Skin and Laser
Laser tattoo removal in Creve Coeur
Changed your mind about a tattoo? At our Creve Coeur medical spa we fade unwanted ink gradually over a series of laser sessions, with a plan built around your tattoo and your skin.
How does laser tattoo removal work?
Concentrated laser energy targets the ink beneath the skin and breaks it into tiny particles, which your body's immune system clears away over time. Different wavelengths are used for different ink colors. At Beauty & Wellness on Olive in Creve Coeur we use the Harmony XL Pro by Alma Lasers, and the tattoo lightens gradually over several sessions.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people need six to ten sessions, spaced at least six weeks apart so the skin can heal and clear the ink between treatments. Your technician will give you a more accurate estimate after examining your tattoo. The number depends on:
- Size, since larger tattoos take more treatments
- Ink depth and density, since professional tattoos can take longer
- Ink color, since some colors fade faster than others
- The age of the tattoo
- Your skin type
Does it hurt, and what are the side effects?
Many people compare it to getting the tattoo. Each laser pulse can feel like a rubber band snapping against the skin, so we use numbing cream or a cooling device to keep you comfortable.
Afterward the area may look red or swollen, like a mild sunburn, and some people blister. These effects are usually minor and settle within a few days or weeks. Rarely, scarring or skin discoloration can occur.
How should I care for the area?
Good aftercare helps the skin heal safely between sessions. After each treatment:
- Keep the treated area clean and dry
- Avoid direct sun and use sunscreen
- Apply the healing ointment we recommend
- Do not pick at any scabs or blisters
- Follow your provider's aftercare instructions
On the day
What to expect
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Consultation
We look at your tattoo's size, color, location and age, then build a removal plan around your skin type and the ink.
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Treatment
Laser pulses are applied to the tattoo, with numbing cream or cooling for comfort. You can return to your day afterward.
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Healing
Your skin heals between sessions while your body clears the ink, and the tattoo fades a little more each time.
Questions
What people ask about Tattoo Removal
It depends on the size, color and age of the tattoo and your skin type. Most people need six to ten sessions spaced at least six weeks apart. Your technician can give you a more accurate estimate after examining your tattoo.
Pain tolerance varies, but it is often compared to getting a tattoo. A numbing cream or cooling system is typically used first, and soreness afterward is minimal.
They are usually minor and temporary: redness, swelling or blistering at the treatment site that resolves within a few days or weeks. In rare cases scarring or skin discoloration can occur.
We use the Harmony XL Pro by Alma Lasers.
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