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MICHAEL NAGY MD, FACS

PicoSure® Tattoo Removal

Conveniently located to serve Toms River, Middletown, Freehold, Colts Neck, and surrounding areas.

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PicoSure® Tattoo Removal

Tattoos can be a beautiful human expression but as our lives change, tattoo regret takes over. Erase unwanted tattoos and pigment with PicoSure®, the most advanced laser treatment available for safe and effective tattoo removal. PicoSure® targets unwanted ink more effectively than ever before, successfully removing difficult ink colors, such as blue and green, as well as previously treated tattoos. Fewer treatments, improved recovery time, and faster results are achievable with PicoSure®’s groundbreaking picosecond technology. Plastic Surgery of the Face & Body is proud to offer this latest advancement in laser tattoo removal.

Danica Ravaioli

July 24, 2020.

Dr. Nagy is the best at what he does! He has a wonderful bedside manner and was extremely awesome with all of my questions. I’m a little over one week post op and already so incredibly happy with my results. The office is impeccable and beautiful. The staff is friendly and always helpful. Big shout out to Kim, she went above and beyond - from being reassuring, caring, friendly and so so patient with insane amounts of nerves and questions that I had. She’s the best! From consult to post op, they are a phenomenal team that I would highly recommend.

Google rating score:4.7 of 5,

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PicoSure® FAQ’s for Tattoo Removal

HOW DOES PICOSURE® LASER TATTOO REMOVAL WORK?

Laser energy is delivered to the tattoo, targeting the ink and breaking it down into smaller particles. The particles are eliminated through the body’s natural processes resulting in a lightening of the tattoo ink.

WHAT DOES LASER TATTOO REMOVAL FEEL LIKE?

For many patients, the feeling of laser tattoo removal has been compared to what it feels like when getting a tattoo, however it is very fast. Your practitioner will work with you on the best comfort option based on your individual situation.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL TATTOO REMOVAL REQUIRE?

The number of laser treatments needed for tattoo removal is dependent on a number of variables such as ink type, size of the tattoo, location on the body, type of laser used, lifestyle habits, etc. During your consultation, a practitioner will evaluate your tattoo and recommend a realistic treatment regime to help you achieve the best results.

HOW OFTEN WILL I NEED TREATMENTS?

While it typically takes 4-8 weeks for the body to absorb the ink particles, every patient and tattoo responds differently. Following the recommended post treatment protocol will likely improve the results and reduce the chance of small adverse events.

HOW WILL MY SKIN LOOK AFTER THE LASER TREATMENT?

The ideal clinical endpoint for the tattoo treatment is an immediate slight whitening or “frosting” of the skin, however that will subside immediately after the treatment is complete. Other observable effects include mild swelling and redness. Your practitioner will direct you on how best to keep the area moist.

MY TATTOO WAS TREATED WITH A LASER IN THE PAST AND DIDN’T CLEAR, WHY WOULD I TRY AGAIN NOW?

Until the launch of PicoSure®, Q-Switched lasers had been considered the gold standard for removing tattoos. Q-Switched laser treatments use thermal energy to heat up and break apart the ink particles. Now with PicoSure®, ultra-short pulses hit the ink particle with a pressure so great, the ink shatters into tiny dust-like particles. Because the particles are so small, they are more readily absorbed and eliminated by the body. PicoSure® has proven success in treating even dark, stubborn blue and green inks, as well as previously-treated stubborn tattoos that were not successfully cleared in the past.

CAN I LIGHTEN THE TATTOO TO HAVE ANOTHER ONE PUT ON TOP?

Tattoos can be lightened in preparation for a cover-up tattoo. Your practitioner may have you wait six weeks between your last treatment and when you have the new tattoo completed.

HOW MUCH DOES TATTOO REMOVAL COST?

The cost of laser tattoo removal depends on several factors, including the size of tattoo and the number of treatments it will require. Most insurance companies will not cover laser tattoo removal since it is considered an elective cosmetic procedure. After your consultation, your practitioner will provide you a price estimate for the treatment series.