What is laser tattoo removal?
If you have a tattoo that you deeply regret and want removed, or you’d like it to be faded for a cover-up tattoo, a targeted PicoWay® laser treatment is the right treatment for you.
The PicoWay® laser uses revolutionary picosecond technology to “shatter” tattoo ink into minuscule particles safely and effectively. You won’t find this high-end, sophisticated device available in many medi spas.
With its advanced technology, PicoWay® targets tattoo ink colours that can be difficult to remove, like blue and green. It works well for any skin tone and is the ideal treatment for someone looking to permanently remove a tattoo, or make space for new ink!
How long will the results last from a laser tattoo removal?
The results from a laser tattoo removal treatment are permanent. You will see fading after each treatment, but you’ll likely need multiple treatments for optimal fading results.
Dalyce is one of our skin care specialist at Essentials Medi Spa that cares for our laser clients. Dalyce took her is formally trained and certified as a medical aesthetician and laser technician.
Peyton is a small town girl who started in the beauty industry at age 14. She graduated with honours from La Vie in Calgary and received certification from the laser company, Candela. She has shadowed our lead laser tech, Dalyce in order to run our laser devices.
Steph has years of healthcare experience and a knack for making every client feel like a VIP. She graduated with honours from La Vie in Calgary and received certification from the laser company, Candela. She has shadowed our lead laser tech, Dalyce, to provide laser services to her clients.
Cost
Starts at $175/treatment
Our laser tech will provide a quote based on the size and difficulty of removal for your specific tattoo.
Number of Treatments
This will vary by client and the specific tattoo being removed. The size of the tattoo and the colour both play a role in the number of treatments. During your initial consult, our laser tech will estimate the number of treatments she anticipates for your aesthetic goals.
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Our laser specialists suggest a free consultation before this treatment.
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For 2 weeks before treatment, avoid natural sunlight and tanning booths. If treated within 2 weeks of active tan, you may develop hypo-pigmentation (white spots) and this may not clear for 2-3 months, or even longer.
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For 1-2 weeks before treatment, you must discontinue the use of self-tanning skin care products and remove any residual self-tanner.
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For 3-5 days before treatment, you may be asked to stop any oral or topical medications or other skincare products (e.g., acne products, retinol or anything that could cause irritation).
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Fill out our treatment consent form.
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Once we establish laser tattoo removal is the right treatment for your tattoo removal, your skin is gently cleansed. Our skin care specialist uses our PicoWay® laser device to target the designated treatment areas.
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If we treat the upper lip, the teeth/braces may be protected with a moist gauze. The gauze also serves to support the lip during treatment, allowing a surface to push against.
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The patient and all personnel in the treatment room MUST wear protective eyewear during the treatment to reduce the risk of eye injury. Your skin care specialist will take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and comfort. *Please do not bring your child to the appointment, as we do not have child sized protective eyewear.
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Multiple laser treatments are necessary.
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Immediately after treatment, you’ll see a “slight frosting” on the area treated.
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Erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) at the treatment site can occur and may last up to 2 hours or longer. A small amount of pinpoint redness may also occur.
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The specialist will apply an ointment to the treated area.
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After the treatment, the skin will scab over. The crust should flake off in 7-10 days.
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It is very important not to pick, scratch, or aggressively wash/scrub the area to prevent possible infection.
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Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of hyper-pigmentation (darker pigmentation). Also avoid high heat environments for the remainder of the day.
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Use an SPF 30+ sunscreen at all times throughout the course of your treatments. You can pick up a free sample of the SPF 40-42 Alumier MD sunscreen at Essentials.
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There are no restrictions on bathing except to treat the area gently as with any other wound.
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Call or email info@essentialsmedispa.ca with any questions or concerns.
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What to expect from a laser tattoo removal
