I found a tattoo removal clinic with lower prices than all others I've seen in my area. I'm a little skeptical. How do I know whether they are credible and do good work?
Here are some things to ask:
* For before and after photos
* Friends and relative for a referral
* If the practice has ever had any scarring for tattoo removal patients
* Who is doing the treatment and how many years of experience they have
* If they normally get blistering or bleeding during treatment. THIS IS BAD.
In addition, look for online reviews. If your gut tells you it is not the right place, trust the instinct. Lower prices generally means they are cutting corners somewhere.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
This is an intelligent question. Many people don't know how to judge, so they believe the place that promises the fewest number of treatments or the lowest price per treatment is the best choice. When choosing any service, you want to judge their training knowledge experience, how they treat you, ease of access, scheduling, personality, interaction, whether quesyions are welcomed and support provided afterwards. All of these factors have a cost and benefit. We sought to be the best at what we do. So we decided to operate inside a doctor's office where the doctor is experienced with cosmetic lasers and skin. Ask for their training even if it's a doctor doing tattoo removal. Say, " Would you be offended if I asked whether you have special training for tattoo removal with lasers? Did you buy the laser New and is it serviced by the factory or an independent company. Ask what percentage of people blister? Can you treat me without causing blisters? What laser will be used? How often should it be treated for the best skin possible afterwards. What should i know about that i did not ask? What pain reduction methods do you offer. Are there any foods or supplements/ herbs that can help removal? Judge their answers. The more experience they have in assisting the body to remove the ink and the more knowledge they seem to have, the better. Read their website and see if they make outrageos claims. If they advertised 100x faster, ask if they will guarrantee it only needs one treatment in writting. Trust your gut feelings.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
That is a great question. Firstly, it is advisable to find tattoo removal in a medical setting with a physician available on site if needed. While this is not needed very often, there can be reactions. Medispas and tattoo parlors must have a medical director, but they are very rarely in the clinic (some may even be in Canada).
It is important that the people performing the procedure have extensive experience and knowledge of skin physiology, Medical history evaluation should also be part of this. This is very important to ensure the skin is protected from damage and also to educate the patient on how to prevent this. It is also important to have the right laser with enough power to activate the ink. We use an Astanza Trinity and are able to tackle all colors successfully. But as I said, the person doing the treatment must be educated and experienced. You will pay more for the safety net but you will have a better outcome. It is important to understand that the laser just activates the ink. Your body will pull the ink out from the skin. After care is VERY important.
Published on Jul 11, 2012