Tattoo Removal & Laser Tattoo Removal in Seattle, WA

With Laser Tattoo Removal, doctors can fade, lighten, and erase everything from small, single-color tattoos to large, multicolored ones. And, as importantly, there is little risk of the scarring or loss of pigmentation that the other procedures will cause. In many cases, the unwanted tattoo will completely disappear. Greater than 95% fading of the tattoo may be accomplished with laser treatments. However, it is very important to know that over 100 tattoo inks are in use worldwide today, none of which are regulated by the FDA. Not knowing which tattoo ink, how deep or how much was used, makes it impossible for the doctor or Dermatologist to predict the degree of removal on any given tattoo.

Often times, it is the color of the tattoo itself that determines the success of the laser removal treatments. The type of laser used to remove a tatto depends on the tattoo's pigment colors. The Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser has become the standard laser for tattoo removal. This laser effectively removes black, blue, purple and red tattoo pigment. The VersaPulse laser combines four lasers in one unit, including three proven Q-switched lasers (Q-switched ND:YAG, Q-switched Alexandrite, and Q-switched FD ND:YAG) and is shown effective in treating all ink colors including yellow and green, typically the hardest colors to remove. The Medlite IV laser also combines laser technology & is effiective for multiple colors of tattoo ink. IPL treatments may also be used on tattoos such as blue & black inks.

For instance, The Laser Treatment Center in Kirkland, WA offers laser tattoo removal. Most offices that use lasers have just one tattoo laser, but their office uses two lasers, the Ruby and the YAG to give the greatest chance for ink removal. On average, professional tattoos require 5-6 treatments, while amateur tattoos may require 3-4 treatments, spaced approximately 6-8 weeks apart.

Previous tatoo removal methods are still used including; Tattoo Excision, in which the tattoo removal specialist will remove the skin with the tatto & suture the sides together & dermabrasion tattoo removal in which the skin is "sandpapered" down.

For Seattle residents who wish to remove their unwanted tattoos, there are many doctors, dermatologists & medical spas that offer laser tattoo treatments. Below is information on clinics in Seattle & King County Washington that offer laser tattoo removal treatments. These doctors serve all of the Seattle area including Bellevue, Renton, Kirkland, Redmond, Tacoma, Mercer Island, Ket, Woodinville & more.

Laser Tattoo Removal in Seattle & King County, Washington

Cosmetic Laser Centers 1417 4th Ave, Suite 510 Seattle WA 206.622.5300 Our high energy, pulsed technology allows the tattoo to be treated with minimal risk of scarring and less discomfort than other laser treatment.

Regeneration Medical Spa 1501 Queen Anne Ave N. Seattle, WA 206.622.5300 website Today’s tattoos come in all shapes, colors and sizes, and we have the expertise and equipment to remove these types of tattoos. Our high energy, pulsed technology allows the tattoo to be treated with minimal risk of scarring and less discomfort than other laser treatments.

Caddell's Laser and Electrolysis Clinic 40 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA (425) 998-0181 During laser tattoo removal, the laser is used to selectively target and destroy the tattoo without damaging the surrounding tissue, which greatly decreases scarring.

Northwest Dermatology & Skin Cancer Clinic website 21600 HWY 99 Edmunds, WA Phone: 425-774-2616 Our cosmetic dermatology services include BOTOX®, Restylane®, Juvéderm™, collagen injections, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and tattoo removal.