SERVICES & PRODUCTS
664 Kingsley Ave. Ste 106
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 269-1509
to schedule your personal appointment with our physician.
Laser Tattoo Removal
Dr. Lloyd has performed hundreds of Laser Tattoo Removal treatments. She is experienced in working on all skin types and endeavors to give patients the best cosmetic result possible. All of our Laser Tattoo Removal treatments include Free Gentlewaves LED treatments to enhance the healing process.
How Does It Work?
Our Tattoo Removal Laser emits a beam of laser light that passes harmlessly through the outer layer of the skin and is absorbed by the tattoo ink. As the light is absorbed, it is converted to heat. This all happens within a tiny fraction of a second, and the sudden rise in temperature within the tattoo breaks the ink into tiny particles. White blood cells then carry away these particles to be naturally eliminated by the body
What Kinds of Tattoos Can Be Treated?
Tattoos of all sizes and colors can be treated. However, tattoos with multiple colors usually require more treatments. Black tattoo ink usually responds the quickest; green and purple typically respond more slowly. In general, most tattoos can be successfully treated, given a sufficient number of treatments.
Does It Hurt?
Most patients experience moderate discomfort. Taking Tylenol and applying a cold compress to the tattoo before treatment can both help to decrease the pain of the laser treatment. The sensation of the laser pulses is often described as feeling like “heated rubber band snaps.” If the treatment is too uncomfortable, our physician can numb the area with local anesthesia, at no additional cost to you.
How Long Does It Take?
Depending on the size, colors, and location of the tattoo, each treatment usually takes about 5 to 20 minutes. Some faint tattoos will fade completely after only one treatment, although most tattoos require 5 to 10 treatments to remove. Treatments are usually spaced six to eight weeks apart to give your body sufficient time to fully eliminate loosened particles of ink.
Are There Any Side Effects?
Because the laser beam does not penetrate beyond the skin, side effects are rare. When side effects do occur, they are usually mild and confined to the treatment area. After a treatment, redness, swelling and blistering can occur, but these are temporary effects that can be minimized with cold compresses. Scarring is rare when patients adhere to post treatment instructions.
What Are The Alternative Treatments?
Laser tattoo removal is considered the best way to remove a tattoo with the least risk of scarring. The alternatives to laser tattoo removal include surgical excision, electric or infrared cauterization (burns the skin), salabrasion (using abrasion and salt to remove layers of skin), and aggressive chemical peels (chemically removes layers of skin). These alternate methods can be quite painful and often cause scarring.
The following prices are for a single treatment, based on the longest dimension of the tattoo: Size Fee $200.00 $300.00 $400.00 $500.00
1 inch or less
1-2 inches
2-4 inches
4-6 inches
We also have package pricing for multiple tattoos, and/or multiple treatments. For instance, you get a free treatment with the purchase of four treatments. In addition, we often offer additional savings with a website coupon. (See our Specials page).
