Pico Laser Tattoo Removal
What is Pico Laser?
It is an aesthetic laser machine that has obtained all the necessary certificates of all the prominent authorities world-wide including USA FDA, European CE and has been certified as a stable and highly efficacious system by all the agencies. What is Pico Laser? Pico=picoseconds, one trillionth of second. It is a non-ablative pigment laser that fires at your skin in ultra-short pulses.
In terms of speed & comfort, its performance is Superior to any other device in the market. The Picocare laser is a 2nd generation Pico laser and the only laser approved by FDA for 4 colours tattoo removal.
Pico Laser can treat:
- Removal of all coloured tattoos or modification include cosmetic tattoo
- Remove of pigmentation such as Melasma, Sun Damages, Age Spots and PIH
- Reduce acne and appearance of large pores
- Brighten the dark skin (under arms & bikini)
- Stimulate collagen growth to reduce fine lines
- Reduce scars and stretch Marks
Why to choose Picocare treatment?
- Suitable for all skin types
- Clinically proven results
- Less number of sessions required
- None to Minimal downtime
- Optimally targets only the pigment to be removed
- Faster visible results
- Minimal damage to the surrounding healthy tissues
Conventional nanosecond laser causes the following
- Side effects such as hyper pigmentation may occur
- Discomfort due to pain
- Needs more treatments
- Difficult to remove tattoos completely
What are the benefits of Pico Laser?
Skin Brightening
Minimize Pore Size
Collagen Boost
Treat Blemishes
Tattoo Removal
Treat Scars
HOW DOES THE PICOCARE LASER WORK?
The Picocare laser can perform many different functions. It can get rid of pigmentations and treat acne scars, rough textures and pores at the same time. The Picocare laser treats scars through the use of very fine laser beams that penetrate below the skin, causing tiny bubbles to form using micro-explosions. The formed bubbles will fill up with collagen during the recovery and an “elevated” effect will help to raise depressed scars from acne. The conventional way to treat acne scars was known as the subcision technique . This treatment would insert a needle below the scar to raise it up manually. The Pico Laser utilizes the Bubble Lift technology to replace the old techniques entirely resulting in less discomfort and minimal injury .
The laser can penetrate far beneath the surface of the skin to decimate the melanin that causes hyperpigmentation. It separates dull spots into smaller particles, to be naturally eliminated by the body. Gradually, darker spots and dull spots on the face, neck, chest, hands, arms and legs will fade away.
What to expect?
Picocare 450 is more comfortable than other tattoo removal laser treatments. The sensation is rather like the strap of a rubber band on the skin with a bit of warmth heat during the treatment. Each session usually takes 10-30 minutes, depending on the size and colour composition of your tattoo. Right after your treatment, the area around the tattoo might become reddish and could have some swelling. This is normal and will disappear gradually over time.
Preparation
Apply Numbing cream 1 hour prior to the treatment.
After care
- Cold compress if client feels uncomfortable.
- Immediately after the treatment, Laser Aid or Burn aid will be applied to the treated area and we advise to keep applying it for at least 3 days.
- No exfoliating until fully healed.
- Avoid heat, sun exposure, steaming, sauna, excessive heat for about 7 days.
- Avoid picking, peeling, and touching the area after the treatment. As this can cause scarring and damage to the skin.
| Laser Tattoo Removal | Recovery Time | Skin Type | Recommended Sessions | Recommended Interval | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-30 minutes | 1-2 weeks | All | 3-12 | 4-8 weeks | Start from $80 |
Laser Tattoo Removal
We offer tattoo removal treatment for brow and body tattoos, via both laser and non-laser methods. The choice of method depends on the colour, age and area of the tattoo.
When using laser to remove a tattoo the laser light beam breaks up the ink into tiny particles, which over the coming weeks is reabsorbed by the body and expelled via your normal body system. Our medical grade PICO laser is able to remove tattoos with minimal discomfort and down time.
Non Laser Saline Tattoo Removal & Lightening
It’s a process that uses saline (salt water) to fade or completely remove tattoos.
The solution is injected into the tattoo using a tool similar to a tattoo gun or microblading pen, then left for a short period of time. This allows the salt water to break down the ink in your skin and essentially pull it out.
This will trigger a process called osmosis, in which the saline will pull out the pigment through the skin’s outer layer. That area will heal, scab over, and fall off to reveal a lighter tattoo.
The saline fluid is typically made up of sodium chloride (salt) and purified water. Some brands include additives like aloe vera and orange seed extracts, which make the saline more effective and soothing.
Camouflage & Colour Correction
Eyebrow Tattoo Correction is the process of repairing tattooed eyebrows that you may no longer be happy with. The process involves using alternative pigment ink colours to neutralise the existing tattoo colour and more naturally match your normal skin tone.
In most cases, we are able to repair and improve the unwanted eyebrow tattoo, other times, the only solution is tattoo removal. This will be determined by your Artist during consultation.
Removal less than 48 hour after treatment
We are seeing an increase in the requests for emergency removals of permanent makeup especially brows due to the increased number of poorly trained microblading practitioners. Until recently there have not been any safe and reliable means to remove this work without waiting at least a month. Now when using the Saline Emergency Removal method there is up to an 80% success rate of removal of the pigment from a microblade procedure provided the Saline treatment is done within 48 hours of the original tattoo treatment.
FAQs
Right after your treatment, some whitening of the skin may occur, the area around the tattoo might become reddish and could have some swelling. This is normal and will disappear gradually over time. The full effect of each treatment takes about 5-6 weeks. Immediately after treatment, antibacterial ointment and dressing will be applied to the treated area to minimize the chance of infection.
It depends on your skin type, location of the tattoo, colour, the amount of ink being used. In general you will need 4 to 12 sessions to completely removal the tattoo. With each subsequent treatment session you will notice lighter tattoo colour.
It will take around 5-30 minutes depending on the size of the tattoo. It is a quick procedure with minimal to no downtime.
It is advisable to space out the treatment sessions between 6 to 8 weeks to allow your body to metabolise and remove the remaining pigment before repeating the next session for more effective treatment outcome.
There is potentially no side effects from laser tattoo removal procedure. However some of the rarer documented side effects are for example hyper pigmentation/hypo pigmentation, blistering, keloid formation and infection.
There is no downtime and patient can resume normal daily activities immediately after the procedure
Lasers use a solitary wavelength to deliver the vitality to the targeted skin areas. Available at Skincare Laser Clinic, Picocare 450 lasers can distribute energy in prodigiously short bursts (within several billionths of a second). The speedier the laser is, the more proficient it is. A quick laser has a shorter span between laser beats, which means it gives more laser beats each second. The shorter burst of energy circulated by the laser disrupts the pigment-containing cells within the skin, resulting in fading and clearing of the affected area. The energy conveyed by the Pico laser can also rebuild skin collagen and improve its surface.
Most tattoo removal methods are harsh, painful and potentially scarring. They include surgical excision, dermabrasion (or sanding) and chemical peels. Laser treatments are safer, and more precise, targeting only the ink used in the tattoo process. The most precise of all laser treatments is Picosecond Laser, and Picocare450 is one of the most powerful pico lasers available.
When the laser light beam is directed into tattoo underneath the skin, tattoo ink which acts as a pigment absorbs light energy and breaks down into smaller fragments and particles. Smaller fragments of tattoo are then metabolised and removed from the body.
You may feel slight discomfort during the laser procedure. However topical numbing cream will be applied prior to the treatment to increase patient comfort. Generally patients tolerate the laser procedure well.
In some circumstances, Picocare 450 treatment might need to be postponed. You should seek medical advice if any of the following apply to you:
• You have had recent sun exposure or tanned skin
• You have a disease that is stimulated by light (e.g., Epilepsy)
• You are using photosensitive drugs (e.g., Roacutane)
• You are pregnant
For best ongoing results, you should always protect your skin from direct sun exposure. Always cover up and use a good SPF sunblock when out in the sun.