Tattoos have been a part of society for a long time, with the early discovery of mummies bearing them as far back as the 2nd millennium BC. These days, tattoos are more than just about tradition or heritage - they’ve become art pieces. In the last decade, tattoo removal has surged 440 percent, and while there are many purported ways of removing one, it’s always best to engage qualified help.
Picolaser Tattoo Removal can help you safely and efficiently remove unwanted and old-looking tattoos.
Picolaser Tattoo Removal is an advanced laser technology that delivers extremely short pulses of energy (pulse duration is less than one nanosecond) to break up tattoo pigments.
The ultrashort pulses and the wavelengths work simultaneously to disintegrate the ink particles while reducing the heat delivered to the skin.
As a result, the laser energy penetrates deep into the targeted skin area without causing damage to the skin surface. This also translates to a faster recovery for the patient.
Tattoos will fade over several sessions as the ink breaks up and disperses. Your body will naturally and safely get rid of these ink particles through the immune system.
• The way a tattoo is created (by an amateur or professional)
• The patient’s age
• The ink quality and colours used
• The body location
• The technique that was used to create the tattoo
• It is FDA-approved
• The treatment time is shorter, and the patient recovers faster
• Surrounding skin damage is minimised
• Lesser risk of scarring
In Singapore, the Ministry of Health tightly regulates treatment such as lasers. Only registered and certified medical doctors with adequate training can perform the treatment.
Dr Ivan Puah, medical director of Amaris B. Clinic, obtained a Graduate Diploma in Family Dermatology from NUS. He has over 17 years of clinical experience treating various skin conditions such as tattoos, hyperpigmentation, acne scars, etc.
The number of sessions required will depend on many factors, such as your body’s ability to eliminate ink from the skin, ink colour, depth of the pigment, and type of ink the tattooist uses.
In general, tattoo removal will require a minimum of 5 to 10 sessions over time. During the consultation, our doctor will assess your tattoo and advise accordingly.
Tattoo removal does cause some level of discomfort and is often compared to the sensation of snapping a rubber band against the skin. We provide topical anaesthetic for our patients before the session starts.
It is your personal decision if you would like to get tattooed again. However, if you are considering a new tattoo in the same area, it is advisable to wait for at least 6 months so that your skin can heal properly.
To determine whether Picolaser Tattoo Removal is right for you, the required sessions, and how much the process will cost, please contact us at 65364211.
Wanting to proceed with Picolaser Tattoo Removal is a personal decision. It is a practical, safe, clinically proven solution to eliminate unwanted tattoos.
If you have tried various methods to remove your tattoo but are not achieving the result you yearn for, we welcome you to call us and schedule a consultation with Dr Ivan Puah to understand how Picolaser Tattoo Removal can address your concerns.