Tattoo Removal & Laser Tattoo Removal in Staten Island, New York

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.

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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island, New York that offer laser tattoo removal treatments.

Laser Tattoo Removal in Staten Island, New York

Cosmetic Laser Skin Center 1424 Richmond Ave. Staten Island, New York (718) 477-2020 Website:   Laser tattoo removal with the YAG laser can remove tattoos of all colors, shapes and sizes. Six to eight treatments are usually necessary and laser treatments are scheduled at four- week intervals. The laser tattoo removal has always worked well with blue and black tattoos. Now, with the med-lite laser, even yellow and green color tattoos can be effectively treated.

Patricia C. McCormack, M.D. 1550 Richmond Ave. Staten Island, NY Tel: (619) 466-8851 website Dr. McCormack provides expert care in a wide variety of problems you may be experiencing with your skin. Offers Laser Removal of tattoos, age spots & vascular birthmarks.

Dermaplastic Arts & Dermatologic Medicine 1324 Victory Boulevard Staten Island, NY (718) 448-4488 Powerful & Advanced Lasers Available. Offers Tattoo removal services in the Staten Island area.