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Tattoo Removal Quebec

Laser tattoo removal offered at our Dermapure clinics in Quebec City uses brief, high-energy pulses of laser light to break down tattoo ink. The light travels through the surface of the skin and targets the pigment underneath, fragmenting it into smaller particles. These fragments are then gradually cleared away by the body, with each session reaching a slightly deeper layer of ink.

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This treatment is most often considered by patients who would like to fade or remove amateur, professional or cosmetic tattoos, including permanent makeup. It can be used on most areas of the body, though some thinner-skinned areas may not be suitable. Removal is carried out as a series of spaced-out sessions, with the number depending on the colours, depth and age of the tattoo.

Because every patient’s skin and tattoo are different, laser tattoo removal at our Dermapure clinics in Quebec City begins with a personalized consultation. Together with your specialist, you will assess whether laser tattoo removal is the most appropriate option for you and discuss what a realistic treatment plan could look like, the expected results and the possible side effects. Book your personalized consultation with our team in Quebec City.

Med Spa

Dermapure Quebec Ste-Foy

1035, Wilfrid-Pelletier Ave, Suite 230, Quebec, QC, G1W 0C5

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Dermapure Quebec Beauport

Promenades Beauport - Door 2 or 33333, Carrefour St, Local 211, Quebec City, QC G1C 5R9

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What to Expect During Your Session

Step 1

Taking photographs

Taking a picture of the treated area before and after the treatment allows you to measure the progress of the treatment.

Step 2

Preparation for the treatment

Desensitizing the skin with an anesthetic lidocaine-based gel or by using a cold air machine helps to reduce discomfort during treatment.

Step 3

Cleaning of the skin

Carefully removing all traces of gel, make-up and lipid film is an essential step before a tattoo removal session. It is important to disinfect the skin with alcohol as well in order to create a suitable and sterile canvas before the procedure begins.

Step 4

Adequate eye protection

Wearing protective glasses may be required to protect the eyes during the tattoo removal procedure. However, it is normal to see a few flashes of light throughout the session. Once well protected, your eyes have nothing to worry about and are safe.

Step 5

Start of treatment

Applying the applicator to the skin of the target area and discharging the energy onto the surface to be treated signals the beginning of the treatment. Feeling the laser light on your skin can be unpleasant and it is common to feel pain during the session.

Follow-Up & Maintenance

The number of sessions required for laser tattoo removal varies according to the amount of pigment, its depth and the colors present. Thus, the treatment may generally require between 3 and 8 sessions, sometimes more. Each session is spaced 6-8 weeks apart. It is important to protect the treated area from sun exposure between each session and after the last treatment for a period of two months.

Contraindications

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid this type of treatment, as well as anyone who has received Accutane treatment in the past 6 months. Patients who have been exposed to the sun without sun protection within 4 weeks before the treatment date will not be able to receive it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tattoos can be treated with laser removal?

Our tattoo removal laser can remove many types of tattoos, including those done by professionals and non-professionals. This procedure can also remove cosmetic (permanent make-up) and medical (radiotherapy points) tattoos. Tattoos on fragile areas of the body, like the eyelids, may not be suitable for this laser removal procedure.

How does the Q-Switched laser technology work to remove tattoos, and is it safe for all skin types?

Q-Switched laser technology is a widely used and effective method for removing tattoos. It operates by emitting short bursts of high-energy laser light in extremely brief durations, measured in nanoseconds (billionths of a second). This unique technology works to break down and disperse the tattoo ink particles within the skin. Q-Switched laser technology is generally safe for a wide range of skin types.