The fashion for earrings and tattoos is not going away. In a flurry of emotions, multicolored drawings and metal colonize almost every part of the body. The thing is, many of us don’t think about the long-term consequences of a momentary craving. Years pass and suddenly we find that the name of a loved one tattooed on our forearm has become obsolete, and the drawing on our neck makes it difficult to find a satisfying job. Thanks to modern aesthetic medicine, we no longer have to struggle for the rest of our lives with the consequences of youthful whims and passing rebellion. The possibility of laser removal of tattoos, scars and blemishes restores our aesthetic appearance and comfort in life.
What is the Q-Switch laser and how does it work?
A tattoo is a drawing or inscription that distinguishes us, gives us meaning or has a deeper message. It is also a kind of aphrodisiac, because who, seeing a tattoo on the body of a partner, will not ask about its meaning and reason? After a while, it may turn out that the drawing that was once our pride, now – we try to hide under a long sleeve. Modern aesthetic medicine offers us the Q-Switched laser treatment, which is used, among other things. At the Beauty Skin Clinic in Warsaw. What is the operation of the laser?
The Q-Switched laser is a device that, when brought close to the patient’s body, sends out a beam of light of a specific length. The shorter wavelengths have the ability to remove bright colors, while the 1064 nm beam will help us get rid of black, blue and green dye. Thanks to the energy of the device, the particles of ink lingering under the skin are broken down and removed. Through controlled micro-damage, the dye intensity gradually decreases. The Q-Switch laser works precisely and effectively, reaching the deepest layers of the patient’s skin. The procedure is completely safe, with no side effects and no damage to the surrounding tissues.
Where else is the Q-Switched laser used?
The Q-Switched laser is widely used in aesthetic medicine, as it is used not only to remove tattoos, but also to remove scars and blemishes. If your skin is vascular, and in this case laser therapy will prove to be extremely effective. Q-Switch will get rid of permanent makeup effectively and painlessly. During laser treatments, a specific area of the body is locally anesthetized. After the procedure, healing time generally takes about 6 – 8 weeks, but this depends on the quality and depth of the tattoo. In the case of drawings or inscriptions filed with dark dye, the number of sessions oscillates around the value of 6-8.
Contraindications for Q-Switch treatment
Q-Switched laser treatment is safe, but not everyone can benefit from it. Among the contraindications were:
- active tan,
- diseases (cancer, diabetes, vitiligo, psoriasis, kidney failure, epilepsy, blood clotting disorders, scarring),
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding,
- Taking photosensitizers, antidepressants, immunosuppressants, diuretics,
- inflammation and skin infections,
- alcohol consumption,
- Some herbs (e.g., chamomile, field horsetail).
In addition to the mentioned contraindications, anyone can undergo treatment with the Q-Switched laser, which leaves no scars and works quickly and effectively. Detailed information on the procedure can be found at: https://www.beautyskin.com.pl/ removing-tattoos/removing-tattoos-qswitch/#toggle-id-4.