The Body
Why would someone want to remove a tattoo?
Tattoos are not timeless. Depending on our tastes and desires, we may miss an outdated symbol, the name of someone we once loved or an outdated reference. There are many reasons why people might want to remove a tattoo:
- Personal preferences and tastes evolve with time and age. When a tattoo no longer suits our personality, we may want to get rid of it.
- A tattoo may also no longer correspond to our lifestyle or professional situation. Some visible tattoos may be badly perceived by the company.
- It is also possible that the tattoo does not correspond to the wearer’s expectations. It may be of poor quality or have aged badly: design errors, execution problems, translation errors, faded colours, etc.
The Picoplus laser is the latest-generation laser system for tattoo removal. Dr Favre’s practice is equipped with it.
How does tattoo removal by Picoplus work?
Tattoo removal is a medical procedure designed to erase all or part of a tattoo. It is carried out using a laser, which breaks down the tattoo pigment particles in the dermis. They are then eliminated naturally by the body.
The Picoplus laser is the most powerful and efficient laser in the world for removing tattoos. Compared with previous Laser Pico models, the PicoPlus laser stands out for several reasons:
- Ultra-short energy pulses: tattoos are removed faster and more effectively.
- Light pulses 100 times faster: results are faster and more effective.
- Significant lightening is visible from the very first session.
- Fewer side effects
- Fewer sessions: a Picoplus tattoo removal treatment requires only 6 treatments on average. Two laser treatments can be carried out in a single session.
- Its unique Pressure WaveTM technology, which optimises tattoo removal results.
- The gentleness of its treatment: it does not break up the coloured pigments, but rather pulverises them.
Power, precision and speed are the watchwords of PicoPlus tattoo removal. This laser technology can only be used by experienced doctors.
Is it possible to have a tattoo removed in summer?
It is important to note that the best results are obtained with untanned skin. You should therefore avoid exposing the treatment area to the sun between treatments and about 8 weeks after treatment. Sun exposure can increase the risk of complications and make the tattoo removal process more difficult. So a natural question arises: is it possible to have a tattoo removed in the summer?
The good news is that it is perfectly possible to have a tattoo removed in summer. You just need to take a few precautions:
- Do not expose the tattooed area to direct sunlight during the treatment (remember to keep a piece of clothing on to easily protect the area to be tattooed).
- Protect the tattoo effectively (SPF50 cream).
- Avoid swimming or any chemical substances.
Dr Favre will always remind you of the instructions to follow before treatment and is always ready to share his expertise with you.
