Laser Tattoo Removal 101 at Erase

For the most part, laser tattoo removal studios do the same thing; however, some studios have their own twists on things. Naturally, you can't go into every single removal studio and know exactly what will happen. You have questions; you ask questions. This blog should answer some, perhaps all, of your questions about Erase Tattoo Removal.

• Who does the procedure? Here at Erase, we only have medical professionals do the laser tattoo removal procedures. We believe that having a medical professional, such as Dr. Justin Macariola, do the procedures gives the client confidence it will be done right; it is the best solution for the client. Some tattoo removal studios settle for having estheticians perform the procedures but we believe in trying harder. 
• Who is eligible for laser tattoo removal? Any skin tone, age, or gender is able to get a laser tattoo removal procedure; however, there are some cases where we advise against it. 
• Pregnant or nursing women. This broken up ink can make its way into the unborn child via umbilical cord or into the born child via breast milk. When you get this procedure, the ink is broken up and removed from the skin via the immune system.
• Any client with uncontrolled diabetes. 
• Anyone with new tattoos from within the last couple months (2 months). The skin is not ready for a procedure like this so soon after getting a tattoo. 
• Smokers are able to get it but they might require more sessions to get the tattoo removed since their skin is not as healthy; your skin needs to be healthy to endure the procedures at their current length of time. 
• We should note that the procedures are conducted using an Asclepion TattooStar Effect Laser and so this laser can tackle a lot of tattoo cases. 
• How long does it take to remove a tattoo? Depending on the size, location, and color(s) of the tattoo that is to be removed, the removal process can take between 5 & 12 sessions; there are breaks of 6-8 weeks between each removal session. On average, a tattoo takes a year to remove. If you qualify for the R20 procedure then you will take less time since this procedure essentially combines four traditional sessions into one; your amount of sessions is drastically reduced. 
• Does it hurt? Depending on your pain tolerance, it will hurt more for some and less for others; bottom line, it will have discomfort. Although, at Erase, we have cooling tools to reduce the pain and make each client comfortable during the procedure. 

If you are considering laser tattoo removal, then contact Erase - a Chicago laser tattoo removal studio. We give free consultations! 

The R20 Procedure for Laser Tattoo Removal

In laser tattoo removal there are several kinds of lasers that can be used to remove a tattoo; along with all those options for lasers, there are a few different kinds of procedures that can be performed. At Erase Tattoo Removal, we use the traditional laser tattoo removal procedure as well at the R20 procedure for our tattoo removals.

What are these two forms of tattoo removal? Let's find out.

Traditional procedure is when the removal studio uses just one pass of the laser on the inked area of your skin and then that is the end of the procedure. A pass of the laser is when the laser passes over the skin.

R20 procedure is when the removal studio combines four sessions (or four passes of the laser) into one session. This dramatically reduces the amount of sessions one needs to remove a tattoo and gets them on their way sooner. How do studios accomplish this? Well, after each pass of the laser, there is a twenty-minute break that allows the skin recover before the next pass of the laser.

A tattoo often requires between 5 and 12 sessions to completely remove the tattoo; sessions are spaced out 6 to 8 weeks to allow the skin to heal and prepare for the next session. If you have a larger or more complex tattoo, you will most likely require more sessions; tattoos can take a year or so to remove. With people needing their tattoos gone sooner, the R20 procedure becomes quite an attractive option. Here at our Chicago tattoo removal studio, we are the only laser tattoo removal studio in Chicagoland to offer the R20 procedure. Traditional removal takes around 20 to 30 minutes for a session and R20 takes a bit longer.

If you are looking for a laser tattoo removal studio, contact Erase Tattoo Removal - a Chicago tattoo removal studio. They give free consultations. See what they're about!