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Portland Tattoo Removal: The Ease of Removing Your Unwanted Tattoo
15 March 2012, thriveportland on the topic of Tattoo Removal Portland, Thrive Portland
From ancient Egypt to modern day Portland, tattoos have existed in one form or another for over 5,000 years. According to a 2008 Harris Interactive Poll, 14% of American adults have at least one tattoo; this includes 32% of people aged 25-29 and 25% of people aged 30-39. Sixteen percent of people who have tattoos regret getting them, mostly because they felt they were too young when they got them or because they no longer like the images. Technology has afforded us the ability to remove, safely and efficiently, what were once completely permanent marks.
Using Q-switched laser treatments, which have been approved by the National Institutes of Health, medical professionals break the ink pigments in tattoos into small particles, which are then absorbed and discarded by the body. This process leaves little to no scarring and produces such low amounts of pain that for the most sensitive patients a topical anesthetic is sufficient. Dark pigments break more easily and with fewer treatments than lighter pigments, due to light absorption, and some lighter inks, such as yellows and certain shades of red, will darken with initial treatments and then break apart as though they were dark or black to begin with.
Dr. Maddox and the team at Thrive use RevLite®, a state-of the-art multi-wave laser that breaks pigments more efficiently and with a decreased risk of hot spots or scarring than other medically-utilized lasers. Depending on the size, shape, color, and placement of the tattoo, as well as skin pigmentation, tattoo removal make take six to ten sessions to complete. These sessions are typically spaced eight weeks apart, to minimize the risk of improper healing and pigmentation changes.
If you’d like to learn more about removing that tattoo you don’t want anymore, schedule a complimentary, no obligation evaluation with Dr. Maddox today by calling 503-241-3579.
Tattoo Removal: What You Need to Know About Tattoos
20 October 2011, admin on the topic of Tattoo Removal Portland
While tattoo trends come and go, many people get tattoos they later regret. While many choose to get tattoos that can easily be concealed, others choose places like ankles and feet, arms, calves, neck, shoulders that can be much harder to hide. Until recently, it has always been thought that tattoos are forever, but with advancements in laser tattoo removal that is no longer the case.
Thrive Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Center offers the latest laser tattoo removal technology. RevLITE laser tattoo removal targets the ink while leaving healthy skin cells intact, therefore reducing scar tissue formation. The relatively new Q-Switched lasers, found in RevLITE, remove tattoos with light energy that is absorbed into the tattoo ink, breaking the ink into tiny particles that then are removed by the body’s natural filtering system. This revolutionary system can remove many types of tattoos – professional, amateur, traumatic and surgical.
If you make or have made the decision to get a tattoo that you later regret, we are here to help. However, before you make the decision to get a tattoo, it’s important to learn the facts. Here’s a bit of history and information on tattoos.
1. When you are getting a tattoo, you skin is pricked between 50 and 3,000 times per minute! Ouch!
2. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate, the pigments and inks used for tattoos. In addition, few states regulate tattoo parlors so be extra careful when choosing where you go. Sterilization and disposable materials are crucial to tattooing so make sure your tattoo parlor has a clean record.
3. Be prepared to spend a lot of money to get a tattoo. Tattoos under an inch cost between $50 and $100 and larger tattoos can be upwards of a few hundred dollars.
4. Be careful about the size and style of the tattoo that you choose. Almost a fifth of people with tattoos in the United States regret getting one, many times because it contains a name.
5. Tattoos can get infected so don’t pick at the scabbing or expose the open tattoo to anything dirty that could infect it. If you start to see signs of an infection, see your doctor.
Call 503-241-3579 today to schedule a free consultation with the team at Thrive. After consulting with you, we will provide our recommendations for the number of treatments and cost for complete tattoo removal.
Tattoo Removal Portland: Have You Outgrown Your Tattoo? Laser Removal May be the Answer!
23 February 2011, admin on the topic of Before and After Photos, Skin Specialist Portland, Tattoo Removal Portland, Thrive Portland
There is no question that tattoos have become more mainstream. In fact, a 2008 study showed 25% of adults 30-39 and 32% of adults 25-29 have at least one tattoo. And while increasing visibility may mean more acceptance, a recent CNN news feature revealed there are mixed opinions when it comes to the workplace. Whether you feel like you’ve outgrown that tattoo you got when you were 18 or you want to present a more professional appearance in order to get your dream job, laser tattoo removal may be your solution.
Tattoo removal in the past often required surgery and/or skin grafts. These procedures were not only painful but often left patients scarred. Thrive Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Center offers the latest laser tattoo removal technology. RevLITE laser tattoo removal treatment targets the ink while leaving healthy skin cells intact, therefore reducing scar tissue formation. The relatively new Q-Switched lasers, found in RevLITE, remove tattoos with light energy that is absorbed into the tattoo ink, breaking the ink into tiny particles that then can be removed by the body’s natural filtering system. This revolutionary new system can remove many types of tattoos – professional, amateur, traumatic and surgical tattoos. A typical tattoo may take 6-10 treatments to remove. Factors that affect the number of treatments include color of tattoo, color of your skin, type of ink used, as well as the size and location of the tattoo.
At Thrive Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Center, our team of expert medical professionals is available to offer their insight, answer your questions, and be an informational resource for our current and potential clients. We are always happy to answer your questions through our blog, Facebook, or Twitter and insist on beginning every relationship with an hour consultation to discuss our treatment options in more depth. For more information please visit our website at http://www.thriveportland.com.
Portland Tattoo Removal: It’s Effective, Safe, and Quick!
8 December 2010, admin on the topic of Tattoo Removal Portland
Did you know that more than 25% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 50 have tattoos? People get tattoos for a variety of reasons, to symbolize some thing or someone they love, because of a deep personal meaning, possibly for aesthetic design, and/or a night of too much partying. Whatever the reason people often regret their decision at some point in life. Reasons people regret their tattoos include changes to their personal interest or style, career or work reasons, military enrollment, fading into an ugly blob, or they simply stop liking it.
Until recently, tattoo removal procedures often required surgery and/or skin grafts leaving patients in pain and scarred. At Thrive Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Center, we offer the latest laser tattoo removal technology that pinpoint targets the ink, leaving healthy skin cells intact with full removal of the tattoo.
Here are a couple of frequently asked questions that we can answer prior to a consultation with our doctors.
What type of tattoos can be removed?
We can remove professional, amateur, traumatic and surgical tattoos. We are also able to remove blue and green tattoo ink.
Is the laser tattoo removal painful?
The laser emits light in very short pulses. The impact of the energy from the powerful pulse of light is similar to the snap of a small rubber band on the skin. Anesthesia creams are available upon request.
How many treatments will it take to remove a tattoo?
On the average, professional tattoos require 6-10, scheduled approximately 4-10 weeks apart. The number of treatments depends several factors including the amount and type of ink used, the depth of the ink in the skin, and your body’s ability to remove the broken ink particles following the laser treatment.
Will the tattoo completely disappear?
In many cases, yes, greater than 95% fading of the tattoo may be accomplished. Keep in mind, there are many types of tattoo inks in use worldwide today, none of which are regulated by the FDA. Therefore, it is impossible for the physician to predict the degree of removal on any given tattoo.
How do I get started?
Please feel free and schedule an appointment with us for a free, no obligation consultation.
For more information on our laser tattoo removal treatments, visit our website or call us at 503-241-3579.