Laser Tattoo Removal
While getting a tattoo is more popular than ever, the number of people wanting their tattoos removed has increased as well. Although tattoos are meant to be permanent, the Cynosure® Accolade™ laser allows you to change your mind. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Evan Sorokin performs laser tattoo removal for New Jersey and Philadelphia residents to effectively remove tattoos of varying sizes, colors, and intensities.
To find out more about tattoo removal, request a consultation with Dr. Sorokin or call our office in Cherry Hill at 
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Benefits of Accolade™ Laser Tattoo Removal
Women and men from New Jersey and Philadelphia choose laser tattoo removal because it is an effective way to remove a tattoo without surgery. The advanced, high-intensity Accolade laser provides several advantages over other types of medical lasers, including:
- Complete removal of most tattoos
- Little to no scarring
- Quick treatments
- Effective for a wide variety of ink colors including black, blue, brown, and even green
Dr. Sorokin also offers many other advanced medical spa treatments that you can learn about when you visit him for tattoo removal.
The Laser Tattoo Removal Procedure
The Accolade is a Q-switched Alexandrite laser that emits short, fast pulses of a single wavelength of light. The Accolade spot size can be adjusted from narrow to wide for increased precision. When directed at the tattoo, the laser energy harmlessly passes through the outer skin and is readily absorbed by the tattoo ink, breaking it down into particles. The body's natural processes eliminate these small ink particles over the course of about 6 weeks.
While laser tattoo removal is not pain free, treatments typically feel similar to the original tattooing procedure. The degree of pain you feel will depend on the location of the tattoo and its size. After a single treatment, most tattoos are noticeably lighter. However, a series of treatments spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart is usually required to completely remove a tattoo. Red and black inks are the easiest to eliminate. After Dr. Sorokin has removed your tattoo, it is permanently erased.
To avoid hyperpigmentation, it's important to have laser tattoo removal when the skin is not tanned. You also will need to avoid sun exposure while the treated skin is healing.
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