Some of our clients are very familiar with laser treatments for tattoos. They’ve read a number of websites (including our own informative site as well!), they’ve watched some tattoo removal videos, and have talked about it with friends and family. Many of these potential tattoo removal patients will still have a few questions. Here are a few that we’d like to briefly answer:
(1) What sort of laser is used at New Look in Dallas?
We use a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. This is a scientific set of designations that mean a couple of important things. First, q-switching means that the laser has a very fast pulse that allows a great deal of energy to be used in the treatment in a very short amount of time. The benefit of this is that we are able to shatter the ink in your tattoo without causing the transfer of heat to the rest of your skin. Second, Nd:YAG refers to the crystal inside the laser that is used to created certain wavelengths of light. The Nd:YAG crystal createsa 1064nm wavelength and we also use a 532nm wavelength to remove a wide variety of colors. If you have black, red, brown, purple, pink, orange, or many other colors in your tattoo we’ll be able to remove it. Green and blue are difficult colors.
One important point to note is that our laser is used exclusively for laser tattoo removal – it is all that we do and the procedure that our machine lives to perform every day!
(2) How do you numb the skin before the laser treatment for tattoo removal?
We use the Zimmer Cryo 6 – an advanced and very useful epidermal cooling system. The machine will blow cold air on your skin and numb your skin in a short time without the discomfort or nervousness many of us associate with needles. It’s a great tool and one that many of our patients love!
Please contact New Look in Dallas with your questions or to schedule a free consultation at 214-632-6300.
