Tattoo Removal in Gangnam: Fading Ink Cleanly with PicoSure PRO
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More people than you might expect say they would like a tattoo removed but have put off the consultation, worried about the discomfort and about whether it can really be removed properly. Where the pigment has penetrated deeply or several colours are mixed together, precise treatment can make a considerable difference, which makes the choice of clinic all the more important.
PicoSure PRO, a step on from earlier picosecond lasers, is a device that fragments tattoo particles finely while reducing damage to the skin. We hope this is of help to anyone curious about how tattoo removal works.
How does PicoSure PRO work?
The PicoSure PRO used for tattoo removal in the Gangnam Station area is a high-tier device model equipped with a 755nm picosecond laser. Unlike typical tattoo removal lasers, which use a 1,064nm wavelength, the 755nm wavelength can be seen as having a higher absorption rate for melanin pigment and tattoo ink.
This wavelength strikes the target pigment particles selectively while keeping damage to surrounding normal blood vessels and tissue to a minimum. Energy is delivered within a picosecond, a trillionth of a second, breaking pigment into fine fragments without thermal damage.
Can colour tattoos be removed too?
Tattoos often contain not only black but colours that are difficult to remove, such as blue and green. Given the characteristics of its 755nm wavelength, PicoSure PRO also performs well with these tattoo colours. Residual marks that remained faint even after repeated sessions with earlier devices are broken into fine particles by PicoSure PRO, supporting smooth clearance from the body. At NUWA Clinic Gangnam, treatment tailored by colour is possible, for red residual marks, tattoos with a blue cast and so on.
Can the number of sessions be reduced?
The biggest reasons people hesitate over tattoo removal are discomfort and the long treatment period. Because PicoSure PRO strikes pigment particles selectively and very quickly, there is less concern about discomfort, and as pigment particles can be fragmented even in a single pass, the number of sessions may be shortened compared with earlier tattoo removal lasers. It can suit those who would like to fade a mark quickly amid a busy routine. Having the expected number of sessions for your own tattoo assessed in advance through a consultation at NUWA Clinic Gangnam is advisable.
How should the skin be looked after following tattoo removal?
To summarise, the whitening phenomenon in which the treated area turns white immediately after tattoo removal is a normal response showing that the pigment is being broken down. Some swelling or redness may follow, but this mostly subsides within a few days.
Fine blisters may form in rare cases; if so, do not force them open, but apply the prescribed ointment and keep the area clean. Reapply recovery cream regularly so the skin stimulated by the laser recovers well, and as exposure of the treated area to UV can leave pigmentation, thorough care is needed when going out.
Even with a good device, the ability to finely adjust energy intensity according to skin condition, tattoo size and ink depth is needed. Too weak and there is no effect; too strong and the skin can be strained. Tattoo removal at NUWA Clinic Gangnam is a process that goes beyond simply erasing, one about making the skin return to its original clear state afterwards.
Healthy, resilient skin is completed not by a treatment on its own, but when accurate information is combined with consistent day-to-day care. NUWA Clinic Gangnam, where a one-to-one assessment guides a direction suited to your skin, is located directly in front of Exit 7 of Gangnam Station, on floors 3 and 4 at 385 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How should I care for my skin after tattoo removal?
A. The whitening phenomenon that appears immediately after treatment is a normal response, and the slight swelling or redness that follows subsides within a few days. Blisters occasionally form; in that case, apply the prescribed ointment and keep the area clean, and it is best to keep applying recovery cream and sunscreen consistently.
Q. How much does tattoo removal cost?
A. Cost varies according to the size of the tattoo, the complexity of the colours, the depth of penetration and the number of sessions, so a specific amount cannot be stated with certainty. Checking the state of your own tattoo through a consultation and then being advised on the expected cost and number of sessions is the most accurate approach.
Q. Please tell me when I can resume daily activities after tattoo removal.
A. A return to daily life is possible within a relatively short time, but as the whitening phenomenon and some swelling may be present immediately afterwards, it is best to avoid highly stimulating activities such as vigorous exercise or saunas for a few days.
Q. What are the side effects of tattoo removal?
A. Although uncommon, blisters, temporary pigmentation or scarring may appear. If the energy intensity is set inappropriately for individual skin condition the risk increases, so confirming an intensity matched to your skin and tattoo through a consultation is important.
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