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Tattoo Removal (enlighten) Patient Pamphlet

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Now you can safely, and effectively, remove unwanted tattoos

Rethink your ink

Did your tattoo seem attractive in your 20s but not so attractive today? Or is your tattoo a permanent reminder of what was just a temporary feeling? If so, you are not alone. That change of heart or feeling of regret is the #1 reason why people seek laser tattoo removal. Whether you’ve had a change of heart or you want to make room for new ink, now there is an easy solution. Thanks to the revolutionary advancements in laser technology, enlighten can safely and effectively remove unwanted tattoos.

Who said that tattoos are designed to last forever?

Make unwanted tattoos a thing of the past. Speak to your enlighten provider today!

Model, Not actual patient

*1 nanosecond = 1,000 picoseconds © 2021 Cutera, Inc. All rights reserved. AP003646 rA


What is enlighten?

total number of treatments needed during your

enlighten is an advanced laser system

consultation and once your treatments begin.

for the safe and effective removal of unwanted tattoos and pigmented lesions.

How does enlighten laser tattoo removal work? During the treatment, laser energy is delivered to the tattoo using ultra-short picosecond pulses. The pulses deliver a mechanical effect that shatters the ink particles into small pieces which are easily eliminated through the lymphatic system. Over time as the particles are removed, your tattoo lightens

Previous tattoo removal systems had a single

are selectively designed to remove the most common ink colors.

Is the procedure painful? Patients compare the procedure to a rubber band

local anesthetic may be available from your provider.

Unlike traditional laser technology, enlighten delivers pulses 1,000 times* faster, resulting in more complete clearance of unwanted tattoos

Courtesy of W. Wertheim, MD

Most patients experience redness and swelling

BEFORE

immediately following the treatment. In some cases, a blister may surface on the treated area, however with proper care of the treatment area,

How many treatments are required to remove a tattoo?

Is there any downtime after the procedure?

The total number of treatments vary depending

following the treatment. Your provider will advise on

Your provider can give you a better idea of the

BEFORE

Are there any side effects following the treatment?

the side effects are temporary.

ink, as well as the size of the tattoo.

Courtesy of E. Victor Ross, MD

AFTER 6 TREATMENTS

discomfort and improve your experience, a topical or

in fewer treatment sessions.

on the composition, depth and color of the

AFTER 5 TREATMENTS

enlighten is equipped with two wavelengths that

What are the advantages of enlighten vs. other laser tattoo removal devices?

duration to effectively remove all tattoo ink colors.

BEFORE

colored laser light which only treated darker tattoos.

and ink-free skin will appear.

wavelengths and an ultra-short picosecond pulse

speak to your enlighten provider today!

Can enlighten treat all colors of tattoo inks?

being snapped against their skin. To minimize

enlighten features two selectively chosen

Results you can count on—

Patients can return to regular activities immediately post treatment care to ensure a fast healing of the treated area.

Courtesy of J. Lezaic, DO

AFTER 4 TREATMENTS


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