Plenty of people have a tattoo they no longer love. Whether it’s an old flame's name or a design that no longer fits your style, tattoo regret is very common.
At Lori Scott Family Care in Kinston, North Carolina, Dr. Lori C. Scott wants you to feel confident in your skin again. She helps you clear the past with advanced PicoSure laser treatments to safely fade unwanted ink.
Older lasers used heat to break up ink, which could damage the surrounding skin. The PicoSure laser works differently. It delivers ultrashort pulses of energy to shatter ink into tiny particles. Your body's immune system then naturally clears these microscopic fragments away.
This advanced technology is highly effective. A retrospective study found that for patients with blue or black tattoos, picosecond lasers achieved a 78.1% rate of excellent clearance. This was much higher than the 54.4% rate common with older Q-switched lasers.
This means faster fading and fewer visits.
Yes, you read that right: visits. Fading a tattoo is a process that requires patience. It’s not an instant fix.
In one study of patients with black tattoos, complete removal required an average of six sessions. Your exact number of visits depends on your ink's depth, color, and density. PicoSure is designed for tattoos with multiple bright colors and dark lines, and it’s known for its success even with large tattoos.
The results also depend on the person performing the removal. Dr. Scott personally oversees your care to ensure safety. She spaces your sessions several weeks apart, which gives your skin time to recover and your body's immune cells enough time to flush away old ink particles.
Proper aftercare is vital for protecting your skin and preventing scarring.
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends washing the treated area daily and applying an antibiotic ointment for a few days. You should keep the skin moist with moisturizer and covered until it fully heals.
You must also protect laser-treated skin from the sun for three months. Wearing clothing that blocks ultraviolet light is essential during this time.
Dr. Scott provides detailed, written instructions after every session, and she’s here to answer your questions as your skin heals.
You don’t have to live with a tattoo you regret. Start fresh with PicoSure advanced laser technology.
To learn more about our aesthetic services, contact Lori Scott Family Care today to schedule a consultation.
