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Laser Tattoo Removal Toronto And Sun Exposure

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Tattoo removal and sun exposure

When is the best time of year to start the process of tattoo removal?

The optimal time to start the process of tattoo removal  is in the fall.

You might be surprised to hear that sun exposure is an important factor that affects the success of laser tattoo removal. A tattoo should be out of the sunlight for at least 6 weeks prior to any treatment. Fake tan products and self-tanners should also be avoided for at least two weeks before  laser tattoo removal.

If your tattoo is located on a part of your body that will be exposed to the sun on a regular basis, this will greatly affect the results of your tattoo removal. Tanned skin should never be treated by laser tattoo removal.

If your tattoo is located on an area that will not get sun exposure, then it is safe to start your tattoo removal at any time of the year. Adequate protection of the treated area is of the utmost importance.

Once the tattoo removal process has begun, getting sunburnt will be an incredibly painful sensation and could cause permanent scarring. Unnecessary heat from any source, which includes baths, saunas, steam rooms and jacuzzis, are to be avoided. Caution must be taken and the skin must be cared for in the same manner as one would treat a burn.

At Lasting Looks Clinic, proper removal of your unwanted tattoo is our top priority. During your initial consultation we will go over in great detail, the number of sessions required, home care, expectations of removal, tattoo color, depth, chemical composition and proper safety for your tattoo removal.

With time and patience your unwanted tattoo can be removed safely and effectively. For more information on tattoo removal visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/laser-tattoo-removal

Laser Tattoo Removal Toronto- How Many Sessions?

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How Many Laser Sessions To Completely Remove A Tattoo?

All tattoos are unique in there nature, and not all pigments and inks are identical. Due to these distinctive differences, it is difficult to predict how many laser tattoo removal sessions it will take to completely remove a tattoo.

Typically tattoos can be removed in as little as 5 treatments, or may extend up to 12 sessions or at times even more.

There are a few factors to take into consideration when removing a tattoo.

  • Location on the body
  • Amount of ink used (meaning is it a cover-up?)
  • Fitzpatrick skin type
  • Is it a professional tattoo or amateur?
  • Type of ink used
  • Pre-existing scarring from the tattoo process
  • Depth of Ink in the skin
  • Technology of the laser
  • Overall health of the patient
  • Age

Most patients wish for the least amount of sessions of tattoo removal, however, it is important to treat the skin type and color of ink accordingly, as well as  safely to avoid further scarring and issues. Treating a tattoo on higher settings then recommended, or shortening the time between treatments, does not give the best results and can alternatively result in further problems as well as potential burning and scarring.

One way to assess how many treatments are approximately needed is by re-assessing the tattoo 6 weeks after the first session of tattoo removal. This can determine how the patient has responded, as well as the amount of fading that has occurred.

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