What is Laser Tattoo Removal & Pigmentation Treatment?
The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser fires extremely short, high-energy pulses that shatter ink or pigment particles into tiny fragments without significantly heating the surrounding skin. The body's immune system then gradually clears these fragments.
It works very well on black and dark blue tattoos and, with a second wavelength, on some red and coloured inks. At lower energy it is used to lighten pigmentation, freckles, sun spots and some birthmarks, and for carbon laser peel (laser toning) to refine pores and brighten the skin.
Pigmentation such as melasma has many triggers – hormones, sun exposure and skin irritation – so Dr. Tarunveer combines laser with prescription creams and sun protection for lasting results.
Concerns we treat
- Professional & amateur tattoos
- Freckles & sun spots
- Pigmentation & uneven skin tone
- Melasma (as part of combined treatment)
- Nevus of Ota & some birthmarks
- Dull skin & open pores (carbon laser peel)
Benefits of Tattoo Removal & Pigmentation Laser
Fades tattoos without surgery
Ink is broken down and cleared naturally – no cutting.
Brightens uneven tone
Lightens freckles, sun spots and pigmentation.
Minimal downtime
Most people return to work straight away.
Precise treatment
Ultra-short pulses target pigment while sparing the surrounding skin.
How the Treatment Works
Assessment
The tattoo colours and depth, or your type of pigmentation, are assessed to plan the right wavelength and sessions.
Protection & numbing
Protective eyewear is used, and a numbing cream is applied for tattoo removal.
Laser treatment
Rapid pulses feel like a rubber band snapping on the skin; a treated tattoo briefly turns whitish.
Follow-up sessions
Tattoos are usually treated every 6–8 weeks and pigmentation every 2–4 weeks.
Results & Number of Sessions
Tattoos fade gradually with each session. Amateur and black tattoos usually respond faster than professional, multi-coloured tattoos, and complete clearance may need many sessions. Some colours, such as green and light blue, are harder to remove.
Pigmentation lightens progressively over a course of treatment. Maintenance sessions and daily sun protection are important, especially for melasma.
Aftercare
- Keep a treated tattoo clean and apply the prescribed ointment
- Do not pick scabs or burst blisters
- Use sunscreen daily and avoid direct sun
- Avoid swimming and saunas until the skin has healed
- Continue prescribed creams for pigmentation
Is Laser Tattoo Removal & Pigmentation Treatment Safe?
Temporary redness, swelling, pin-point bleeding or blistering may occur after tattoo removal, and mild redness after pigmentation treatment. Temporary lightening or darkening of the skin is possible, especially with sun exposure. Correct settings and properly spaced sessions minimise these risks.
Please tell the doctor before treatment if you have:
- Pregnancy
- A recent sun tan
- Active infection in the area
- A tendency to form keloids (for tattoo removal)
- Use of photosensitising medicines (inform the doctor)
Why Choose Dr. Tarunveer for Tattoo Removal & Pigmentation Laser?
- MD dermatologist-led diagnosis and planning
- Procedures performed by the doctor
- Modern technology with settings tailored to you
- Honest advice and a clear quote after consultation
- Sterile, single-use consumables and genuine products
- Convenient clinic in Model Town, Jalandhar