Laser Tattoo Removal

Olympic Dermatology and Laser Clinic proudly announces our Partnership with blink®

As of October 4, 2010, Olympic Dermatology and Laser Clinic will be one of 4 exclusive locations for state-of the art removal of tattoos. Blink® facilities represent the highest level of customer service delivered in a safe medical environment under the direct supervision of a professionally trained Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon. Presently, 4 clinics are working together in the Seattle, Bellevue, Edmonds and now Olympia region. Olympic Dermatology and Laser Clinic has over 15 years of experience with tattoo removal and has been a leader in the South Sound for cutting edge technology and quality patient care. As a Blink Tattoo Removal Centers, we're committed to using only the safest and most effective laser technology to ensure the greatest likelihood of removal.

Laser Tattoo Removal

Nationwide, tattoos have become increasingly common and the demand for tattoo removal services continues to grow. In 2006, a Pew Research Center survey revealed that one out of three Americans, 18-25 years old, have one or more tattoos along with 40% of 26-40 year old Americans. The total number of tattoos nationwide has gone from 3% in 1936 (Life Magazine) to greater than 20% in a recent Harris Poll survey. Furthermore, 50% of those tattooed want them removed (American Society of Dermatologic Surgery). For better or worse a tattoo is symbolic of a time in one's life. While there are many reasons to remove a tattoo we've found our patients are highly motivated to remove a former partner's name, a poorly done tattoo, a tattoo that has changed over time, or visible tattoos in order to comply with a job or organization's code of appearance.

Olympic Dermatology and Laser Clinic uses a MedLite C6 Q-Switched YAG laser for tattoo and pigment removal. The Q-Switched YAG laser creates an invisible beam of light that is pulsed at a billionth of a second. The tattoo ink is fragmented and subsequently reabsorbed over a 6 to 8 week period. The MedLite C6 allows us to treat a multiple tattoo colors. This new system utilizes 4 different wavelengths of light to improve the safety and effectiveness of each treatment.

A series of treatments are required depending on the type of tattoo (professional versus amateur), type of ink, and body location. Treatments are usually spaced 6 weeks apart. Tattoo removal with the Q-switched YAG laser feel like a hot snap with a rubber band or splatter with grease. Topical skin anesthetics are available.

The MedLite YAG laser can also be used to treat a variety of epidermal and dermal pigmented lesions including brown age spots, Melasma, Café'-au'lait lesions, and Nevus of Ota. Extensive world-wide research has safely shown clearance of these lesions with little to no risk or side effects, especially on darker skin type patients.

We know that tattoo removal can be confusing and sometimes overwhelming. Our hope is that you too have the same level of commitment to reach your tattoo removal goal. We are in this partnership together and we will succeed as a team. A free consultation with our aesthetic staff can help design a treatment plan specific to your lifestyle and needs.

To schedule an appointment call Blink at 1-888-308-4115 or visit their web site at http://blinktattooremoval.com/schedule.html.