Contrary to popular belief, the tattoo removal laser does not remove the ink—your body does. The laser breaks up ink particles into tiny pieces but its the body’s lymphatic system which then absorbs and eliminates the ink through its natural processes.

The more sophisticated and fast moving the laser, the safer and more comfortable treatment will be. At Unthink Inc. we utilize the power of Syneron Candela’s advanced PicoWay laser. With a pulse speed measured in picoseconds (one trillionth of a second). PicoWay pulses energy into the skin 1000 times faster than any other tattoo removal laser on the current market. Ink particles are subsequently shattered faster, making for quicker treatment times and overall speedier removal.

However, for the laser tattoo removal process to work efficiently, the body must be working efficiently first. Having a healthy immune system is an essential aspect of this, which can be difficult to maintain during the notorious cold and flu months. Having a strong immunity is imperative to successful tattoo removal — if the immune system is not strong enough , the body cannot process the ink particles as efficiently.

Protecting yourself from illness during this time is crucial for the tattoo removal process to go smoothly.

To take further action against sickness, speak to your doctor about any preventative measures, such as the flu shot. According to the Ontario government, it is the best defence against the flu and is proven to reduce the number of doctor visits and hospitalizations related to the flu.

Incorporating these types of changes will not only help ward off any sickness but also improve the success of your tattoo removal treatments. Adding frequent exercise to your routine during tattoo removal helps increase blood circulation which encourages the disposing of ink particles through the body’s natural processes. Drinking more water—and less alcohol—also helps to improve the function of the lymphatic system, removing unwanted ink in less time. These two changes alone have a positive impact on both your immune system and the success of your tattoo removal treatments.  

If you do become ill, you must wait two weeks after being cleared healthy to resume your tattoo removal treatments. The same lymphatic system that that removes the pulverized ink molecules is essential in helping you recover from your nasty cold. It will only efficiently do one of those important tasks at a time.

To learn more about our advanced PicoWay technology and how the tattoo removal process works, book your free consultation today.