Most offices that use lasers have just one tattoo laser, but in our office we use two lasers, the Ruby and the YAG, to give the greatest chance for ink removal
Since the early 90's lasers have been developed that can selectively treat tattoo pigment, often without leaving any scar in its place. This is because they do not actually burn the ink out; rather it is fractured into tiny pieces that are then removed from the skin by your immune system.
The advantage of the new technology is that there is less chance of scarring. The disadvantage is that it takes multiple treatments, which can get expensive if the ink is resistant to being filtered out by your immune system. Another disadvantage is that no single laser can remove all colors of ink completely. Most offices that use lasers have just one tattoo laser, but in our office we deal with this problem by using two lasers, the Ruby and the YAG to give the greatest chance for ink removal.
How many treatments will it take to remove my tattoo?
On average, professional tattoos require 5-6 treatments, while amateur tattoos may require 3-4 treatments, spaced
approximately 6-8 weeks apart.
The number of treatments depends on the amount and type of ink used and the depth of the ink in the skin.
We occasionally have needed to treat a tattoo 10-20 times.
What is the cost for the procedure?
The fee depends on the size of each tattoo, and how many treatments it takes
to lighten or remove it to your satisfaction. We will measure your tattoo to
give you an exact quote of the "per treatment" fee. If more than one tattoo
is being treated at the same time, your provider may offer pricing
alternatives. A consultation fee of $75 will be assessed for this quote. If
you choose to have your tattoo treated that same day the consultation fee
will be waived.
What will the treatment be like?
It is more painful to have a tattoo removed than getting it put on, but the procedure is much faster than placing a tattoo. We offer numbing cream to be applied an hour or two before the procedure as well as our cooling spray, the Zimmer, to minimize your discomfort. After the procedure the treated area may blister, swell, crust, scab, or bleed slightly. You will need to care for the area daily in order to prevent infection and get the best possible healing results. Your tattoo will then gradually fade for 6-8 weeks when we can again treat the area with our lasers. You may see additional fading for as long as several months so you can space the treatments farther apart but not closer than 6 weeks.
Most offices that use lasers have just one tattoo laser, but in our office we use two lasers, the Ruby and the YAG, to give the greatest chance for ink removal
Since the early 90's lasers have been developed that can selectively treat tattoo pigment, often without leaving any scar in its place. This is because they do not actually burn the ink out; rather it is fractured into tiny pieces that are then removed from the skin by your immune system.
The advantage of the new technology is that there is less chance of scarring. The disadvantage is that it takes multiple treatments, which can get expensive if the ink is resistant to being filtered out by your immune system. Another disadvantage is that no single laser can remove all colors of ink completely. Most offices that use lasers have just one tattoo laser, but in our office we deal with this problem by using two lasers, the Ruby and the YAG to give the greatest chance for ink removal.
How many treatments will it take to remove my tattoo?
On average, professional tattoos require 5-6 treatments, while amateur tattoos may require 3-4 treatments, spaced
approximately 6-8 weeks apart.
The number of treatments depends on the amount and type of ink used and the depth of the ink in the skin.
We occasionally have needed to treat a tattoo 10-20 times.
What is the cost for the procedure?
The fee depends on the size of each tattoo, and how many treatments it takes
to lighten or remove it to your satisfaction. We will measure your tattoo to
give you an exact quote of the "per treatment" fee. If more than one tattoo
is being treated at the same time, your provider may offer pricing
alternatives. A consultation fee of $75 will be assessed for this quote. If
you choose to have your tattoo treated that same day the consultation fee
will be waived.
What will the treatment be like?
It is more painful to have a tattoo removed than getting it put on, but the procedure is much faster than placing a tattoo. We offer numbing cream to be applied an hour or two before the procedure as well as our cooling spray, the Zimmer, to minimize your discomfort. After the procedure the treated area may blister, swell, crust, scab, or bleed slightly. You will need to care for the area daily in order to prevent infection and get the best possible healing results. Your tattoo will then gradually fade for 6-8 weeks when we can again treat the area with our lasers. You may see additional fading for as long as several months so you can space the treatments farther apart but not closer than 6 weeks.
We are located directly across from Evergreen Hospital in the Evergreen Professional Plaza.
Please do not hesitate to call for further directions or information. Our phone number is 425-899-4144.
Take Exit 20 (NE 124th St.). At the exit stop light turn left onto NE 124th St. At Totem Lake Blvd. turn left. Follow to next light (120th Ave NE) and turn right. You are now on 120th Ave. Follow 120th up the hill (past Trader Joe's). Go through light at 128th and then turn into the 2nd driveway on the left. We are in the Evergreen Professional Plaza between 128th and 130th lane. We are in Bldg G towards the rear of the parking lot, Suites 100 and 104.
Take exit 20B (NE 124th St/Totem Lake Blvd). Stay in the right lane towards Totem Lake Blvd. and go under the freeway, proceed through the stoplight onto 120th Ave NE. Follow 120th Ave up the hill (past Trader Joe's). Go through light at 128th and then turn into the 2nd driveway on the left. We are in the Evergreen Professional Plaza between 128th and 130th lane. We are in Bldg G towards the rear of the parking lot, Suites 100 and 104.
Be sure to allow sufficient travel time as this is a high traffic area and there is often construction going on nearby at Evergreen Hospital.
The advantage of the new technology is that there is less chance of scarring.
Past alternatives for removal included sanding off with salt or an electric sander or surgery. After that came laser removal with a CO2 laser. While all these methods still exist as options, they all leave significant scarring afterwards.
