More Laser Tattoo Removal in the News

Posted by Dr. TATTOFF on 2009-02-11 17:35:42

Tags: Tattoo Removal

Here is another recent article featuring laser tattoo removal from Dr. TATTOFF and Dr. Will Kirby that ran in YOU Magazine: 

While they technically don’t fall under the category of skin damage, the subject of tattoos is a familiar one for Dr. Kirby. Considered to be one of the leading experts in tattoo removal, Dr. Kirby serves as medical director for the three Dr. Tattoff clinics within southern California. His clinics are responsible for more tattoo removals than anywhere in the country. “There are countless reasons why a patient wants their tattoo removed,” he begins. Foremost, many patients regret what they received. It can be anything from a former spouse’s name to a tattoo that was done badly, or no longer suits the recipient’s taste. “Fraternity letters, Asian symbols, tribal art, and cartoon characters are recurring themes for many of the tattoos I remove,” he says, adding that many times the patient doesn’t want the tattoo completely removed, but simply lightened so a cover up tattoo can be placed over it.


When asked about the treatment itself, Dr. Kirby told us that it starts with a laser that has the ability to destroy ink pigments. He likens it to using a hammer to smash a piece of glass. Once the ink has been “shattered”, our immune system does the rest and the ink starts to fade. Dr. Kirby says that most tattoos can be removed with 5 to 15 treatments. Much, however, depends on the amount of ink, the color of the ink, the location of the tattoo, and the quality of the patient’s immune system. Since pain is an issue commonly associated with tattoo removal we asked the doctor for his honest opinion on the subject. “It’s uncomfortable but definitely tolerable,” he claims. Dr. Kirby explained that he starts off all tattoo removal procedures by applying a topical numbing cream over the tattoo. The good news he says is that the procedure itself is very fast. He does admit, however, that the amount of ink in the tattoo, as well as where it is placed, has a lot to do with the level of discomfort during its removal. Another bit of good news is the price. We were surprised to find out that Dr. Kirby charges only $39 per square inch (per treatment). A fairly affordable cost when you think about the end result.Dr. Kirby’s last bit of advice on the subject of tattoos – “If you’re going to get one, get it in black ink, have it professionally done, and keep it in the upper portion of the body.” These three factors along with one state-of-the-art laser allow for much easier removal if the need arises.

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