This variable pulsed technology allows the physician or laser specialist to safely treat the patient’s vascular lesions without harming the surrounding skin cells.

Facial Veins, Rosacea, and Pigmented Lesions Are No Problem For The VersaPulse® Laser

Vascular and pigmented conditions the VersaPulse® laser can effectively treat include: Facial Telangiectasia (broken capillaries); Rosacea management (a skin disease where redness and flushing of the face occurs) – Cherry Hemangiomas (red moles); Port Wine Stains (red birthmark); and other vascular birthmarks – Solar Lentigines (benign brown spots, freckles) – Melasma, Tattoos.

FAQ’s about the VersaPulse® Laser

The word LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Today’s advanced laser technology allows us to safely and effectively treat many benign skin lesions, on an out-patient basis.

How does a VersaPulse® laser work?

The VersaPulse® laser uses an intense beam of light to gently remove unwanted, damaged, or diseased cells/lesions without harming the surrounding healthy cells. The VersaPulse® laser’s green-light energy is delivered in short, adjustable pulses, which minimizes bruising and discomfort.

How many treatments are required?

This depends on several factors such as: size, location, depth, and the color of your vascular or pigmented lesion. Spider Veins on the face and Cherry Hemangiomas generally diminish with one or two treatments, while darker or deeper birthmarks may require multiple treatments. Port Wine Stains and Hemangiomas are safely treated and respond well with a series of laser treatments. Rosacea is a disease that requires continual management. However, the VersaPulse® laser dramatically reduces the redness and flushing nature that Rosacea causes. Pigmented lesions require 1 to 3 sessions for safe removal. Treatments should be placed 4 to 6 weeks apart to allow your body the adequate time to remove the maximum amount of targeted cells. You will continue to see a lightening of your lesions after each treatment as your body disposes of the coagulated cells that have been treated with the VersaPulse® laser.

• Vascular lesions or pigmented lesions $350 per treatment

Are VersaPulse® laser treatments safe?

VersaPulse® lasers have been used in thousands of treatments. When properly performed by a trained physician or laser specialist, the VersaPulse® treatments are extremely safe and effective. There are many benefits to VersaPulse® laser surgery: Immediate results are visible; there is little, if any, discomfort; no numbing cream or injections are necessary for most patients; low risk of bruising; minimal swelling; and once the lesions are adequately treated, they usually do not return.

Do VersaPulse® laser treatments hurt?

Some patients say they feel a slight sting, like the snap of a rubber band on the skin. Post treatment sensations are similar to a mild feeling of sunburn. The VersaPulse® uses a special “chilled tip” to cool the skin during treatment — this makes the treatment more tolerable as well as protects the skin. Most treatments do not require anesthetics.

What results can you expect?

Most patients will see improvement in their vascular lesions after the first treatment. This improvement can be quite dramatic. We document your results by using digital photography to map out your lesions pre- and post–operatively. However, as with any laser procedure, there is always a possibility that only minor changes will occur, and in rare cases, there is no response.

VersaPulse is a registered trademark of Lumenis Inc.

This laser is the gold standard and provides amazing results. It offers 3 different wavelengths (qs1064nm, qs755nm, qs532nm) to target all colors of tattoo ink.

As with many cosmetic procedures, the number of treatments needed to lighten the tattoo will vary based on many factors:

• Age and location of the tattoo
• Depth and color of the ink
• Patient’s skin type (natural color of the skin)
• The strength of the patient’s immune system
• The laser technician’s knowledge and experience

These factors, combined, all play a major role in the tattoo removal process.

Why Choose Elante Cosmetic Medical?

When it comes to removing a tattoo, the most advanced laser system is only half of the equation. Perhaps, the most important element is the person who operates the laser and performs your treatment. Here at Elante Cosmetic Medical, we not only use the gold standard in technology, but we have one of the most experienced laser technicians in South Carolina. Elante Cosmetic Medical’s laser technician, Jonathan D. Gardner, has been safely and effectively removing tattoos for over a decade.

Jonathan has performed thousands of laser treatments and is considered an expert among his peers in the aesthetic medical community.

Jonathan works with our on-staff team of physicians to help you develop and customize a treatment strategy that suits your goals –either for complete removal — or for lightening an existing tattoo (so that you can cover it with more artwork).

Jonathan and Elante Medical Spa’s staff have worked with many local tattoo artists and appreciate their referrals and trust.

• Tattoo Removal starting at $150 per treatment session
• Prices vary based upon size

FAQ’s about the VersaPulse® Laser

The word LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Today’s advanced laser technology allows us to safely and effectively treat many benign skin lesions, on an out-patient basis.

How does the VersaPulse® Laser remove a tattoo?

The VersaPulse® laser utilizes a process called Selective Photothermolysis. The word photothermolysis comes from three Greek root words: “photo” meaning light; “thermo” meaning heat; and “lysis” meaning destruction. Therefore, Selective photothermolysis refers to the precise targeting of a structure or tissue by using a specific wavelength of light. The energy directed into the target area produces sufficient heat to damage the target, allowing the surrounding areas to remain relatively undamaged.

The VersaPulse® laser removes a tattoo by using one of it’s three specific wavelengths of light (energy) which is attracted to and absorbed by a specific tattoo-ink’s color underneath the skin. The absorption of this energy causes the ink to heat-up and it is, literally, fragmented into microscopic particles that are, over a period of time, slowly taken away by the immune system’s macrophages (scavenger cells) to the lymphatic system. This immune response is the mechanism that actually removes the tattoo! More simply put: the VersaPulse® laser safely obliterates the ink, and the body’s immune system safely removes the tattoo.

How many laser treatments are required to remove a tattoo?

This depends on several factors such as: size, location, depth, color, and the frequency in which the tattoo is treated. Treatments should be placed 4 to 8 weeks apart to allow your body to remove the maximum amount of targeted ink particles. In between treatments, your body will continue to absorb the fragmented ink and the tattoo fades.

On average, a tattoo can be removed in 5 to 20 sessions depending on the factors mentioned above. Please note: the removal of any tattoo is a slow process by which your body’s immune system does the work. It will take months for your body to do this work effectively. It is our goal to remove your tattoo in a medically sound and safe manner. We tailor each treatment session to minimize the risk of scarring and undesirable skin-pigment changes while maximizing your results.

Are VersaPulse® Laser treatments safe?

VersaPulse® lasers have been used successfully in thousands of tattoo removal treatments. When performed by a trained physician or laser specialist, the VersaPulse® treatments are one of the safest and most effective treatments available to date.

Do VersaPulse® laser tattoo removal treatments hurt?

Most patients say the treatments are much more intense than getting the tattoo. Stinging, like the snap of a rubber band on the skin can be expected . Post treatment sensations are similar to a mild feeling of sunburn. Post-operatively, the tattoo reacts similarly to when it was originally applied into the skin — punctate bleeding, scabbing, and soreness can be expected. Our staff will educate you on how to safely manage the wound by using effective skin emollients, ointments, and steril bandages. You must take care of your treated tattoo, as directed by our physicians, to obtain the best outcome for a successful removal. Most treatments do not require anesthetics, though some patients feel more comfortable with local numbing agents such as: ice; topical numbing cream (must be applied with physician supervision 30 minutes prior to laser treatment) and/or local anesthesia — which is injected under and around the treatment site by our physician team.

What results can you expect?

Most patients will see improvement in the appearance of their tattoo after the first treatment. Sometimes this improvement can be dramatic, and sometimes it can be subtle. Remember that it takes time for the immune system to fully absorb the treated ink. We urge you to be patient and to see the treatments through. We capture and utilize digital photos to measure your tattoo’s progress prior to each treatment . However, as with any surgical procedure, there is always a possibility that only minor changes will occur, and in rare cases, there is no response.

VersaPulse is a Registered Trademark of Lumenis Inc.