Li-ft saline removal

The saline method is a lot less painful in comparison to laser removal which can cause blistering or potential scar formation. Saline removal does not permanently damage the tissue like lasers do. Treatment time and expense is also greatly reduced with saline removal because fewer treatments are necessary to obtain the desired results. Laser treatments are traditionally very expensive, painful, and cannot treat certain ink colors due to the lasers inability to breakdown lighter colors or colors that are very similar to the patients skin tone. Similarly, older tattoos are harder to remove and ink which has been placed in the deep layers of the skin are not reachable by conventional lasers. Whether your tattoo is 1 year old or 30 years old, saline removal will get it out, it is just a matter of how many sessions are needed. If you plan to cover the removal area with a new tattoo once healed, saline removal will be in your best interest, as lasers can  cause damage that prevents the skin from accepting/holding any new pigment.

Saline removal is effective on all types of tattoos, regardless of age, color and location. This includes both cosmetic tattoos and conventional tattoos, done with any type of machine or manual tool. Your tattoo must be at least 30 days old before removal. Black tattoos are often more resistant to removal, meaning you may need an extra session or two. If your unwanted tattoo is covered in thick scar tissue, it may require more sessions to remove. In that case, Microchanneling over the area between sessions will help to break up the scar tissue and make for more effective removal appointments.

We use Li-Ft Saline Solution. Li-Ft is all natural and the highest quality removal product on the market. A topical numbing cream is also used prior to the procedure to keep our clients as comfortable as possible.

During and immediately after the procedure you may see a small amount of  bleeding, this is normal and necessary for creating the “controlled scab.” For the first 24 hours, the skin may appear red and gradually begin to scab. During days 2-4, scabs will be present and eventually fall off naturally. The scabbing process is highly important and will contain the pigment that has surfaced from the procedure. After the scab falls off, the skin may appear pink or discolored for a couple of weeks before returning to its original shade by week 4. Sometimes pigment that has spread underneath the skin may rise to the surface before coming out completely. In these cases, it may appear that the tattoo has “bled” to surrounding tissue. This is all part of the process and will be addressed during future sessions.

• For the first 24 hours, do not wet the area at all. Use a makeup wipe or a washcloth to wash the areas around the procedure area.
• After the first day, the skin should appear bright red and gradually begin to scab. During days 2-4, or until the scab falls off naturally, keep the area clean and dry. Cleanse gently twice daily with an unscented cleanser and pat dry with a clean paper towel.
• From the time of service until scabbing is complete, no makeup or skincare products should be applied to the procedure area. 
• Do not touch, rub, scratch or pick the scab! Doing so may cause scarring as well as prevent the saline from removing as much pigment as possible.
• While the area is scabbing, do not apply any type of balm, ointment or moisturizer.
• While a scab is forming, the area should be kept dry. Avoid soaking, a constant shower stream hitting the area, swimming, saunas, hot tubs, tanning beds/booths, sweating, etc. 
• Avoid open-air vehicles (i.e. motorcycles, boats, convertibles, etc.) during the healing process.
• Once the scabs have fallen off on their own, begin applying the provided ointment 3x daily. No other creams or chemicals should be applied to the area during this time. 
• Keeping up with topical Vitamin E for a minimum of 4 weeks will reduce the risk of scarring or discoloration. 
• The skin may appear pink or discolored for a couple weeks before returning to its original shade by week 4. Sometimes pigment that has spread underneath the skin may rise to the surface before coming out completely. In these cases, it may appear that the tattoo has “bled” to surrounding tissue. This is all part of the process, and can be addressed during future sessions if needed.
• Saline removal is a process. Desirable results take an average of 3-6 sessions depending on the depth & pigment of the unwanted tattoo, among other factors.