TOBIL Tattoo Removal FAQ

Will the area where the tattoo used to be look any different from the surrounding skin?

Yes, there will be some textural difference and the skin will not tan as it did before. However, the scarring will be minimal and in most cases less than in any other tattoo removal technology.

How is this system different from laser tattoo removal systems?

There are several differences. First, laser systems are designed to destroy a certain spectrum of colors. For tattoos with multiple colors, this means multiple treatments. This also means that certain colors are especially difficult to remove with a laser system. The TOBIL system uses broad spectrum light that destroys all colors of pigments at the same time.

Second, a laser-based system is much more expensive than the TOBIL system. This cost must be passed along to customers and/or absorbed by the organization performing the tattoo removals. The entire TOBIL system, including all training required, can often be purchased for less than 5% of the cost of a laser-based system.

Third, a laser system uses highly concentrated and focused laser light, meaning that safety measures must be in place to protect eyes and other tissues during the process. These processes add to the cost of not only the treatment, but also of the treatment facility. Since there is the danger of hepatitis C in tattoo patients and lasers release a “laser plume” which may contain live viruses, extensive laser precautions are required that are not required with the TOBIL system.