What type of tattoos can be removed?
The Medlite laser can remove professional, amateur, traumatic and surgical tattoos.

How many treatments will it take to remove a tattoo?
On the average, professional tattoos require 6-8 treatments, while amateur tattoos require 4-5 treatments, all spaced approximately 6-8 weeks apart.  The number of treatments depends on the amount and type of ink  use, and the depth of the ink in the skin.

Does the laser remove colored tattoos?
Dark (blue, black) and red inks will resolve the best.  Oranges and purples usually fade as well.  Green, turquoise, and aqua inks require more sessions and are treated with the Alexandrite Laser because it does a superior job removing them.

Will the tattoo completely disappear?
In many cases, yes.  Greater than 95% fading of the tattoo may be accomplished.  However, it is important to know that there are many, many types of tattoo inks in use worldwide today, none of which are regulated by the FDA.  Not knowing which tattoo in was used, or how deeply it was applied, makes it impossible for the physician to predict the degree of removal on any given tattoo.

Is the process painful?
The Medlite laser emits light in very short pulses.  The impact of the energy from the power pulse of light is similar to the snap of a thin rubber band. 

What type of post-treatment care is necessary?
Usually, an antibacterial ointment and a dressing will be applied to the area immediately after treatment.  The treatment area should be kept clean with a continued application of any ointment given to you by your physician.  A shower can be taken the next day, although the treated are should not be scrubbed.