TattooRemoval/SMP Zap

Your Zapologist will use Revlite Q-switched Nd:YAG and Candela Q-switched Alexandrite lasers to zap away most tattoos. The length of your treatment and the number of treatments required for your tattoo removal will vary based on the ink color and depth. Please note grey + white inks are not able to be removed. Purple ink is difficult to remove, but it can be lightened—however, it may appear darker at first.

The Zapped lasers deliver very short pulses of high intensity light into the treated area. The tattoo inks + pigments selectively absorb the light without destroying the surrounding skin tissue in the process. The tattoo is dissolved into smaller ink particles that are naturally removed by the body's immune system in the weeks following treatment. We offer topical painkillers to numb the area being treated.

Removing a professionally-applied tattoo is usually a fading process that requires a series of treatments spaced approximately 4-6 weeks apart, and typically about 6-12 treatments for complete clearing. Black colored inks usually respond quicker than bright colored inks—they absorb the light better. The depth, color and amount of ink, plus the location of the tattoo on your body are all determining factors in how long and how quickly we’ll be able to remove your tattoo.

Zapped provides state of the art technology and highly-trained Zapologists to drastically reduce the risk of scarring. There have been occasions where some lighter or darker colored pigment persists from the tattoo site. But normally after your course of treatment is complete, the treated area is indistinguishable from the un-tattooed surrounding skin. If a scar formed during the original tattoo service, the laser will not remove this scar—it will just remove the pigment. If you’re looking to reduce the appearance of scars developed during the creation of your tattoo, Zapped offers a range of corrective scar treatments.

There are many factors involved in completely removing unwanted tattoos including the depth, density and color of your tattoo. In each treatment, we increase the intensity of the laser to fragment the ink a little more. The body naturally removes the fragmented ink on its own. Blistering and scabbing often follows for a week or two. We see most tattoos lighten within 5-6 treatments, but complete removal can take 10+ sessions. Taking care of the treated area is the most important factor in removing your tattoo without a scar—the better care you take of the treated area, the better the results.

Numbing cream before and after your treatment is an option. The treatment can be uncomfortable, but it’s typically a fast service (depending on the size of the area). Almost all of our clients are able to resume their normal activities immediately following treatment.

Many tattoo artists encourage their clients to receive a minimum number of laser treatments to lighten an existing tattoo before covering it with a new one. This will dramatically reduce chances of the old tattoo appearing through the new one over time. In most cases, a minimum of 5-6 treatments is all that's required to lighten an existing tattoo.

This two-step body peel begins with a pre-peel accelerator mask to nourish + hydrate your skin’s surface. A Zapologist then applies a smoothing body peel. This specialty peel is self-neutralizing. Therefore, it will turn itself off. The peel remains on the skin for 24 hours with no water contact to get the best results.

During the treatment you will feel a slight tingle or warming sensation, but this feeling subsides quickly. Over the next 2-3 days, your treated skin will flake and eventually exfoliate, revealing healthy new skin. 

Your Zapologist will recommend a course of treatments that’s right for you. Typically we recommend a series of 3–6 peels to reach your desired results.

Most Zapped clients report a light warming sensation during the peel’s application. But overall this treatment is comfortable with minimal downtime.

Our Zapped microneedling treatment creates micro breaks that specifically target the scars + stretch marks on your hips, belly, thighs, and more. Once the micro breaks are created, your body’s natural healing processes are activated and the production of collagen + elastin begins. New, healthy skin is created, diminishing the appearance of scars + stretch marks.

Once the area being treated is numbed, a microneedling pen will create small micro breaks in your skin. Most treatments take approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the area to be treated—the majority of our clients report minimal discomfort.

Each scar or stretch mark is different, so results vary. Your Zapologist will recommend a treatment plan based on size, depth and age of your mark.

We will numb the area before the treatment so there is little to no discomfort. Due to its resurfacing effect, your skin will be pink following treatment, and some clients experience mild to moderate swelling.

Wavelengths of light penetrate the skin and trigger biological processes that help the skin rejuvenate + heal. Blue LED light reduces activity in the sebaceous glands (acne symptoms), red LED light stimulates collagen and elastin and yellow LED light improves hydration and wound healing. Combine all three lights for the ultimate anti-aging tool.

This treatment is non-invasive and is as easy as taking a nap. The LED light is simply placed over the area of treatment for either 30-60 minutes.

Unlike lasers or peels, LED light therapy doesn’t cause burns. The treatment is also safe for all types and colors of skin. It does not contain UV rays, which can be harmful to the skin. You’re reading that right—LED therapy is suitable for regular use!

No! There is no discomfort or downtime with LED light therapy.