Tattoo Removal St. Louis - Non-Invasive Procedure Missouri

Do you have a tattoo that you wish you could get rid of? If so, there are options.

Tattoo removal generally entails one of two procedures: laser removal or excision. Tattoos that are mainly black are ideal candidates for laser removal. This usually takes up to a few treatments to remove the tattoo. The treatments fade the tattoo, but never completely remove the tattoo.

If the tattoo has many bright colors, including red, yellow and green, laser therapy is not an ideal treatment. In this case, the best option is excision of the tattoo. If the tattoo is small, this can be done in one treatment. If the tattoo is medium or large in size, Dr. Cabbabe may recommend serial excision. In this manner, Dr. Cabbabe takes advantage of the natural elasticity of the skin and the tattoo is excised in 2 or 3 stages, thereby reducing the size of the scar that would be needed to remove the tattoo in one session.

Dr. Cabbabe incorporates his experience with reconstructive and cosmetic surgery to give his patients the best results possible to meet their desires. He is an expert in cosmetic, reconstructive and minimally invasive plastic surgery. During your consultation, Dr. Cabbabe will carefully examine you and will make recommendations in order to help you achieve your desired result.

We believe that patients, their desires, and anatomy are all unique. Dr. Cabbabe believes that the key to a successful surgery is proper planning and discussion with the patient about their goals. Therefore, Dr. Cabbabe evaluates each patient and creates a customized surgical plan for all of his patients to meet their expectations. To schedule a consultation, call us at 314-842-5885 or complete the contact us form.

Preparing for Surgery

Dr. Cabbabe will ask that you refrain from taking any aspirin, plavix, Coumadin or any other type of blood thinner.

Recovering from Surgery

After laser removal, there may be redness and swelling in the area for several days. Dr. Cabbabe will recommend ice and topical therapy. For surgical excision of tattoos, Dr. Cabbabe will recommend suture removal in 7 to 14 days. Most patients are able to shower within 24 hours.