Laser Tattoo Removal
During tattoo removal the absorbed laser energy causes a photo-acoustic disruption, breaking down the pigment and colour within the tattoo into smaller particles. As the area heals over time, the body’s immune system flushes away the shattered ink particles through a process called phagocytosis, causing the tattoo to fade with minimal risk of scarring or hyperpigmentation.
The results of removing a permanent tattoo with laser treatment are effective, however in order to achieve optimal results, several sessions will be required. Your skin type, the colour used in your tattoo and the tattoo quality will all have an impact on the length of tattoo removal required by laser.
Sessions will usually take between five and twenty minutes depending on the size of your tattoo. The number of sessions will vary, professional and newer tattoos may take around eight - twelve sessions to break up while amateur or older tattoos may be removed in much less than that.
Six to eight weeks between treatments are required to allow the body to eliminate the damaged pigment. Therefore, the duration of your treatment course can be over several months.
SEMI-PERMANENT MAKEUP REMOVAL
The Alma Harmony Q-Switched 1064nm and KTP 532nm is a modifiable laser that can target semi-permanent make-up of all colours and spectrums, including both dark and light pigments. During removal, the absorbed laser energy causes a photo-acoustic disruption, breaking down the pigment and colour within the treated area into smaller particles. As the area heals over time, the body’s immune system flushes away the shattered pigment particles through a process called phagocytosis, causing the semi-permanent make-up to fade with minimal risk of scarring or hyperpigmentation.
Laser removal of semi-permanent make-up is highly effective, but to achieve optimal results, several sessions are typically required. Your skin type, the colour used in the pigment, and the quality of the original application will all influence the number of sessions needed. Each session usually lasts between 5 and 20 minutes, depending on the size of the treated area.
The total number of sessions will vary - newer or professionally applied pigment may require around eight – twelve sessions to fully break down, while older or amateur applications may be removed in fewer sessions. A gap of six to eight weeks is recommended between treatments to allow the body sufficient time to eliminate the disrupted pigment. As a result, your treatment plan may span several months