Last week I had my first laser session with the Cutera Enlighten. Prior to this I have had my tattoo treated with the Astanza Duality 4 times and handled it ok. The Enlighten was by far one of the most painful things I've endured. My tattoo is large and therefore the treatment time is extensive. This time with the Enlighten I was only able to stand half the tattoo being treated. The doctor has offered to give me a Norco before my next session and I'm wondering if you think this will help.
October 21, 2016
Answer: Tattoo Removal With our q-switched YAG, the sessions are pretty fast. I cannot recall a time when a patient wasn't able to tolerate a treatment. We use topical numbing creams combined with occasional injectable lidocaine. I also advise patients to take Ibuprofen 1 hour prior to their removal. Hopefully some of these suggestions will work for you.
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October 21, 2016
Answer: Tattoo Removal With our q-switched YAG, the sessions are pretty fast. I cannot recall a time when a patient wasn't able to tolerate a treatment. We use topical numbing creams combined with occasional injectable lidocaine. I also advise patients to take Ibuprofen 1 hour prior to their removal. Hopefully some of these suggestions will work for you.
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Pain control during tattoo removal We use the Zimmer cold air chiller to blow ice-cold air at the skin during laser treatment. This requires no needle sticks and helps greatly to reduce discomfort. Find an office that uses the Zimmer chiller for pain control.Regards,Dr. Ort
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Pain control during tattoo removal We use the Zimmer cold air chiller to blow ice-cold air at the skin during laser treatment. This requires no needle sticks and helps greatly to reduce discomfort. Find an office that uses the Zimmer chiller for pain control.Regards,Dr. Ort
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October 19, 2016
Answer: LASER tattoo removal Great question regarding #tattooremoval ! At the Laser Center of Maryland we will offer patients EMLA numbing cream, local anesthetic injections (lidocaine) and/or Nitrous oxide. All of these options are non-narcotic and frankly will work better than taking Norco! Keep in mind you shouldn't be driving while taking narcotics as well. Best, Dr. M
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October 19, 2016
Answer: LASER tattoo removal Great question regarding #tattooremoval ! At the Laser Center of Maryland we will offer patients EMLA numbing cream, local anesthetic injections (lidocaine) and/or Nitrous oxide. All of these options are non-narcotic and frankly will work better than taking Norco! Keep in mind you shouldn't be driving while taking narcotics as well. Best, Dr. M
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