Laser Tattoo Removal in Nanaimo, BC.

• Our laser tattoo removal in Nanaimo effectively fades both black and coloured inks. Colourful tattoos do require more treatments than a tattoo with black/grey tones.

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• There are many different factors that need to be considered with tattoo removal and the amount of treatments needed to achieve the desired results. The older the tattoo, generally the easier they remove because the body has already metabolized some of the ink particles which is what causes old tattoos to blur and distort and fade naturally. If the tattoo is a cover up, it means there can be some scar tissue from overworking the ink into the skin. Heavy handed tattoo application can result in more treatments to reach the desired result.

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• It is VERY important to avoid any hot showers, hot tubs, hot baths, tanning beds, hot yoga, and saunas immediately after the treatment. Post treatment cooling is so important, if ignored it can result in blisters and thickening of the tattoo ink causing a raised embossed scar where the tattoo was removed.​

• We recommend to apply Lidocaine numbing cream before the treatment for a more comfortable treatment. Polysporn 3-1 contains Lidocaine which will help anti post treatment itchiness. Itching and rubbing the treatment area while its healing will thicken the tattoo scar tissue and can cause infection if the itching ablates the skin.