Article medically reviewed by Dr. Gavin Chan (MBBS, cosmetic physician, liposuctionist)
Templestowe Lower and Berwick Clinics
Dr. Gavin Chan has a background in intensive care, anaesthesia, and emergency medicine. Since 2004, Dr. Chan has provided cosmetic procedures, including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, liposuction, fat transfer, skin needling, and laser treatments. He is a doctor trainer for various dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections.
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Question:
Hello i just would like to know costs, and how many treatments ti remove my awful home made tattoos please.
Answer:
Tattoos can certainly be removed with the use of lasers such as
our Medlite NdYAG 1064nm. This laser has a photo-mechanical effect on
tattoo inks or pigments, and literally shatters these into
small particles. The remnants are then removed by the body’s immune
system. Tattoo removal is performed at least 2 months apart for maximum
time for the ink to disperse and the area to heal. Tattoo removal starts at $275 (5/5/2013) per session (including GST) and the
cost will depend on the time taken and size of the area being treated. Usually 10 to 20 sessions are required to completely remove a
professional tattoo. Fewer sessions are required for amateur tattoos or
to just fade a tattoo rather than remove it.
