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Norfolk Tattoo Removal

Laser tattoo removal is a simple out-patient procedure that uses specific lasers to target tattoo inks, break them down, and gradually remove them from the body. The process is far less evasive than getting a tattoo, and performed in far less time. Treatments are given in a series of sessions, each one usually taking from 5-15 minutes or less. Patients have been known to have treatments on their lunch break and return right back to work the same day.

Atlantic Laser Tattoo Removal uses a q-switched Nd: Yag laser, the most effective laser in the world at removing tattoo ink. Laser tattoo removal works by directing light, (laser) energy at the tattooed area for a fraction of a second, passing harmlessly through the outer layers of skin, and focusing on the tattoo ink directly. The laser disrupts the ink, allowing the body to break it down and flush it out naturally. The energy from the laser is measured in pulses that are delivered very fast, between 10 and 40 nanoseconds in duration. The speed here is what is important, this new q-switched technology is what is allowing us the ability to target the tattoo ink without harming the surrounding skin.

Another feature these advanced lasers provide is called "frequency doubling". This technology gives us the ability to have different wavelenghs of laser energy from the same laser. Each of these different wavelenghs target specific colors of ink in tattoos, making tattoos with multiple colors easier to remove.

Atlantic Laser Tattoo Removal clinics pride themselves in being Virginia's leading provider of laser tattoo removal. We are the first and only clinic in the state dedicated solely to the procedure of laser tattoo removal, that's why we are able to specialize in this field. Beware of clinics that offer multiple treatments in the same facility, they may be using a laser that is either not intended for tattoo removal, or an older outdated version. Keep in mind the method of laser tattoo removal is not new, for over 20 years patients have been receiving laser treatments on their unwanted tattoos. Unfortunately, the older versions of tattoo removal lasers are just not as efficient and/or leave heavy scarring compared to the technology that Atlantic Laser Tattoo Removal clinics use. This leads to another major problem, the facilities that still use these "dinosaur" lasers even though there is new technology in the field. When choosing you provider, make sure you do your homework, not all facilities are the same

We are located in Virginia Beach Virginia and can be reached at 757-340-4663 We offer free consultations to all tattootype members so call today for a risk free appointment!!