Tat2 Removal Center
2800 Youree Drive
Building A Suite 482
Shreveport, LA 71104
ph: (318) 869-1899
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Services
Laser tattoo removal is an exciting process utilizing latest technology. Our professional staff has an extensive background in laser physics, safety, and any contradications which may arise in a treatment setting.
Our tattoo removal center only provides tattoo removal services.
Tat2 Removal Center
Many of our employees have experienced laser tattoo removal from the Tat2 Removal Center. Not only is our staff at Tat2 Removal Center knowledgeable about the services offered and provided, but are also patients as well.PRETREATMENT PATIENT CONSULTATION
All treatment providers regardless of what treatment center an individual seeks for laser tattoo removal should inform the patient of the following before beginning any treatment.
- There is no guarantee for complete removal due to variability in the depth of ink, the density of ink, the composition of the ink, the patient's own immune system, and the chemical makeup of the ink pigment.
- multiple treatment sessions will be required (usually between five and 15 sessions).
- Laser treatments will be spaced at 6 to 8 week intervals to allow for skin to heal and for ink elimination.
- Colored tattoos may require more treatments than black ink.
- Older tattoos may respond better than newer tattoos.
- Professional tattoos may require more treatments than amateur tattoos.
- The procedure, although relatively quick, is uncomfortable.
- The amount of ink removed per session varies greatly from patient to patient and even from treatment to treatment in the same patient.
- After tattoo pigment has been removed, the underlying skin may be permanently discolored and have permanent tissue texture changes.
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Fitzpatrick Skin Type Matrix.
In 1975, Thomas B. Fitzpatrick, MD, PhD, of Harvard Medical School, developed a classification system for skin typing. This system was based on a person's complexion and responses to sun exposure. Today, this classification system is also used to aid practitioners in the care of their patients. For successful laser and light therapy, it is necessary to determine your correct skin type.
Fitzpatrick Skin Type Description
I Extremely fair skin,
always burns, never tans
II Fair skin, always burns,
sometimes tans
III Medium skin,
sometimes burns, always
tans
IV Olive skin, rarely
burns, always tans
V Moderately pigmented
brown skin, never burns,
always tans
VI Markedly pigmented black
skin, never burns, always
tans
CONTRAINDICATIONS TO LASER TATTOO REMOVAL
NOT ALL PATIENTS ARE IDEAL CANDIDATES FOR LASER TATTOO REMOVAL. IT'S IMPORTANT TO RECOGNIZE THESE RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS AND ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS TO LASER TATTOO REMOVAL
RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATION
Poorly controlled Diabetes Mellitus
Thrombocytopenia
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Anemia
Bleeding Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis/Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Subnormal Intelligence or Psychiatric Disorders
History of Postinfammatory Hyperpigmentation
Chronic Disease (Crohn's Disease, IBD, etc.)
Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV or V
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS
Cellulitis (MRSA)
Psoriasis
Lichen Planus
Lichen Nitidus
Renal Failure (Acute or Chronic)
Malignancy
Multiple Sclerosis
Vitiligo
Immunosuppression
Keloids
Certain Medications (i.e. Accutane,)
Collagen Vascular Diseases
Fitzpatrick Skin Type VI
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2800 Youree Drive
Building A Suite 482
Shreveport, LA 71104
ph: (318) 869-1899
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