Scar and Tattoo removal works by vaporizing and removing a layer of old skin thereby allowing the new skin to become healthier and thicker. Laser scar and tattoo removal is a patient friendly procedure since it does not result in any open wounds, the healing process is fast and no other treatment or check-up is necessary.

Scar Removal

Before undergoing laser scar treatment, your doctor will assess the class of scar that you’re presenting on your skin surface. Laser scar treatment can reduce hypertrophic scars (pinkish raised tissues where collagen synthesis has been locally disrupted), keloid scar tissue (reddish purple in color, thicker than hypertrophic scars, often extending beyond the wound perimeter), acne scars, and even stretch marks. The computer-operated laser is aimed at the scar and small vessels running through the scar are closed. Laser scar treatment is all about reducing rather than totally eliminating scarring presence. Expectations need to be kept conservative.

Tattoo Removal

There is good news for those who have an unwanted tattoos on their body. Newer laser tattoo removal techniques can eliminate your tattoo with minimal side effects. Lasers remove tattoos by breaking up the pigment colors of the tattoo with a high-intensity light beam. The color of your tattoo will make a big difference in whether it can be removed easily or not. For example, black ink absorbs all laser wavelengths making it the easiest to treat. Bright colors such as reds are more difficult to remove and may take multiple treatments.

*Should your physician decide the scar or tattoo cannot be removed with conventional laser techniques, there are other options. Excision is a process where a surgeon will surgically remove the skin. For smaller tattoos and scars, the removed area is simply stitched together. For larger cases, a skin graft from another part of the body is used to cover the area. The result is complete removal of the scar or tattoo.

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