What is Q-Switch Laser?

People may want to get rid of the tattoos which they have done with great care in time. For laser tattoo removal, Q-Switch Laser and Nd-YAG Laser are generally used. Q-Switch Laser is the most effective laser type for removing unwanted tattoo.

Why Tattoo Removal with Q-Switch Laser?

Q-Switch Laser, is effective in all amateur and professional tattoos. Moreover, as the application does not cause any damage to the skin, it does not pose any risk of infection and does not leave any stain or traces in the region. This method applied only to the area where the tattoo is located on the skin, does not harm other tissues.

What can Lotus Dermatology do for you? / How tattoos are removed?

In this method, different wavelengths of laser beams are used according to the type of tattoo. Paint used in tattoo disintegrates with laser light. Small pieces of paint are excreted from the body by the cells. With Q-Switch Laser method, it is simple to remove unwanted tattoos in a shorter time.

Contrary to popular belief, darker coloured tattoos are more easily removed than light coloured tattoos.

How long does a tattoo removal treatment last with Q-Switch Laser?

The location, depth, color variety of the tattoo affect the processing time. Tattoo removal treatment results from 1 to 8 sessions. The interval between sessions is 4-8 weeks. The processing time varies from 10 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size of the tattoo.

How is the preparation done before the Q-Switch laser treatment?

The treatment area must be protected from the sun about 2 weeks before Q-Switch laser treatment is performed. Q-Switch Laser treatment area should be shaved if required by experts. Aspirin and blood thinning drugs should not be taken 1 day before the treatment. The iron drug should be discontinued 1 week before the treatment. If local anesthetic cream is to be applied, it should be applied 30-45 minutes before the procedure and the area should be wrapped with stretch film.

What should be considered after tattoo removal with Q-Switch Laser?

With the Q-Switch Laser Tattoo Removal process should be done regularly, ice compresses should be made regularly and hot water, sauna, steam bath should not be used for 2 days. Epithelial creams and sunscreen creams should be used after the procedure. The skin should not be entered into the sea or pool until the crust is recovered.

What kind of results should you expect after Q-Switch Laser Treatment?

With the Q-Switch Laser Tattoo Removal application, the skin is triggered for the self-renewal of collagen production and the skin gets a younger, smoother, clearer appearance.

Lotus dermatologist Tuğba Türe and Eda Tiftikçi have high level medical experience and they are an expert at latest technologies. Tuğba Türe and Eda Tiftikçi have successful results in laser tattoo removal with Q-Switch laser treatment.