Does your tattoo bring back bad memories, no longer suit your lifestyle or personality, andyou’d like to get rid of it? Have you heard about laser tattoo removal and want to know more before taking the plunge? Then you’ve come to the right place! CtrlZ deciphers for you all the preconceived ideas about laser tattoo removal and sheds light on this technique that could well change your life.
Myth n°1: Laser tattoo removal is painless.
Technological advances have made the use of lasers in tattoo removal increasingly bearable. However, at CtrlZ, we’re totally transparent: laser tattoo removal is not painless.
To make your laser tattoo removal treatment less uncomfortable, we recommend that you apply a numbing cream at least two hours before each session. Theprescription will be given to you by our medical team.
Myth n°2: A single session is all you need for a complete result.
The laser tattoo removal protocol is tailored to each patient and each tattoo. It requires several treatment sessions, spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart.
Effectiveness and speed of erasure depend on a number of factors:
- The color of the tattoo,
- Tattoo density ,
- Depth and quality of ink,
- Inter-individual variability.
So even a small tattoo will require several treatment sessions to disappear completely.
Myth no. 3: Laser tattoo removal is dangerous for the skin.
As with any laser procedure, there are potential risks. However, with CtrlZ, you’re under the care of a paramedical team fully trained in the use of lasers.
- A laser test is systematically carried out before the first session toassess your skin’stolerance.
- The laser is precisely parameterized according to ink color and density, so that your sessions are as effective as possible, while limiting the risk of undesirable effects.
Myth No. 4: All lasers are the same for tattoo removal.
CtrlZ centers are equipped with Q-Switched lasers, a technology that breaks down your tattoo’s pigments into small particles without damaging the surrounding tissue:
- Optimum results,
- Extremely precise pigment targeting,
- A high level of safety.
All under the supervision of expert, specialized teams. A must for your skin!
Laser tattoo removal is a technique that must be performed by trained and experienced professionals. It requires several sessions and rigorous follow-up to avoid undesirable effects.
When you choose CtrlZ, you can be sure of obtaining the best possible results in complete safety, thanks to close support from our medical and paramedical teams.
Ready to take the plunge? Make an appointment now for a free information consultation at your nearest CtrlZ center!