I had a friend who went and had one session done of laser tattoo removal a year ago he said he had the injection and the cream but never went back for another session because the pain was so bad. I am nervous about getting my tattoo removed because it's a large tattoo on both ribs and under boobs. Does the injection, and topical cream really help the pain? I know everyone is different, but I want to know I'm going to be able to handle the pain.
Answer: Laser Tattoo Removal Facts--Takes a series of treatments This is difficult to answer, because pain can be variable. The injection and cream can make you more comfortable during a laser tattoo removal treatment. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser tattoo removal expert. Keep in mind, it will take a series of treatments. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Laser Tattoo Removal Facts--Takes a series of treatments This is difficult to answer, because pain can be variable. The injection and cream can make you more comfortable during a laser tattoo removal treatment. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser tattoo removal expert. Keep in mind, it will take a series of treatments. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Pain from Laser Tattoo Removal The degree of discomfort from laser treatments is variable from patient to patient. Typically, a combination of topical and injectable anesthetic and Zimmer cold air can be used. Consult with a board-certified provider to discuss pain managment.
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Answer: Pain from Laser Tattoo Removal The degree of discomfort from laser treatments is variable from patient to patient. Typically, a combination of topical and injectable anesthetic and Zimmer cold air can be used. Consult with a board-certified provider to discuss pain managment.
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May 17, 2017
Answer: Minimizing laser tattoo removal discomfort Hello and thank you for your question. Pain tolerance and discomfort levels are so very individual it is hard to compare one person to the next. That being said, we recommend that you seek a consultation with a well qualified and experienced clinician and honestly discuss your pain and tolerance concerns, there are a number of ways to enhance the patient comfort level during laser tattoo removal. We use a specialty, compounded numbing cream, the key is to be sure it is left on the skin for the proper length of time. With the numbing cream that we use, our patients are usually quite surprised that the discomfort level is less than anticipated. We also use chilled air for surface cooling which contributes to minimizing discomfort. Tattoo removal takes time and a series of treatments, so be sure you find a clinician that you are comfortable with and who is responsive to your concerns.
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May 17, 2017
Answer: Minimizing laser tattoo removal discomfort Hello and thank you for your question. Pain tolerance and discomfort levels are so very individual it is hard to compare one person to the next. That being said, we recommend that you seek a consultation with a well qualified and experienced clinician and honestly discuss your pain and tolerance concerns, there are a number of ways to enhance the patient comfort level during laser tattoo removal. We use a specialty, compounded numbing cream, the key is to be sure it is left on the skin for the proper length of time. With the numbing cream that we use, our patients are usually quite surprised that the discomfort level is less than anticipated. We also use chilled air for surface cooling which contributes to minimizing discomfort. Tattoo removal takes time and a series of treatments, so be sure you find a clinician that you are comfortable with and who is responsive to your concerns.
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May 16, 2017
Answer: Does injections and topical cream really help discomfort during laser tattoo removal? Hello, thank you for your question. In our office we do lidocaine injections to manage the discomfort during laser tattoo removal. With lidocaine injection the treatment area is completely numbed and you should have very little if any discomfort. When injections are offered, it can at times be a little more expensive than a facility that does not do lidocaine injections. Topical numbing doesn't seem to do much to help with discomfort due to the cream only penetrates the surface and ink is usually deeper than surface. If the tattoo is small, smaller than a half dollar and not real heavy in ink, icing can be effective because it does numb the skin temporarily, deeper than topical numbing. The latest technology in laser tattoo removal is pico-second technology. The PicoWay Laser (Candela/Syneron) uses photoacoustic
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May 16, 2017
Answer: Does injections and topical cream really help discomfort during laser tattoo removal? Hello, thank you for your question. In our office we do lidocaine injections to manage the discomfort during laser tattoo removal. With lidocaine injection the treatment area is completely numbed and you should have very little if any discomfort. When injections are offered, it can at times be a little more expensive than a facility that does not do lidocaine injections. Topical numbing doesn't seem to do much to help with discomfort due to the cream only penetrates the surface and ink is usually deeper than surface. If the tattoo is small, smaller than a half dollar and not real heavy in ink, icing can be effective because it does numb the skin temporarily, deeper than topical numbing. The latest technology in laser tattoo removal is pico-second technology. The PicoWay Laser (Candela/Syneron) uses photoacoustic
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August 4, 2017
Answer: Pain: The #1 issue. Good anesthesia for tattoo removal is practical and possible when the practitioner takes the issue seriously. I have learned that just about anyone can get through anything at least once, but the problem here is the return visits. If the procedure hurts too much, people bail, and that doesn't get tattoos removed.
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August 4, 2017
Answer: Pain: The #1 issue. Good anesthesia for tattoo removal is practical and possible when the practitioner takes the issue seriously. I have learned that just about anyone can get through anything at least once, but the problem here is the return visits. If the procedure hurts too much, people bail, and that doesn't get tattoos removed.
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