What is the enlighten™ Laser by CUTERA® Tattoo Removal Treatment?

enlighten™ by CUTERA® is the most advanced laser tattoo removal technology available on the market today. A revolutionary treatment that was introduced four years ago, it is the game-changing laser tattoo removal procedure that actually works: the enlighten™ laser’s ultra-short pulses of energy targets your tattoo’s ink particles and shatters them without impacting the surrounding skin, completely clearing it of ink.

Many of us have one, and some of us regret them: once thought attractive, the tattoo inked into our skin from our carefree days may not be something we still want today. In the past, tattoos became a permanent part of our skin. But with enlighten™, we help our clients remove their tattoos completely if they have a change of heart. Midtown Med Spa can help you remove the following styles of tattoos:

  • Traditional
  • Realism
  • Watercolor
  • Tribal
  • New School
  • Neo-Traditional
  • Japanese
  • Blackwork

How Does the enlighten™ Laser Tattoo Removal Treatment Work?

The enlighten™ laser offers the highest output energy in the industry using two wavelengths (1064 nm and 532 nm) and the quickest pulse durations to provide a tattoo removal treatment that covers almost the entire spectrum of tattoo inks.

What was once a difficult procedure is now possible without surgical excisions or skin grafts. Enlighten™ fires a beam of light through the skin into the lower layer of skin where the tattoo ink is inserted. The light is absorbed and breaks down the ink into tiny particles, which are then passed through the body naturally and removed.

enlighten™ Laser Tattoo Removal Treatment FAQs

Q: How is enlighten™ different from other laser tattoo removal treatments?

A: enlighten™ uses an extremely short and high-powered laser that efficiently breaks down the ink particles in your tattoo.

Q: How many enlighten™ Tattoo Removal treatments do I need?

A: While the total number of enlighten™ Tattoo removal treatments varies based on the composition, depth, and colour of your tattoo.

Q: Will my tattoo completely disappear after the enlighten™ Tattoo Removal treatments?

A: In most cases, yes. However, some ink colours are more difficult to remove than others. Our Midtown Med Spa consultants can help determine if enlighten™ will work for your tattoo through a consultation.

Q: Does the enlighten™ Laser Tattoo Removal treatment hurt?

A: The treatment can be best described as hot fast drops splattering as the pulse of the laser aims at your tattoo ink. On average, a three inch tattoo laser removal treatment requires only a few minutes to complete.