Laser tattoo removal gently breaks down unwanted ink with advanced technology. Our treatments are designed to safely fade tattoos with minimal discomfort and excellent results.
The Enlighten™ Pico Laser is one of the most advanced solutions available for effective, safe laser tattoo removal in Sacramento & Davis, CA. It uses ultra-short picosecond and nanosecond pulses to break down ink particles without harming the surrounding skin. This dual-pulse technology allows for more complete clearance in fewer sessions than traditional lasers.
The tattoo must be at least two months old. Since the laser looks for color, we cannot treat white or tan ink.
The tattoos we treat usually fall into one of five categories: amateur (done at home), professional, cosmetic, medical, and traumatic. Not all tattoos respond the same to removal. From our experience, amateur tattoos typically respond the best while professional tattoos can be more challenging. Tattoos that are cover-ups or very darkly pigmented tend to react more slowly and require more treatments.
One variable that is very difficult to determine is how deeply the tattoo artist placed the ink. When the artist is heavy-handed, ink can be placed too deeply in the skin and out of reach of the laser. In these instances, the tattoo ink within reach of the laser will fade, while the deeper ink will be unreachable by the laser and will be seen as a shadow of the tattoo.
We can treat tattoos that are placed on the skin including the face, eyebrows, eyeliner, and inside of the lip.
Patients typically require multiple treatments. Our packages include eight treatment sessions. Very dark tattoos, blown ink, cover-ups, and tattoos that have been touched up are the most difficult to remove.
Cost varies by size. Prices start at $175+/ treatment. We offer individual and discounted treatment packages, as multiple treatments are typically necessary. (Restrictions apply. Prices are subject to change without notice.)
As one of the most powerful lasers in the office, there is some discomfort involved. We have found that icing immediately before the treatment is most helpful. Patients may also elect to apply topical numbing cream before arrival or add Pronox (laughing gas that improves comfort and anxiety) during the treatment.
While there is no true downtime, some patients may experience redness, swelling, and soreness after the treatment. Some patients with very large tattoos (entire back or sleeve) may find it difficult to perform strenuous physical activity for 24-48 hours due to soreness.
For safety, we recommend having a driver if a patient comes to us for eyeliner tattoo removal in Sacramento & Davis, CA, with our team.
It may take several days to weeks to see the response after the treatment. Patients typically notice the tattoo is lighter than it was before treatment.
Incomplete removal, darkening of ink, loss of pigmentation of the skin, blistering, and scarring are the possible side effects. On some occasions, the ink is placed too deep for the laser to reach. This results in a shadow remnant of the tattoo.
Blistering is never the goal, but it can occur. It should be noted, however, that patients who have experienced blistering reported faster fading of the tattoo ink and complete healing of the blistered skin without scar.
We waited patiently for laser tattoo removal technology to be perfected. We are excited to be able to offer this treatment to our patients. We are seeing great results, and patients are happy to know they don’t have to keep their tattoos forever.
