Tattoo Removal

Performed by: Jose H. Alvarez, M.D., FACOG

OLD MISTAKE ERASED

Does this sound like you? "Several years ago, peer pressure got the best of me and I agreed to get a tattoo. . Over the years, the tattoo has faded and what used to be a decorative statement has turned into an embarrassing reminder of a not so smart decision!"

Decorative tattoos have a history dating back to at least 3000 BC. The desire to remove tattoos has probably existed for early that same period of time as well. Dr. Alvarez has been trained and certified with the latest technology in the Q-Switchhead laser to permit the effective removal of most tattoos with very low risks to patients.

The principle is quite simple. The laser light passes through the skin and is absorbed by the tattoo ink. The rapid absorption of the light energy by the tattoo ink causes the ink to break into tiny particles. These particles are then removed by the body’s own natural processes leaving the surrounding skin unharmed.

Typically, professional tattoos may require several treatments, approximately six to eight weeks apart to satisfactorily remove the tattoo.

TURN BACK THE TIME

Nearly everyone has pigmented lesions of some type. These areas of the skin contain high concentrations of melanin and are typically caused by an excess of pigment commonly due to sun exposure, or congenital factors. This same laser technology also assists in effectively reducing the pigmented areas.

During the treatment the laser light wavelengths are absorbed only by the unwanted melanin. Raising the temperature of the melanin causes the pigment to shatter. Once the unwanted pigment cells or melanin have been thoroughly fragmented without damage to any surrounding tissue, the body begins removing the shattered melanin particles through phagocytosis during the weeks following treatment, whereby the particles are absorbed by the body leaving little or no trace of the original lesion remaining.

For further information regarding this or any of our cosmetic procedures including Liposuction, Botox, or Microdermabrasion you may call (928)758-1010 for a consultation.