Tattoo Removal in New York City & Long Island

What are the Benefits of Laser Tattoo Removal?

Our Laser Tattoo Removal patients have seen the following benefits from their treatments:

• Can remove more difficult colors on ink
• Minimal recovery time
• Provides a high satisfaction rate
• Treatment is safe, easy, and effective
• Very few side effects
• Works for any size tattoo

Who are the Best Candidates for Laser Tattoo Removal procedure?

At KH Plastic Surgery, we feel the best candidate for the Laser Tattoo Removal process is any patient who wishes to remove an unwanted tattoo. This treatment can also be appropriate for patients who have some of the following characteristics:

• Are overall physically healthy
• Did not experience success with other tattoo removal methods
• Maintain realistic expectations from the procedure
• Non-Smoker

Please keep in mind that this treatment will work better for some people than others. The age, pigment colors, and depth of your tattoo pigment are all factors in whether laser tattoo removal is a good choice for you. Laser tattoo removal may also not be suitable for patients with certain skin conditions or those who are prone to forming keloid scars.

What to Expect on the Day of Laser Tattoo Removal Surgery

During the tattoo removal process, after you are comfortable and relaxed, the laser handpiece is held above the treatment region and pulses of laser energy are directed into the skin. The laser targets the pigment without damaging the surrounding skin, and the remaining particles are removed by the body’s immune system.

Some patients might experience slight discomfort if they have sensitive skin. Since the laser pulses create a mild stinging sensation, that feels similar to bacon grease splatter.

Tattoo Removal Recovery

After laser tattoo removal, the treated skin appears white and gradually turns red. Little to no downtime/recovery time is required, though social downtime may be needed depending on the tattoo’s location. For an improved recovery time, the treated area must be kept moist and away from the sun.

For the best possible results, multiple treatment sessions are required. The exact number of sessions required will depend on the age, depth, complexity, and size of the tattoo. While amateur tattoos can be removed with fewer treatments, professional ones are challenging and require time to effectively remove them.

Laser tattoo removal sessions are done in intervals (generally spaced eight to twelve weeks apart) to allow the zone to heal.