Dr. TATTOFF’s new clinic – located in Sugar Land, Texas – opened its doors in late March 2013.  The location is one of eight Dr. TATTOFF clinics across the country – forming the largest chain of tattoo removal clinics in the world.  The chain’s expansion into new markets reflects the high demand for laser tattoo removal.  “Tattoo regret” is exceptionally widespread, and 40% of 26 to 40 year old Americans have at least one tattoo.  Dr. TATTOFF’s mission is to provide an effective, safe solution to the millions of Americans with unwanted tattoos.

Dr. TATTOFF’s new Sugar Land clinic is the third clinic opened within the past year that employs Astanza laser systems.  “We’ve seen outstanding tattoo removal results using Astanza technology,” shares Dr. Will Kirby , Medical Director at Dr. TATTOFF.

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Julie Miranda had no regrets when she got a tattoo of a flower on her arm when she was 18 years old. But, at 39, the stay-at-home mom believed the youthful design wasn’t right for her anymore.

“My lifestyle has changed since I was younger,” Miranda said.  “It’s not appropriate for me anymore. I just want to be able to wear tank tops, dresses and to feel comfortable with myself.”

Miranda considered tattoo removal, but knowing it could take years to complete, she settled for covering up with long sleeves, sweaters and jackets.

However, after she heard about a new procedure that is able to remove tattoos in a fraction of the time, Miranda immediately made an appointment…

Read the complete story: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/01/new-procedure-drastically-cuts-tattoo-removal-time/#ixzz2KFOEniHr

New Look Laser College, based in the United States, has responded to European interest in laser tattoo removal and has scheduled a comprehensive laser training course in London, UK for January 26-27, 2013. The curriculum features a strong basis of Core Knowledge and hours of hands-on laser tattoo removal training using the q-switched Nd:YAG Astanza Revolution Laser. Each New Look Laser College student earns the title of Certified Laser Specialist and is taught the physics behind laser tattoo removal, the basics of starting a laser tattoo removal business, safety protocols, treatment procedures, and more.

Ryan N. Lambert , Director of New Look Laser College, states, “Tattoos have become a worldwide trend, ushering in a global need for tattoo removal services. New Look Laser College has a strong history of training in the US and abroad, and we’re looking to prepare ahead-of-the-curve entrepreneurs in the UK and all of Europe. Laser tattoo removal is a dynamic, growing field, and we want to give practitioners a strong foundation for success.”

A New Look Laser College London tattoo removal training course will be held at the Kensington Forum Holiday Inn in London, UK on January 26-27, 2013. Tuition for the course is $995 USD and includes lunch both days, as well as all course materials and certificates. Course registration may be secured online (www.NewLookLaserCollege.com), phone (1-281-846-5890) or email (info@NewLookLaserCollege.com).

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Dr. TATTOFF’s growing chain of nationwide clinics specialize in performing laser tattoo removal and since 2004 have supported the provision of more than 170,000 laser procedures. Their newest clinic, which opened last week in Phoenix, is the latest to use Astanza Laser’s tattoo removal machines. For the past five months, their Houston location has operated a system from Astanza and has seen great feedback from staff and patients alike.

Dr. Kirby, Medical Director of Dr. TATTOFF and Board-Certified Dermatologist, is pleased with the Astanza Laser system used at the Phoenix clinic and stated, “We pride ourselves on our vast experience, medical expertise and quality care, and this device helps us maintain the highest standards.”

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Astanza Laser will be exhibiting at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting in San Diego, CA from March 17-19, 2012.

Astanza Laser, a leading manufacturer of q-switched lasers for tattoo removal and removal of dermal and epidermal pigment, will be presenting cutting edge laser technology to a core user group. Dermatologists are among the leading providers of laser tattoo removal, skin rejuvenation, and pigmented lesion treatments, and Astanza Laser are the choice of many leading practitioners.

The Duality laser from Astanza Laser has become one of the most popular q-switched lasers chosen by cosmetic dermatologists looking to remove unwanted tattoos. Many Astanza customers are upgrading from older systems and select the Duality because of the benefits of a modern q-switched Nd:YAG laser with 1064nm and 532nm wavelengths.

Other key indications for Astanza’s system are treated pigmented lesions such as a range of nevi, solar and senile lentigines, and other examples of epidermal and dermal lesions.

Please stop by the booth for Astanza Laser (#4707) in the main exhibit hall or contact Astanza Laser at 800-364-9010 to learn more about Astanza’s innovative products.

Why is this?

At Astanza Laser, we’ve seen a stunning evolution of cosmetic laser technology over the past decade. Although q-switched, Nd:YAG lasers have been around since at least the late 1970s, it is only in the last few years that systems with sufficient fluence, ease of use, and attractive price points have been available to laser practitioners. Previous q-switched laser systems for tattoo removal suffered from insufficient energy to remove dark and colorful tattoos. For example, many cutting edge systems would only have 500 or 600 mJ of energy for the 1064nm wavelength used for dark tattoos, and 200-300 mJ of energy for the 532nm wavelength used for light tattoos. Insufficient power means poor clinical results, and patients that don’t return for follow-up treatments.

The powerful q-switched Nd:YAG lasers manufactured by Astanza solve this problem, and make adding tattoo removal to your practice in 2010 an attractive proposition. For practices that want to remove tattoos with a reliable and powerful system, our Duality laser offers 1000 mJ (a full 1 Joule) of energy in 1064nm and 500 mJ of 532nm.

There’s no reason to wait any longer to add laser tattoo removal to your practice. The technology exists to remove difficult tattoos, and Astanza offers the systems and the support to make practitioners and patients successful in their tattoo removal goals.

Astanza will be attending the Annual Clinical Meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in San Francisco from May 15-19, 2010.

Laser tattoo removal is a procedure that has grown rapidly in popularity in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and several Asian markets. Obstetricians and gynecologists have found that their patient demographic matches very well with those demanding laser tattoo removal – a patient population that trends 2/3 female.

The declining reimbursement rates that affect the entire medical community have struck the OB/GYN community especially hard. Physician practitioners are forced to see more patients to support their overhead and a decent level of income for themselves. It seems clear that this trend will continue rather than retreat, and that physicians are looking for new sources of income for their practices.

Laser tattoo removal may be an appropriate addition for these OB/GYN practices. The demographics of these practices is well suited for a variety of cosmetic procedures, including laser treatments. As women age, the skin loses some its tightness and elasticity, and pregnancy and weight gain lead to stretching of skin. In many areas where tattoos are common – the hip, the lower back, the belly, the upper breast – these changes affect the attractiveness of tattoos.

Additionally, as women move towards having families of their own, they may focus less on the self-expression and rebelliousness of earlier years. The tattoos that were appealing five or ten years prior may not fit into the image or lifestyle that these new mothers seek for themselves. As these women visit their medical caregiver for issues related to the health of their newborn or the evolution of their pregnancy, many may discuss the removal of their tattoos and other skin-related cosmetic issues. Astanza offers technology that lets practitioners profit from these conversations.

Astanza specializes in tattoo removal technology. Our Duality and Revolution lasers incorporate the latest in proven technology to safely and effective remove tattoos, and are FDA approved for this indication. Please contact us to learn more about how we can help your practice reach new levels of success.

Astanza will present at the Aesthetic Meeting 2010 of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) in Washington DC. From April 24-26, Astanza will provided information to conference delegates on our tattoo removal technology and lasers.

Plastic surgeons have long been among the leading users of cosmetic laser technology in their practices. As part of an effort to provide beautifying and enhancing treatments to their patients, medical and aesthetic lasers play an important role. Tattoo removal lasers have begun to appear more and more frequently in these offices as plastic surgeons and their practice managers recognize the opportunity to expand profitability by offering this fast and simple-to-perform treatment.

The demographics of laser tattoo removal patients can very attractive, and intuitive to those that understand the motivations for laser removal of tattoos. This patient group – which has a median income and education level in excess of the general population – is looking to improve their appearance and remove the mistakes of their college or more rebellious days. Tattoo removal patients are not heavily-tattooed bikers wearing layers of leather. These individuals love their tattoos in many cases and are not looking to change their appearance. Instead, the average tattoo removal patient is a 29 year old woman, generally in the workforce or with a new family.

Surveys of tattoo removal patients show that they are also customers of other cosmetic laser procedures, including hair removal, facial resurfacing, and laser lipolysis. They are willing to make monthly visits to a facility for a short laser treatment and have the discretionary income or ability to get financing to pay for a package of laser tattoo removal treatments. They are more often than not married or in a relationship, where the partner shares or is encouraging of the removal of tattoos.

Simply, the average tattoo removal patient is one that fits very well into a plastic surgery practice, and mostly likely these practices already have these patients in their waiting rooms. Why not offer a highly-profitable treatment that will provide immediate beautification of skin in a simple-to-perform laser procedure?

Contact Astanza Laser to learn more about how to incorporate laser tattoo removal into your existing medical practice.

As part of Astanza’s commitment to the success of our customers, we are pleased to offer free training to customers that purchase our tattoo removal lasers – either the Astanza Duality or Astanza Trinity. Our clinical experts will travel to a customer location or offer training in our Houston training facility.

Practitioners using our systems – even those with prior experience with q-switched systems – benefit from our comprehensive training program. By incorporating a wide range of discussions and hands-on practice sessions, our in-house training experts transfer tattoo removal-specific knowledge to practitioners. Included in the training are the following:

Lectures and discussions: laser physics, introduction to tattoos and motivations for tattoo regret, history of tattoo removal and tattoo removal technology, skin & dermatology principles relevant to tattoo removal, side effects, treatment protocols, patient after care, and before, during, and after pictures of laser tattoo removal.

Hands-on clinical training: practical experience performing treatments with model patients that we help our practitioners acquire. There’s nothing like real experience to learn a new treatment, and we provide our practitioners with a great deal of reality-based education on how to remove tattoos. This includes removal of colorful tattoos, removal of dark tattoo, removal of facial tattoos and difficult-to-access tattoos, removal of professional versus homemade tattoos, dealing with difficult or resistant tattoos, etc.

Marketing and business operation support: most laser manufacturers have a power point presentation or glossy brochure suggesting how to make millions with a cosmetic laser, and imply that simply buying the laser will lead the patients knocking down the door. This is foolishness, and the lack of marketing support can limit the ability of practitioners to fully utilize their new equipment. Astanza understands that practitioners are acquiring a new source of income when they purchase a tattoo removal laser, not a box that sits in a back office unused. We share time-tested and proven marketing strategies that are customized for tattoo removal practice, recognizing the specific needs and message needed for this treatment.

To learn more about Astanza tattoo removal lasers or tattoo removal training, please contact a helpful and knowledge Astanza sales representative or corporate representative.