There are some horror stories out there of people trying to get their unwanted ink removed, only to end up with disfiguring scars or permanent skin changes.
In one case, a man who had selected a major chain for his laser tattoo removal found he had to have 15 to 20 sessions rather than the 10 to 12 quoted by his provider. When he asked his laser technician why he was not getting the promised results she turned the machine up "as high as it goes," which resulted in treatment area suffering from third-degree burns. This man is now left with a long and expensive healing process and permanent scarring on his hands: see (https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/face-body/tattoo-laser-removal-queensland-man-suffers-serious-burns-after-trying-to-get-his-tattoos-removed/news-story/183200c8ca225d4df1d2f82dc8a40696)
So what should you consider and what research should you conduct before choosing a laser tattoo removal treatment provider? We give you our top 3 considerations which you ought to have front of mind when looking into this type of treatment.
1. What qualifications/ certifications does your prospective treatment provider hold?
Different states in Australia have different regulations when it comes to the laser tattoo removal industry.
In Queensland there is a minimum standard which is regulated by Queensland Radiation Health. Your treatment provider should hold a licence to perform laser tattoo removal services. You can look up the register following this link: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/157445/laser-use-licensees.pdf
If the person who is going to treat you is not on this register, it is probably best to stay away as they are providing a service which they are not qualified or licenced to provide.
2. Is the treatment provider a generalist or a specialist?
Some laser treatments are relatively low risk and can done safely by clinics offering a buffet of treatments. IPL is one such treatment. Laser tattoo removal is not.
There are many factors your treatment provider needs to take into consideration when providing you with laser tattoo removal services. A specialist knows these risk factors and will provide you with treatment catered to lessen, if not totally negate those risks. Furthermore, a specialist will have a good knowledge of the inks used in tattoos, their constituent make-up and how they respond and react to laser treatment.
Funnily enough, specialists also tend to be more cost-effective than generalists. This is because Specialists often have state-of-the-art lasers which (a) reduce the risk of deleterious outcomes and (b) take fewer sessions to remove your unwanted ink.
Always be sure to read reviews - seek them from Google, Facebook and other sites. You can get a real vibe of the person and their skills from these reviews.
3. What laser does the treatment provider use?
Lasers ain't lasers - like oils ain't oils.
Not all lasers can safely treat tattoo ink. Some people have tried to use IPL machines for this purpose to their great regret. IPL lasers cost between $10,000 and $15,000 and are not suitable for laser tattoo removal. Whilst IPL machines are often marketed as all-purpose lasers, they are most certainly not suitable for tattoo removal and will be sure to leave a scar if used to treat tattoo ink.
Now, you may have heard the term "Q-Switch Nd:Yag" laser. This is a generic term for the type of laser used. Q-Switched Nd:Yag lasers are the gold standard in laser tattoo removal.
There are various types of Q-Switched Nd:Yag lasers out there and you need to be careful what is used on you. Ask your prospective treatment provider what type of laser they use and do your research on it. Read reviews to ensure that it really is a good machine for your type of tattoo.
For example, if you have a tattoo with blue ink, you need to make sure that your prospective treatment provider can treat it. Most tattoo removal clinics, specialist or no, have lasers which treat at 1064nm and 532nm wavelengths. These wavelengths will effectively treat black and reds, however, they will simply not remove blue or green ink. You need one with a 585 wavelenth or similar to fracture blue ink. Furthermore, with green ink, you need one with a 650nm wavelength or similar to effectively treat this ink.
Some lasers are cheap, costing $40,000 to $60,000. These are usually not considered to be state of the art by the industry. Most specialists invest heavily in their business and have lasers which cost over $150,000. In this case, quality does matter. With the more expensive machines comes a superior beam profile which means more effective treatments and a better, more comfortable aftercare period.
Why should you consider and choose City Tattoo Removal for your tattoo removal?
At City Tattoo Removal we only use state of the art specialist lasers to treat your unwanted ink. We are proud to say we use Fotona's QX MAX which is one of the best lasers in the world for tattoo removal. It is one of the only lasers which can offer 4 true wavelengths (1064nm, 532nm, 585nm and 650nm) to treat all common tattoo inks and colours.
Furthermore, the clinic is owned, operated and run by Natasha Collings, a tattoo removal specialist. Natasha holds all the relevant certificates and licences required in Queensland to remove tattoos using a laser. In the last year, Natasha has performed over 2000 separate tattoo removal procedures. Natasha continues to learn and research her craft and regularly writes articles for her website and contributes to blogs and industry discussion groups.
Please do not hesitate to call 3003 0358 to book a consultation to see how easy and cost effective tattoo removal with City Tattoo Removal actually is!
Natasha Collings
City Tattoo Removal
www.citytattooremoval.com.au
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