This has been long in coming, but therapeutic massage will soon be available at Tattoo MD.  This is another service that we think will enhance our menu of offering for skin care, beauty and relaxation.  Maybe a massage is a good way to unwind after a tattoo removal session?  Service will first be offered on a limited number of days per week.  Look for more information on our website in the coming weeks.

The state of the economy has everyone examining if their purchases are good for the economy.  Any time we choose to buy American goods and services, we help our economy and keep American workers employed.  We want you to know that Tattoo MD understands this.  Virtually all the equipment we use, including our tattoo removal laser, microdermabrasion machine and the IPL, are made in USA.  Also, our injectables, Botox, Juvederm, and Radiesse are all made in USA by American companies.

Of course, when you make a purchase at Tattoo MD Medi-Spa, you are keeping your dollars circulating within the American economy by supporting our employees and our purchases of additional American goods.  At Tattoo MD, we try to do our part for the economy.

Latisse is the new FDA-approved treatment to make lashes longer and fuller. Differences were amazing at 6 months and side effects were uncommon and minor in the FDA study. It took us a very short time, after reviewing the safety and efficacy profile, to add Latisse to our menu of services. Latisse is made by Allergan, the makers of Botox. TMD Medi-Spa will now carry Latisse for only $125 per vial. You will typically start seeing results after 3-4 weeks. A free consultation is necessary to ensure that Latisse is right for you. Go to the Latisse page here.

TMD Medi-Spa now has better laser hair removal abilities than ever! With the recent acquisition of the Starlux IPL system, we now have an even stronger laser hair removal offering than before. The IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) allows us to treat even tanned and dark skin with good results. Another large advantage is that it is virtually painless. Imagine that! No anesthetic cream is required either. We hope that you come in and try our new IPL hair removal if you have been nervous about laser hair removal in the past.

One of the main concerns for people getting laser tattoo removal is pain.  The old thinking is that tattoo removal is very painful.  Some people even expect to leave their laser session bleeding and charred!  Nothing could be further from the truth.

Laser tattoo removal has come a long way in its effectiveness as well as its safety.  The laser treatment itself mainly affects the tattoo pigment.  As you get the laser treatement, you’ll feel a snapping feeling on your skin.  This hurts briefly but there’s typically no lingering pain.  To make the laser treatment even more comfortable, Tattoo MD employs 2 other tools: topical anesthetic (numbing cream) and the Synercool.  Topical anesthetic is put on at least 30 minutes before the treatment works by gradually being absorbed into the skin.  For a superficial treatment like laser, topical anesthetic takes away most of the residual discomfort.  The Synercool is a cold air jet blower.  It cools the area of treatment for additional comfort.  It’s better than holding an ice-cube to the area!

After your treatment, we apply Intensive Repair aftercare lotion. This lotion is custom-formulated for Tattoo MD to provide a non-stick dressing that aids in healing.  The combination of ingredients immediately soothes the skin and takes away any residual discomfort.  It is common to have some redness and occasionally bruising of the treated area.  Blistering is uncommon.  Intensive Repair should be applied 1-2 times daily until there is no redness or other ongoing healing.

MTV has contacted Tattoo MD to solicit patients for an episode on “True Life,” a reality show on the network.  We are looking for someone, age 16-25, who has a tattoo that they really want removed.  The background story should be interesting or dramatic.  Your laser tattoo removal would take place at Tattoo MD and would be at no charge during filming.  Furthermore, you could be on national TV!  Please contact us with your contact information if you’re interested in being on MTV’s “True Life” reality show.

Every month, keep an eye on our prizes and drawings page.  This is a new page where you can find information on the current drawing of the month.  No purchase is usually necessary.  You just have to give us your contact information.

The drawing this month features the aromatherapy body scrub and polish.   This amazing treatment refreshes and revitalizes the skin and body.  It’s an $85 value and a great gift for Valentine’s Day.

As our hands age, the spaces between the bones become thinner and more hollowed out. Veins may stand out more than they used to and tendons may also markedly stand out. The skin tends to sag as the underlying structures become diminished. Radiesse injection is an easy, low-risk way to reverse this process in a quick treatment!

Just as in the face, where Radiesse is used to fill in wrinkles and lines, as well as to add definition to cheekbones and such areas, Radiesse may also fill in areas of tissue loss in the hands. Radiesse is a calcium-based gel that is injected just beneath or in the lower part of the dermis and is gradually converted to the body’s own collagen. After a single injection, the hands appear much smoother and fuller, as if they were years younger!  It is common to use 1/2 to 1 syringe per hand.  The results last up to a year and a half!

As part of our recent acquisition of the Starlux IPL, we are now offering hand rejuvenation with a hand IPL Photofacial treatment at no extra charge.  Radiesse works at the deep level to fill in hollowed-out areas.  The IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) device works on the surface to clear away sun damage in form of sun spots and broken capillaries.  Together, these two modalities are a powerful tool to make your hands appear young again!

TMD Medi-Spa now has the Palomar Starlux IPL.  This powerful device emits broad-spectrum light that is very useful for photofacials and hair removal. An IPL Photofacial treats sun damage, sun spots, broken capillaries, redness and rosacea.  It is best for lighter skin types.  The IPL also does hair removal, similar to a laser.  In addition to our Comet hair removal laser, the Starlux IPL will give us additional treatment options, especially for lighter and finer hair treatment.  Check out our IPL Photofacials page and book an appointment today!

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photofacials will soon be available at TMD Medi-spa (probably next week)! We are acquiring a Palomar Starlux which allows us to perform both photofacials and IPL hair removal. This treatment rejuvenates the skin from sun damage and the unwanted effects of aging. It is especially effective again rosacea, sun spots, and irregular skin texture. As an introductory price, a photofacial is only $200 for the whole face!

As before, consultations are free and you may book your appointment starting 12/26. Check out the new photofacial page or contact us for more details.