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October 2017
IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE A NUMBING CREAM TO HELP WITH THE TREAMENT HERES A FEW TIPS
APPLY A HOT TOWEL / FACE WASHER ON THE AREA TO BE TREATED . THIS WILL HOPEFULLY ALLOW GREATER PENETRATION OF THE CREAM AND INCREASE ITS EFFECTIVENESS
ENSURE THE CREAM IS APPLIED QUITE THICK AND OVER LAPPING THE AREA USING IT SPARINGLY WILL REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS
COVER WITH A PLASTIC PATCH OR GLAD WRAP TO HOLD THE CREAM IN POSITION SO IT DOESNT SMEAR
ALLOW 45 TO 90 MINUTES FOR THE CREAM TO FULLY TAKE EFFECT . THIS WILL VARY FROM PERSON TO PERSON AND DEPENDS ON THE POSITION ON THE BODY OF THE TATTOO
March 2015
After several months of planning and hard work, Tim Bond and Tim Jarvis are pleased to announce the grand opening of “Lose Your Ink”. Our laser tattoo removal and fading service is located in East Malvern – just off the Monash Freeway and a one minute drive to Chadstone shopping centre.
If you are thinking of getting rid of some unwanted ink or perhaps looking to fade then re-ink, our treatments start at $69 and discounts apply to packaged treatment plans.
So what have you got to lose other than a little tattoo regret? Call us today to arrange a free consultation and test patch.
May 2015
At Lose Your Ink, the cost of tattoo removal can vary depending on the size and time required to treat the tattoo. This can be discussed during your initial free consultation and trial test patch. However, as a guide an 8cm X 4 cm (credit card size tattoo) starts at $69* per treatment. Further discounts apply to packaged treatments.
Tattoo size Usual Now
| 8cm x 4cm (32cm2) | $99 - $69 |
| 10cm x 6cm (60cm2) | $149 - $112 |
| 12cm x 8cm (96cm2) | $209 - $157 |
| 15cm x 12cm (180cm2) | $249 - $187 |
| 21cm x 15cm (315cm2) | $349 - $262 |
| 21cm x 20cm (420cm2) | $399 - $300 |
| 21cm x 30cm (630cm2) | $449 - $337 |
* Note: Tattoos vary in size, colour and ink quality and as such an accurate quote will be provided during your initial
consultation. Our prices are inclusive of GST.
With treatment rates this affordable what are you waiting for? It's time to re think that ink! Call today 03 9563 4931
June 2015
Have you ever wondered what is actually contained in the inks commonly used for tattooing these days? This article touches on the subject and may surprise you! Don't think about it any longer - call or email us today to kick off your journey to remove that unwanted ink..
March 2018
February 2016
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Laser tattoo removal often causes scarring.”
There is a minimal risk of scarring associated with laser tattoo removal. Scarring is possible, but extremely uncommon, and the risk is very low if proper protocol is followed. Certified laser specialists will use a recommended amount of energy to ensure that scarring does not happen. We also recommend at least 6 to 8 weeks in between each treatment to ensure proper healing of skin. Individuals should also be aware that scarring can result from picking scabs after laser treatments, and should follow strict aftercare instructions to prevent this from occurring.
LAST WEEK LOSEYOURINK HAD THE STONNINGTON COUNCIL HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONDUCT ITS ANNUAL INSPECTION. EVERYTHING PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS HOWEVER WAS VERY SURPRISED TO LEARN THAT WE ARE THE ONLY TATTOO REMOVAL BUSINESS REGISTERED WITH THEM WITHIN THEIR BORDERS . HOW IS ALL THE REST OF THE COMPITITION GETTING AWAY WITHOUT BEEN REGESTERED WITH A THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPT !!!!
A tattoo — something that was once thought to be a permanent mark on the body — can now be removed with the help of a specialized laser. We now have the ability to remove unwanted tattoos and leave people with a clean slate.
There have been numerous methods used over time to remove tattoos, but laser tattoo removal is certainly considered the most safe and effective removal procedure currently available.
The laser works by delivering short, powerful pulses of energy to the tattoo, which shatters the ink particles. The body’s natural immune system then responds to the laser treatment by flushing away shattered ink over the course of a few weeks.
Even though lasers are by far the most effective method of removing tattoos, many misconceptions exist about the procedure and cause many individuals to be apprehensive about having the treatment done. Below are some common examples of laser tattoo removal myths:
“Tattoo removal creams work just as well as laser tattoo removal.”
This is definitely not the case. There has been no significant evidence to prove that these creams (i.e. wrecking balm, pro fad, rejuvi, etc) work to remove ink from tattoos. In most cases, these creams just use bleach or other abrasive chemicals to mask the tattoo instead of actually removing any of the ink particles. When tattoo ink has settled into deeper layer of the skin (the dermis, as opposed to the epidermis), these creams are not able to reach into that deep layer to target the ink.
“Laser tattoo removal often causes scarring.”
There is a minimal risk of scarring associated with laser tattoo removal. Scarring is possible, but extremely uncommon, and the risk is very low if proper protocol is followed. Certified laser specialists will use a recommended amount of energy to ensure that scarring does not happen. We also recommend at least 6 to 8 weeks in between each treatment to ensure proper healing of skin. Individuals should also be aware that scarring can result from picking scabs after laser treatments, and should follow strict aftercare instructions to prevent this from occurring.
“A laser hair machine will be effective at removing my tattoo.”
Absolutely not! Hair removal lasers often do use some of the same wavelengths as some tattoo removal lasers, but the duration of the pulse is MUCH longer. The pulse from a hair removal laser is about one million times longer than that of a tattoo removal laser. Due to the difference in pulse width, hair removal lasers are completely inappropriate to use for removing tattoos. It will direct a pulse of energy that lasts for much too long, causing thermal injury (i.e. burning) and potential scarring of the skin.
“New tattoos cannot be removed.”
Tattoos do not need to be old and faded to be removed. We can treat fresh tattoos as long as the skin is completely healed and there are no scabs. It is actually beneficial to treat new tattoos because there will still be ink settled in the top layer of the skin, which is easier to treat. Healing time will vary, but most people will need around 4 weeks of healing time before beginning laser tattoo removal treatment.
“Tattoos will come off with just one laser treatment.”
This is simply not true. Some companies make promises of this very claim, but it is not realistic. No clinic on earth has the technology to completely shatter all of the ink in a professional tattoo in just one visit. There are many different factors that influence how many treatment sessions someone will need to completely remove a tattoo, including the following: the type of ink used in tattooing, the amount of ink in the tattoo, the depth of the ink, any scar tissue present in the tattooed skin, the part of the body tattooed, if the ink is homemade or professional, the condition of the immune system, the circulation of the blood in the treated area, skin type, age of tattoo, age of patient, etc. There is just no way to predict how many treatment sessions it will take to completely remove a tattoo, but we usually find that it can range from five to twelve treatment sessions. It is a process and it does require commitment, but we definitely have the technology to completely remove tattoos.
Occassinally i have inquiries where people are seeking the cheapest quote on having a tattoo removed . This is understandable as every one is entitled to obtain the best value they can for a purchuse or needing a service provided . Please take into consideration though that a standard black tattoo that would normally take 6 to 10 treatments for example is deliberatly streched out to 12 to 16 treatments
INFORMATION ON PICOSURE .
The Picosure laser has been marketed by its Parent Company Cyrosure as been a more effective , efficant method of removing tattoo ink . Here is a story reguarding a class action brought against them in the US .
definition through wikki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattoo_removal
https://renudelaser.com.au/the-truth-about-laser-tattoo-removal-machines/
INFORMATION REGARDING VARIOUS TATTOO REMOVAL MACHINES
If you like to frequent the beach during the Summer period now is the time to commence your Unwanted Tattoo Removal treatments . Allowing 5 to 6 week treatment intervals over the next 8 to 9 months your Tattoo could be looking very faded or potentially gone . Book now to start treatments
During the three plus years Loseyourink has treated Tattoo removal clients in the following suburbs .
Glen Iris , Malvern , Ashburton , Burwood , Richmond , Balwyn , Frankston , Dandenong , Mount Waverly , Glen Waverly , Oakleigh , Camberwell , Surrey Hills , Hawthorn , Kew , Heathmont , Ringwood , Wheelers hill , Mulgrave , Toorak , Caulfield , Narre Warren , Box Hill , Doncaster , Coburg , Pascoe vale , Broadmeadows , Altona , Kilmore , Bendigo , Werribee , Hoppers Crossing , Forest Hill , Endeavor Hills , Narre Warren , Melbourne CBD , Newport, Sunshine , Burwood east , Collingwood , Fitzroy , Mooney Ponds , Essendon , Ascot Vale , Sandy Creek , Cairns , Wodonga , Chadstone
Below is an example of the frosting effect after the tattoo is been laser treated . This indicates the tattoo has reacted well to the treatment
