Tattoo Removal
Is Plasma Pen Tattoo Removal Possible?
Yes, using a plasma pen for tattoo removal is possible.
The plasma pen can be a powerful tool used for a diverse variety of skincare purposes, including tattoo, freckle, mole and age spot removal. The electrical energy used by the fibroblast plasma pen can remove tattoos without damaging the surrounding skin as it stimulates collagen production on the epidermis, refreshing the skin's outer layer to remove skin pigmentation safely.
Results
As with any treatment, results will vary depending on your body’s reaction to treatment and the type of ink used for the tattoo.
Removing a tattoo takes multiple treatments from 6-8 weeks apart, so the skin can recover and process plasma pen treatment. After the third session, results are most notable as the ink fades. To fully remove tattoos, anywhere from 4-15 sessions are needed as tattoo size, the type of ink used, and how your body reacts.
With each session, more and more progress shows, especially after the one-year mark that combines all the time between sessions.
Key Considerations
Skin Type
We recommend following the Fitzpatrick Scale. This measuring scale assesses skin types through skin tone and how they respond to ultraviolet (UV) light. It is also used to determine phototypes at risk of skin cancer from exposure to UV rays.
The ideal skin type extends from Type I, Type II, and Type III. When exposed to sunlight, these skin types are more inclined to burn than tan and are at a higher risk of skin cancer. Skin types IV, V, and VI are not ideal candidates. These skin types rarely burn when exposed to UV rays and have a lower risk of skin damage from sun exposure. Unfortunately, if exposed to plasma pen treatment, these skin types are at a high risk of hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and scarring.
Tattoo Size
The size of your tattoo will decipher how many sessions are needed for a successful treatment. The larger a tattoo is, the more sessions are required compared to a smaller tattoo that will need fewer.