | In many cases, the tattoo will completely |
| percentage of individuals with tattoos has | | | | disappear. Greater than 95% fading of the tattoo |
| increased significantly over that same time period. | | | | may be accomplished with laser treatments. |
| In recent times, an increasing number of women | | | | However, it is very important to know that over |
| have been getting tattoos. While teenage girls are | | | | 100 tattoo inks are in use worldwide today, none |
| the average female customers, more women in | | | | of which are regulated by the FDA. Not knowing |
| their 30s and 40s are getting tattoos as well. And | | | | which tattoo ink, how deep or how much was |
| the reasons for getting a tattoo are as varied as | | | | used, makes it impossible for the physician to |
| the designs. While some individuals get tattooed to | | | | predict the degree of removal on any given |
| mark special occasions, some get them for no | | | | tattoo. |
| special reason at all. | | | | Often times, it is the color of the tattoo itself |
| But with this growing trend comes many who | | | | that determines the success of the laser removal |
| ultimately regret the decision. Some see their | | | | procedure. The type of laser used to remove a |
| tattoo as a mistake immediately, while others | | | | tattoo depends on the tattoo's pigment colors. |
| become less satisfied with the body art over | | | | The Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser has become the |
| time. As we age, the breakdown of collagen in | | | | standard laser for tattoo removal. This laser |
| the skin leaves tattoos looking worn & | | | | effectively removes black, blue, purple and red |
| unappealing. As sure as the tattoo craze has been | | | | tattoo pigment. The VersaPulse laser combines |
| growing, so to has the demand for tattoo | | | | four lasers in one unit, including three proven |
| removal. | | | | Q-switched lasers (Q-switched ND:YAG, |
| Traditional methods of tattoo removal included | | | | Q-switched Alexandrite, and Q-switched FD |
| dermabrasion, chemical treatments or Excision. | | | | ND:YAG) and is shown effective in treating all ink |
| While immediate and more economical, these | | | | colors including yellow and green, typically the |
| procedures generally leave serious scarring which | | | | hardest colors to remove. |
| in many instances looks worse than the tattoo. | | | | Removing a small tattoo of one color may take |
| But today, more & more dermatologists & | | | | two to six 10-20 minute laser treatments; |
| cosmetic professionals are turning to lasers to | | | | multicolored tattoos may take up to 6 or more |
| fade & remove tattoos. | | | | sessions depending on their size and types of ink. |
| Everything from small, single-color tattoos to | | | | Sessions are usually spaced 4-6 weeks apart |
| large, multicolored ones can now be significantly | | | | It is advised that you consult a professional for |
| faded, if not completely erased, by the beams of | | | | information concerning tattoo removal to |
| light that new, special lasers produce. And, as | | | | determine the best option for you. For more |
| importantly, there is little risk of the scarring or | | | | information, please visit Cos-Pro for more info. |