Tattoo Removal in Ft. Myers Florida

When you first had that tattoo applied, more likely than not, you expected to have it for the remainder of your life. You expected that because it just is in our experience that “once a tattoo, always a tattoo.” But maybe that tattoo that says “I love Betty” is no longer appropriate, now that you have married Sharon?!

And you wonder what can you do? You can have your tattoo removed by a series of laser treatments at Dermatology Solutions LLC Practice in Ft Myers Florida. Of course, these treatments are cosmetic (just as it was to have the tat applied in the first place), so the treatments are not covered by insurance.

How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?

Lasers are a source of coherent focused light. The different colors of ink in a tattoo absorb the laser light to differing extents. As the tattoo pigment absorbs the light, the dye is disrupted and your body begins to turn on the dye and remove it. Slowly but surely the tattoo pigment fades and fades. The optimum result is for the tat to be completely clear.  Sometimes this occurs and sometimes is doesn’t.  But, generally, even in the worst case scenario, the tattoo fades enough that somebody does not immediately see that you “loved Betty”!

It depends on the tattoo colors and it depends on whether the tattoo was professionally applied or done by an amateur. We can guess how you’ll do, but usually its nothing more than a guess. For example, white tattoo pigment generally does not disappear well or easily, but as I’ve stated, you never know until you try.

How Many Laser Tattoo Removal Treatments Will I Need & Does Tattoo Removal hurt?

The treatments range in number from 3-5 to 10-15 depending on all of the factors mentioned previously.  As for discomfort, this is usually not a problem, not feeling any worse than it did to have the tattoo applied in the first place.  I refer to the snapped rubber-band analogy for those of you who want to have an idea of how it feels. Of course, we have anesthetic cream that can be applied if you are really fearful and then the treatment will be barely felt at all.

I encourage any of you who are thinking that it is finally time to remove that old tattoo to call Dr Sandy Martin at the prestigious Dermatology Solutions LLC Practice in Ft Myers Florida at (239) 694-7546 and schedule a consultation.  We can work out a plan that fits your time and budget.