Category: Laser Tattoo Removal

Tattoo removal with Lumenis Stellar M22 laser

There are many decisions we make in life which are irreversible. And getting a tattoo was definitely one of them a few years back. But not any more!
However, you’ve probably already heard that removing a tattoo is much harder, painful and often more expensive than getting a tattoo. Which is one of the main reasons many people think twice before getting one.

With the old technology tattoo removal machines, it was never possible to remove the tattoo fully. Some clients, after going through many painful laser tattoo removal sessions, were still left with strong reminders of their old tattoos. And they needed to cover them with new ones. And quite often we have been visited from our clients who came to get rid of their cover up tattoos too.

Usually with laser treatments, experts use numbing cream that helps to reduce the pain and make your treatment more bearable. However with the old laser tattoo removal devices, there is always the danger to burn the skin. As this can only be felt with full skin awareness, using numbing cream on laser tattoo removal was never an option.

So at the end you can have 8-10 sessions of very painful laser tattoo removal, spend more than you’ve paid for your tattoo at the first place, and still be left with a pretty much visible tattoo on your skin.

But things are changed now. Today we have Lumenis Stellar M22 technology available. And at Premier Laser & Skin clinic, we are very proud to be the first clinic to bring this technology available in London.

What is different about Lumenis Stellar M22 tattoo removal?

The laser beams shot from the Lumenis Stellar M22 shutter the tattoo ink into tiny particles. Your body then gets rid of these very small ink pieces in natural ways. The laser beams only effect the ink and doesn’t harm the surrounding skin. Because the Lumenis Stellar M22 laser doesn’t harm the skin, your practitioner can apply a local anaesthetics cream. It will numb the area and will help you to have a much easier treatment process.

You can feel a mild heat on the area and experience a feeling similar to band snapping on your skin.

Unlike many other laser tattoo removal machines, Lumenis Stellar M22 uses Q-Switch technology which enables tailored treatments for your specific needs. Depending on the type of your tattoo, including the colour, shape and the depth of the ink has been injected, your treatment can differ. And this new technology can accommodate all your tattoo removal needs. This gives you a better results on your laser tattoo removal treament.

Starting from your first laser tattoo removal treatment session, you can start seeing a change on the colour density of your tattoo. The number of the treatment sessions needed would change depending on your skin colour, skin type, colour of your tattoo and the area of your body which the tattoo is placed. The number of the treatment sessions that will be recommended by your laser tattoo removal expert can change from 2-3 to 10 depending on these variables.
After your laser tattoo removal treatment you will see small white circles on your tattoed area. These can then turn into little redness and mild swelling on the area can occur. If this is the case, do not worry as they will dissolve within 24 hours.
After the first 24 hours a thick crust will start appearing on the treated area. This is your skin’s natural reaction for recovery. The thick crust will then fall within 2 weeks. You can gradually see the fainting of the tattoo in colour and shape during this time. And in 6-10 weeks, you will be ready for your next laser tattoo removal session for the sent step.

What is different about Q-Switched laser?

Q-Switched laser is the latest technology in laser tattoo removal and pigmentation removal treatments. The main difference between the Q-switched lasers and the traditional lasers are that the Q-switched lasers are able to shatter much smaller fragments of ink or pigmentation. Which makes them much more effective than the older technologies.
While the Q-switched lasers are more effective, they are also much safer than the older technology tattoo removal lasers. It only targets the colouration on the skin and doesn’t harm the surrounding skin.
One other important and different quality you can reach with the q-switched lasers is that the laser promotes the collagen production over time and helps you to have a better skin texture as well as getting rid of your unwanted tattoo. Normal tattoo removal lasers can harm your skin after your treatment. But with Q-switched laser your skin will be restored too.

If you are looking to get rid of your old tattoos with an effective and safe solution why not visit our clinics? Our highly experienced laser tattoo removal practitioners offer free consultation and patch test with the latest Lumenis Stellar M22 Q switch technology.

Tattoo Removal: Can It Be Used On All Tattoos?

Whether it is a meaningful design that speaks to you, a memorial to a loved one or, let’s face it, a rather regrettable doodle you got as soon as you turned of age, many of us have tattoos. And many love and cherish them as works of art. But what you want to remove this vestige of your past and move on with clear skin?

One in Five

According to estimates, one in five people in the UK have at least one tattoo; among younger individuals, that climbs to one in three. And how many regret getting some ink? That’s a harder figure to track down, but it’s a fair few!

Traditional tattoo removal methods worked (at least with varying results) on black ink. Great – if you happen to have a black tattoo. Today’s designs, however, come in a wide spectrum of hues and tones. This is why we offer a more complete option.

A Better Solution

As one of the few skin clinics in London to offer tattoo removal utilising a powerful FDA-approved laser, our trained staff can help you achieve the results you want. We use RevLite SI and Spectra, the most advanced solutions available. With this, we can successfully target tattoos, whether they are black or multi-coloured. Even those pesky, persistent greens and blues can be removed with this technology.

Tattoo inks contain metals, which permeate the skin and immune system, to become permanent fixtures on the skin. To “erase” them, you need a narrow frequency, extremely hot, exceptionally fast lasers. The heat and speed attack the ink particles and break them apart.

When this happens, the ink particles are small enough to be carried to the liver by your white blood cells – your immunity army. From there, the particles are safely transported out of the body via your natural systems.

Interested in starting fresh? Schedule a consult to enquire about laser tattoo removal.

 

 

Why Tattoos Render Your Apple Watch Useless & What You Can Do To Fix it

The All New Apple Watch

Like all Apple products the Apple Watch is a thing of pure beauty. Not only does it look nice on your wrist but it has built in a retina display which is crisp, colourful and bright. It doesn’t matter whether you are reading a text message, checking out your friend’s latest Facebook update or browsing your pictures, the screen is very sharp and easily read. Oh and did I mention it is pressure sensitive? Unlike the iPhone that utilizes pinch gestures to zoom in and out the watch makes use of the winder called the digital crown. This digital crown has a whole bunch of additional uses including allowing the user to scroll through pages and such.

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The Top 10 Worst Celebrity Tattoos As Voted By You

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a leading tattoo removal clinic in London we have seen our fair share of bad tattoos. In fact the word ‘bad’ doesn’t quite do justice to some of the atrocities we have seen come through our front doors that are ‘permanently’ inked into people’s skin. From portraits of loved ones that look more like a nursery child’s crayon drawing to famous and motivational quotes that have the most obvious of spelling mistakes there seems to be no end.

Some celebrities are known to be a little out there, their quirkiness and erratic behaviour is what makes them stand out, heck it’s what makes them who they are. We love and adore them for it but sometimes even for their standards they manage to cross that very fine line. Here at the Premier Laser clinic we had a debate as to who had the worst celebrity tattoo and couldn’t come to a definitive answer so we decided to put it to the experts, you guys! We released a survey to the general public and collected in the results.

*Drum Roll*….Coming in at number 10:

#10 – Louis Tomlinson

Coming in at number 10 is One Directions very own heartthrob Louis Tomlinson. Louis had this inking back in 2013 as a tribute to the bands hit song ‘Little Things’.  After having his tattoo he posted a snap on Twitter with the caption “You can’t go to bed”, which was a clear reference to the tracks lyrics “You can’t go to bed without a cup of tea”.

#9 – Tulisa Contostavlos

Back in September 2012 Tulisa said in reference to her tattoos ‘I’ve got five’ before adding ‘But one of them is a secret tattoo that you don’t know what it is or where it is”

Just the following year later Tulisa, aka The Female Boss, seemed to expose this ‘secret’ inking whilst on holiday in Marbella after she had split from her footballer boyfriend Danny Simpson. The former ‘X Factor’ judge unveiled her hidden etching to the world when she sported a small white bikini whilst partying at the Ocean Club with TV star Chelsee Healey. Tulisa clearly didn’t hold back with the intimately placed ‘Lucky You’ tattoo which was located just north of her bikini line.

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Find out who was voted as having the worst celebrity tattoo by taking a look at the daily mail article here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Tattoo Removal Surges 440% Over The Last Decade With No Signs Of Slowing Down

Mid way through last year it was reported that Tattoo removal has surged over the last decade leading to many inked individuals looking to erase their body art.

It was reported that revenue for tattoo removal increased 440% in just the last decade and shows no sign of slowing down in present times with the IBIS World predicting it will peak at $83.2 million in the next four years. So what are the reasons for the u turn? Experts say a rise in relationship breakdowns and job hunting are the primary reason for the decision to have body ink removed.

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Cover Your Tattoo Up With Makeup

Have You Fallen Out Of Love With Your Tattoo?

Chances are you love your tattoo; you might be proud of it and enjoy showing it off…it might just feel part of you. Equally you might not be as proud as you once were. Maybe it’s faded over time and the colours are not quite as vivid or pretty as they once were, or perhaps you’re no longer such a fan of fairies? Whatever the reason behind your desire to temporarily cover up your tattoo, you will be pleased to know that it’s not at all difficult. Anyone can learn the basic techniques involved in creating a clean canvass on your skin once more.

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Laser Tattoo Removal like You Have Never Seen It Before!

Laser tattoo removal has hit new highs with results which are truly astounding. In the early days of laser tattoo removal, those undergoing the treatment could expect some degree of scarring and also only the partial removal of tattoos…particularly tattoos which were very dark or large.

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Laser Tattoo Removal – Straight To The Facts!

Looking at laser tattoo removal for the first time can be a little overwhelming if you’re not familiar with the facts.  There is a lot of confusion for those who are new to the treatment and all it entails. If you’ve got questions or doubts about laser tattoo removal, read on to learn all about the basics and how laser tattoo removal works.

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Top Ten Reasons People Get Rid Of Their Tattoos

For many people, getting a tattoo was an ill-thought out mistake. The subject matter, the execution or just plain growing up can all be reasons why people decide to get shot of their body art. For others, they’re happy with their tattoos and wouldn’t ever consider removal…all well and good. But sometimes, life gets in the way and an old tattoo simply isn’t relevant or convenient any more. It’s then that people begin to look into laser tattoo removal as a means of fixing the issue.

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