Tattoo Removal

Tattoo Removal with Q Switch Laser in Ankara

Q-switched is the newest tattoo removal technique used today. Laser beams are directed to the tattoo through the skin and the ink is broken. The disintegrated ink is absorbed by the skin and is then discharged from the body through the lymph circulation.

The success of tattoo removal is directly proportional to the determination of the correct laser wavelength and pulse number. The determination of the wavelength and number of pulses is determined by the following factors.

Skin color of the patient
Colors used in tattooing
Size and location
Type of ink used.

Laser Tattoo Removal Process

Q-switched sessions last between 10 minutes and 1 hour, and a break of 30 to 60 days between sessions is given to allow the skin to be refreshed. Sessions are repeated at least 4 times. The number of sessions can reach up to 10 and more depending on the nature of the tattoo (size, color, location in the body) and the nature of the patient’s skin. Tattoos made by amateurs can be erased with fewer sessions than the tattoos made by professionals.

The response of the ink used in the first session to the laser is tested in a small area. Some types of inks can have very high resistance to laser beams. Some inks may not be fragmented by laser. After the tattoos made with laser-resistant inks are erased, they can leave a trace in the form of shade. This situation can be experienced more frequently in tattoos especially in ankle, chest and upper arm areas.

The procedure must be done by experts not to cause permanent damage to the skin.

Which tattoos are easily removed with laser?

Tattoos on white skin.
Light and tanned skin
Tattoos made shorter than over a year
Dark-colored tattoos, dark blue, black and navy blue in particular These colors easily absorb laser beams.
Tattoos on the upper part of the skin

Which tattoos resist erasure?

Tattoos of dark-skinned patients (Fractional laser may be preferred for tattoos if skin color is too dark. In this method the skin is peeled with laser beams in a controlled manner. Fractional laser is used for skin renewal and removal of marks such as scars.)

Green, yellow and purple colored tattoos
Tattoos that were made more than a year ago. The longer this duration, the more the resistance to removal is.
Tattoos processed up to the lower layers of skin tissue
Tattoos with ink types that resist laser beams

Laser Tattoo Removal Planning

Skin texture of the tattoo or tattoos that the patient wants to remove is examined. If you do not have a skin problem that interferes with the application, the second phase of the planning commences. In the second stage, information is received from the patient or the tattoo artist about the type and brand of the ink. If this information cannot be reached, the third stage will commence for the test application. If the tattoo ink responds positively to the laser during the test session, the appointment stages of the sessions, which are the last stage, are decided upon together with the patient.

Considerations Before Laser Tattoo Removal:

Solarium or excessive direct sunlight should be avoided before the sessions.
Blood thinners and aspirin should not be used at least one day before the session.
If the patient uses iron medication, the drug intake should be terminated 1 week before the session.

The patient should pay attention to the following after laser tattoo removal:

Ice compresses are applied to the region after the session. After 5 to 15 days of laser tattoo removal sessions, temporary skin crusting, mild bleeding and water collection can be seen. These complaints are eliminated by using creams containing epithelial between sessions. After the sessions, the tattoo area should be kept away from water and moisture for two days. If the tattoo area is exposed to direct sunlight, protective cream should be used. In Ankara, tattoo wiping prices may vary according to the price policy of the processing center. Laser tattoo removal should be done in the clinical setting of hospitals with the help of medical lasers.