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For specific information about your tattoo(s), a consultation would be required.
During the consultation the tattoo(s) can be evaluated, all questions can be answered, risks & benefits covered, as well as establishing a price per treatment & approximate number of treatments needed.
Consultations are available Saturday through Thursday by appointment only.
Please call +971-4-349-8800 to schedule your complimentary consultation.
Dr. Al Rustom's Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre
“The Best Place to Undo Your Tattoo”
How are tattoos removed?
The Nd: Q-switched YAG laser is the newest & one of the most effective ways to remove tattoos. Earlier methods in tattoo removal involved the use of
dermabrasion, salabrasion, surgery and CO2 lasers, but these procedures left behind scars or lighter skin in place of the tattoo.
Is the process painful?
The laser emits light in very short flashes of light called pulses. The impact of the energy from the powerful pulse of light is similar to the snap of a thin rubberband on the skin. The big majority of patients do not require anesthesia.
How many treatment sessions will it take to remove the tattoo?
Professional tattoos can require 1-10 treatments, with the average being 5-10 treatments. Homemade tattoos usually require 1-4 treatments. All treatments are spaced about 1-2 months apart or longer. The number of treatments depends on the amount, type of ink used, and the depth of the ink in the skin, location of tattoo, along with individual health considerations.
How much will it cost?
Pricing ranges from 300 to 2000 AED as an average per treatment. Payment by cash or credit card only. No checks.
Do all colors of ink disappear equally as well ?
No, dark (blue/black) inks and red inks fade the best. Oranges, yellows, and purples usually respond well. Green, light teal/sky blue, inks are the most difficult to remove, although additional treatments can produce excellent results, or significant fading.
What type of post-treatment care is necessary ?
A healing ointment and a dressing will be applied to the area. The treated area should be kept clean with continued application of ointment antibiotic. A shower can be taken the next day, although the treated area should not be scrubbed.
Will the tattoo completely disappear?
In many cases, yes. Greater than 95% fading of the tattoo may be accomplished. However, it is very important to know that over 100 tattoo inks are in use worldwide today. Not knowing which tattoo ink, how deep or how much was used, makes it impossible for the physician to predict the degree of removal on the any given tattoo.
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