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You can expect to feel some discomfort during your laser tattoo removal session. Some say laser tattoo removal feels like having a rubber band snapped against their skin. Others think it feels like they’re having their skin pricked rapidly or having their skin scratched. But the discomfort isn’t unbearable. In fact, most people find it’s no more painful than getting their initial tattoo.
While most people generally don’t need anesthesia, the amount of discomfort you feel depends entirely on your tolerance for pain. The area being treated also determines how uncomfortable you’ll be. Areas with more fat, like the arms and thighs, are usually not as painful to treat. Areas with little fat, such as the neck or ankles, can sting a bit. But you have the option to reduce discomfort through use of a topical anesthetic cream. (With Q-switch lasers physicians frequently administer a topical anesthetic, such as lidocaine or a combination of other topical anesthetics, thirty minutes prior to treatment.) Keep in mind that laser exposure during each
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We’ve committed over a decade to helping people of all skin types discover their best skin ever, with over 5 million treatments performed and new locations opening every month! We use state-of-the-art technology for maximum results, our clinics are supervised by board-certified, industry-leading dermatologists, and our treatments are implemented by registered nurses, nurse practitioners or physician associates who undergo one of the most comprehensive training programs in the business. Our mission is to make our clients feel beautiful by providing the best and most effective aesthetic treatments in the nation in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Ready to invest in yourself? Schedule a free consultation today by filling out a request form or calling the LaserAway staff at (855) 233-9134. Our nurses look forward to making sure your service and skin are as smooth as possible!
