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Laser Removal of Coloured Tattoos

Black ink is the easiest to remove as it is able to absorb a lot of the laser light energy, so not much intensity is required in the laser pulse. Also the 1064nm Wavelength required has very little impact on the bodies natural pigments and skin. . Coloured inks especially lighter colours (yellow, sky blue, orange, pink, greens) on the other hand are more likely to cause many side effects. The biggest issue, is that when the coloured ink is shattered by the laser, alot of the ink additives ( to make the different colours) are released and can cause an allergic response like blistering, bleeding, purpura, swelling. It is impt to follow the aftercare instructions, don't pick or scrub the area, keep covered while out or active, air afterhours, no exercise or pools etc Needless to say, the blisters etc do settles within a few days and the skin returns to normal. The ink will fade and be ready for treatment in 6-8 weeks www.doffandflux.com.au

Sexpo 2012

all shapes and sizes ...?????? What a weekend! Colors, characters, seasoned chicken, rubber appliances all mixed in the mix A lot of fun and great people . www.doffandflux.com.au

Melbourne Tattoo and body art expo 2012

Wow , what a colorful , weekend. All shapes and sizes and colors. Hard core and pretenders and the "look at me" crowd. And just your regular crew wjth ink Great fun .......... I'm definitely gonna get one!   www.doffandflux.com.au

Laser tattoo removal and minors

With tattoo being all the rage, and their popularity still growing, occasionally we get the odd under 18yo , who got some ink done and then either regrets the decision or the parents find out and want the tattoo gone. Removing the tattoo using the Fotona QX Max laser is not a problem, but definite parental/guardian consent is a must. So a parent must attend the initial consultation and first treatment session at a minimum, and then see how go approach after that. The problem is, some minors left to their own devices, may not turn up in defiance or forget their appt. Most are pretty compliant. Also, with the increasing number of DYI tattoo units available on the net, we are seeing more amateur tattoos coming thru. Fortunately these tattoos require 3-4 treatments for removal.   www.doffandflux.com.au