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Laser Tattoo Removal Toronto Vs Surgical Excision

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Laser Tattoo Removal Vs Surgical Excision

Tattoo regret can leave one feeling depressed and with an urgent need to have their tattoo removed immediately.

Currently Laser Tattoo Removal and Surgical Excision are the only two removal options available that provide results.

Laser Tattoo Removal is the most common and safest removal procedure that can provide impressive results with each treatment. The treatment involves the use of high-powered lasers emitting a highly focused laser beam that directly targets the tattoo. It passes through the outer skin layer and is absorbed by the tattoo pigment.

Tattoo removal will involve many treatments, and there can be some pain associated during each treatment. Laser tattoo removal is also an effective treatment option for removing a tattoo no matter what the size.

The second alternative to Laser Tattoo Removal is surgical excision.

This may be a good option for patients that are looking to have their tattoo removed immediately; however there are many things to consider when choosing an excision procedure.

First the size of the tattoo and location will be a determining factor when deciding if you are a candidate. Smaller tattoos work best. In the case of a large tattoo, serial excisions must be performed, in which portions of the tattoo are removed to allow the skin to heal, thus avoiding the use of a skin graft. Extra skin to close a tattoo excision is required for best results. Ultimately a surgical scar will be left behind, but the results are immediate.

While there are choices for Tattoo removal, speak to your specialist to see which option that best suits your needs.

For more information on Laser Tattoo Removal in Toronto visit www.lastinglooks.ca/laser-tattoo-removal-toronto at Lasting Looks Clinic.

Laser Tattoo Removal Toronto and Tanning

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Laser Tattoo Removal and Tanning

For laser tattoo removal to be at its most effective, your skin should ideally be its natural, untanned color.

It is not recommended to have any unnecessary exposure to the sun before or after you undergo laser tattoo removal. There is no doubt that sun and uva exposure can make laser tattoo removal more difficult, but it also increases your risk of melanoma and other skin cancers.

High melanin levels can leave your skin susceptible to burning. The darker the skin, the more challenging laser tattoo removal becomes.

Lasers target melanin and pigment within our skin cells, so the treatment works best on people whose skin highly contrasts the ink of their tattoo. If the laser cannot distinguish between the ink and skin tone, it may inadvertently damage healthy skin and cause unnecessary blisters, burns and other complications. Contrast between skin and ink is what makes the procedure effective.

Even self-tanner usage before any laser tattoo removal session is contraindicated to a treatment since it could impact the outcome as much as a real tan. Some self-tanners also contain activators that can react with laser treatments and lead to skin discolorations.

If it is necessary to be out and exposed to the sun after a Laser Tattoo Removal session, it is highly recommended that the treated area be covered with a piece of fabric thick enough to prevent any uva rays  from penetrating the skin, otherwise it can cause hyper-pigmentation or sun damage. Simply wearing sunblock and having exposure to the sun is not sufficient.

The recovery process post laser tattoo removal is more crucial than the treatment, so you may wish to book your treatments over the winter, when your exposure to the sun will be much less.

For more information on Tattoo Removal in Toronto, visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/laser-tattoo-removal at Lasting Looks Clinic.

Dermal Fillers Toronto & The Jaw line

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Dermal Fillers and The Jaw line

More and more people today are looking for a non-surgical means to address facial imperfections.

Signs of aging caused by volume loss and sagging around the jawline can begin to appear as we naturally age, which can weigh down a person’s appearance and make them appear older and tired. Jaw enhancement with dermal fillers can be used to strengthen a weak jaw line. Dermal Fillers can create a softer and more defined jawbone, while removing indentations or pockets in the chin and jaw.

Juvederm Voluma or Teosyal Ultra Deep are routinely used to contour and shape a variety of areas on the face, including sharpening and squaring off the angle of the jawline. This procedure is mostly requested by men to masculinize the face.

During treatment small volumes of dermal filler gel are injected at several places along the jawline. Procedures can be done quickly with little to no down time and be done in a subtle way that gradually creates a youthful and rejuvenated look.

A patient is able to see immediate results that look natural and that last from 3 to 18 months.

The drawback is the effect is not permanent. If you are looking for a more permanent option then chin and mandibular angle implants are recommended.

Another option to redefine the jawline would be Ultherapy, a focused ultra sound treatment, which can further tighten the skin, as well as the SMAS tissue of the jaw line and create further definition.

With the variety of dermal fillers available your physician is able to choose the best dermal filler for each case.
For more information on Dermal Fillers in Toronto, visit Lasting Looks Clinic.

Laser Tattoo Removal Toronto & Tattoo Regret

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Laser Tattoo Removal And Tattoo Regret

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), laser tattoo removal is on the rise and people are paying top dollar to clean up their skin. As more people continue to get tattoos, the more people are having tattoos removed,” says Dr. Geronemus, a clinical professor of dermatology at NYU Medical Center.

Many people mark their calendars to remember an anniversary, birthday and special occasion; however some may want to make it more permanent, so they choose to get a tattoo.

As time passes, what once seemed like a good idea for some turns into regret.  Regret about getting a tattoo is not that uncommon.

Plastic surgeons and dermatologists are seeing more and more people who want their tattoos removed, often because they worry that the tattoo could cause problems such as self-consciousness, either with future employment, a pending marriage or a lifestyle change. Some may choose to remove a spouse’s name, portrait or a wedding date.  Although reasons may vary, it can bear a constant reminder of the past or a mistake made.

Laser treatments are currently the most common and effective method for removing a tattoo. As treatments are repeated over several sessions, the tattoo will fade and eventually disappear.

A wide variety of pigmented lesions can be treated with laser. The tattoo removal laser will send energy directly to the tattoo ink to break down the pigment (ink) so that eventually over time the body can absorb the broken down particles and eliminate them through the lymphatic system.

Treatments can be done every 4 to 6 weeks depending on the area where the tattoo is located.

In future, a special date or persons name might be better written on a calendar and not with a tattoo that can take multiple sessions and dollars to remove. So think before you ink!

For more information on Laser Tattoo Removal in Toronto, visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/laser-tattoo-removal at Lasting Looks Clinic.