Tag: laser tattoo removal

A great tattoo artist is a gem of a find because a bad tattoo is forever, right? Not quite! While finding a talented and professional artist is a must, no tattoo – good or bad – is forever. Laser tattoo removal works. But finding the right removal professional is as important as locating a great tattoo artist. Why? Because it impacts results. I Don’t Want My Tattoo Anymore There are many reasons to want a tattoo removed. Laser tattoo removal is the safer and more effective way to erase ink, but...

Dermacare Hampton Roads is not your average laser and skin care clinic. We opened our doors in May of 2006 and began providing Hampton Roads, Virginia with the most comprehensive skin care and rejuvenation treatments available. We have successfully provided safe and effective laser tattoo removal for over a decade, establishing ourselves as the leading expert in Hampton Roads. Making a Proud Difference Our goal is to make a difference in people’s lives. Not only do we strive to achieve this on...

What horror story have you heard about laser tattoo removal? Is it really as bad as some say? Is there any safe way to remove your unwanted tattoos? Let’s be honest; laser tattoo removal is uncomfortable. While most people don’t need anesthesia, a topical anesthetic is often applied before treatment. Where the tattoo is located plays a major role in any resulting discomfort, and the truth is a lot of tattoos are in sensitive areas. If the person performing a removal isn’t well trained and experienced,...

It’s one of the most commonly asked questions by patients: will the color of my tattoo affect laser tattoo removal? The truth is color does impact the removal of a tattoo using laser technology. You see, a laser is a light-based technology that works by using light wavelengths. In order to effectively remove a tattoo, a variation of wavelengths needs to be used to target the different colors or pigments that make up the tattoo. How Light and Color Affect Tattoo Removal Tattoo removal works by...

According to a 2017 study by Statista, four out of 10 adults have at least one tattoo. Interestingly, another survey found that 70% of business owners dislike tattoos on employees, and 11% of people with tattoos opt to have them removed. Since tattoo removal clinics have grown by a staggering 400% over the past 10 years and their success rates continue to increase, just how does laser tattoo removal work? Before we answer this question, there’s a more important one to consider. What Makes Tattoos...

When it comes to generating maximum results, when you opt for laser tattoo removal is as important as who you trust to perform the procedure. Laser tattoo removal is best performed when the skin is its lightest – either when you are not tan or the area of the tattoo to be removed will be covered by clothing. However, our cutting edge Quanta Discovery Pico laser can treat all skin types safely, all year round. Dermacare of Hampton Roads is your safest and most effective laser tattoo removal specialist....