Resonic Laser Tattoo Removal

When you first got your tattoo, you probably wanted it to express yourself, share your love for another or commemorate someone or something. As time passes, however, and our tastes and priorities change (but the tattoos don’t), tattoo removal can become a priority. Whether the work was poorly done in the first place or you’ve found it no longer reflects who you are, it can be important to remove an old tattoo and start fresh.

Tattoo removal is performed with a laser (Q-Switched or Pico) which breaks down the ink particles under your skin, allowing your body to flush them out naturally. The problem with tattoo removal is that multiple sessions are required, meaning that full removal of a tattoo often takes anywhere from 1-2 years in most cases.

The reason that tattoo removal takes so many sessions is that each pass of the laser causes microscopic bubbles to form, called vacuoles, which make it impossible to perform more passes until these go away on their own. When the laser is used along with Resonic between passes, the “Rapid Acoustic Pulses” (RAP) soundwaves produced by Resonic cause the vacuoles and pigment to dissipate, thereby allowing additional laser treatment in the same session.

Therefore, when combined with Resonic, a tattoo removal that would take for example 10 sessions and 10+ months can now be performed in 1-3 sessions over 3 months! The process generates no additional heat or collateral damage, offering breakthrough results without breaking or damaging the skin.

How is RESONIC used as an accessory to laser therapy?

We will use the Q-Switched or Pico laser to begin removing your tattoo. Then we will place the RESONIC device on the skin over the area, using it to accomplish three things:

Dispersal of the microscopic particles of ink, allowing the body to flush these away quickly and naturally
Disruption of the macrophage, a specific type of cell that absorbs the tattoo ink and holds the tattoo in position
The breaking apart of steam-filled vacuoles, or bubbles, that develop and form under your skin during the laser process, which disperses the ink further

By clearing away these cellular barriers and allowing the body to naturally dispose of them, RESONIC allows each patient to receive more applications of the laser in a single session, without needing to wait several weeks for the skin to heal. This process elevates regular laser tattoo removal by making it faster, less painful, more effective, and less time-consuming.

What about large tattoos?

Large, tattooed areas are usually divided into multiple treatment sessions because of the extent of the area that must be treated. The surface area addressed during a single session depends on everyone’s individual tolerance for the process. At Coolspa, we will work with you to design the best treatment plan that fits your needs and preferences.

How quickly will RESONIC remove my tattoo?

Ink particle size, tattoo color, depth, age and location all factor into the time it takes to get a tattoo removed and the number of treatments needed.

For typical laser tattoo removal, usually ten or more sessions are needed to fully remove the tattoo.

With RESONIC, full tattoo removal can be possible in as few as three sessions.

RESONIC treatment aftercare:

There is no downtime or long aftercare needed, but initially these guidelines can be followed regarding the treated area:

When needed, wash gently with soap and water.
If crusting is evident, avoid shaving.
Avoid contact sports or other activities that could cause injury to the treated area.
Avoid exposure to the sun.
Avoid scratching or rubbing.
Avoid immersing in water.
If irritation occurs, apply a thin layer of Aquaphor.

Why choose Coolspa for my RESONIC treatments?

For over a decade, our team has proudly offered high end, personalized aesthetic treatments to help clients realize their cosmetic goals.

Your Coolspa journey will begin with a private, one-on-one consultation with one of our experienced laser specialists. Your goals and wishes will inform all aspects of your treatment.

Safe, effective, and efficient tattoo removal can be yours with RESONIC, and we look forward to providing you with a blank canvas again when it comes to your skin.

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RETURNING TO PATIENT CARE AS USUAL, ONLY BETTER!

We are excited to announce that as of June 8th, 2020, our office will be open for ALL appointment types including Cosmetic Injectables, CoolSculpting, CoolTone, Morpheus8, miraDry, Skincare services, and more!

During this time, we are still encouraging virtual consultations & follows up as an initial step prior to an in-person appointment. We are requesting that established patients virtually consult/review their treatment plans with one of our physicians or medical aestheticians in advance of their scheduled treatments/procedures. We will be providing you with specific procedure-related instructions prior upon scheduling. If you left a deposit for a treatment and have not yet been contacted by our staff, please call, or e-mail our office so that we may get you scheduled.

The Coolspa team has been working diligently to get our office prepared for our re-opening. Our main priority is the health and safety of our patients and staff. Thank you for following our guidelines and being so patient. See below for our re-opening guidelines:

Please take the time to thoroughly read and complete our updated Appointment Policies, COVID-19 Patient Protocols, ASAPS COVID-19 Consent, and COVID-19 Patient Screening Questions. These forms will be sent via email and must be completed prior to your appointment. This will help to screen patients and ensure social distancing in the office.

When we contact you, please let us know if you are or have been sick in the last 3 weeks, have been in close or prolonged contact with anyone who has been sick during that time, or have travelled outside the United States, or have returned from the following states within the last 14 days that have been added to the high covid risk government list including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. Specific symptoms of COVID-19 may include fever, cough, loss of sense of smell and taste, chest pressure, or shortness of breath.

Alert us if you have any other health problems that make you more susceptible to developing COVID-19 or are at increased risk. Although our office has implemented additional measures to keep you safe during this time, we encourage you to consult your primary care physician for further instructions on how to remain safe. Typically, patients over age 65 who also have respiratory ailments, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or are immunocompromised are at greater risk.

Medication refill and product requests: Routine requests for medication refills must be requested electronically through your pharmacy. Should you need to purchase skin or haircare products and would like them mailed to you, please e-mail Concierge@Coolspa.com or phone us at 212-249-4990.

We ask that you come alone to office visits, if possible. To limit exposure and practice social distancing, we are doing our best to minimize the number of people in the office at one time. If you require someone to accompany you to your visit, he/she will need to be with you at all times throughout the duration of your appointment or they will be asked to wait outside.

Please make sure to bring a mask with you to your office visit. If you do not have a mask, we will provide one for you.

Please abstain from handshake greetings and keep a “social distance” of 6 feet or more from other individuals when in the office whenever possible.

As soon as you enter the office you will be asked to use hand sanitizer provided to you upon arrival and departure from the practice. Coat both the front and back of your hands and wrists and let them air dry. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and avoid touching your face.

Please reply to all email and texts that we send you. We are working with limited personnel and resources, so responding to these messages will enable us to keep in touch with you safely.

We will provide ongoing care remotely using telemedicine. Our telemedicine system will allow us to speak with you, evaluate your face/body/breasts, prescribe treatment, and/or give you advice. We will be contacting you about your existing appointment to determine whether a virtual or in-person appointment is best.

You can obtain good and reliable information about local conditions regarding the pandemic at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home.

For any questions and/or concerns, please call our office at 212-249-4990 or email us at Concierge@Coolspa.com. We know each of you are eager to get back to your treatment regimens, so we will be extending our hours to accommodate everyone as best we can while maintaining health & safety protocols!

We thank you for your continued support & confidence in Coolspa and our staff the past few months. We look forward to welcoming you back to our office!