While laser tattoo removal may leave behind ghost images or fail to remove certain colors, surgical tattoo excision in Mesa provides a definitive path to ink-free skin. Our plastic surgeon, Dr. Nachbar, who is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, offers this meticulously planned in-office treatment under local anesthesia that balances scar orientation with natural tension lines for the most best result possible. His nationally recognized protocols attract patients from across the country who value surgeon-performed care over delegated techniques.
By consulting with Dr. Nachbar, you can learn what kinds of tattoo excision would be reasonable in your case.
Dr. Nachbar will thoughtfully evaluate your tattoo to ensure that surgical tattoo removal is reasonable for your tattoo. You may be an ideal candidate for Mesa tattoo removal surgery if you:
By reviewing these factors early, you and Dr. Nachbar can decide whether single-stage excision, serial removal, or local flap repair best suits your anatomy and lifestyle.
Lasers often require 10 or more sessions, each spaced six weeks apart. Even after those sessions, dark ink particles may survive deep in your dermis. A single tattoo excision procedure in Mesa physically eliminates pigmented skin so that the ink will be gone when Dr. Nachbar completes your surgery. Excision also avoids the risk of paradoxical darkening seen in cosmetic-ink or iron-based pigments. If you are an applicant for a professional job or military service who faces strict standards about your appearance, definitive surgery will prevent delays that could jeopardize your career opportunities.
During a consultation, we will measure your tattoo dimensions, evaluate skin laxity, and photograph your tattoo to establish a baseline record. If your tattoo sits near a joint or high-tension area of your body, Dr. Nachbar may propose a staged serial excision in Mesa to reduce the chance of scar widening and preserve both function and aesthetics. Incorporating silicone sheeting or other scar treatments into your postoperative plan will further refine the scar in the months that follow, although scars typically improve significantly with time.
Smaller tattoos and tattoos in areas of more skin laxity can often be removed in a single in-office procedure under local anesthesia. If you have a larger tattoo, it may be possible to remove it in several stages, typically 3 – 4 months apart. Layered, buried sutures will redistribute tension, and we typically use absorbable sutures, so they do not need to be removed. In some cases, Z-plasty or advancement flaps may be used to break up straight-line scars where contour demands. Pain is usually easily managed with over-the-counter medications, although stronger medication can be used if needed. Scar manipulation to attempt to reduce the appearance of the scar should be delayed until Dr. Nachbar advises you that the wound is completely healed. Sometimes, some of the dissolvable sutures will work their way out through the scar over the first few months of surgery
Many of our patients arrive at our practice from all over the country, and even around the world, after incomplete laser clearance or if they need their tattoo removed in less time than is practical with laser. with wide scars from earlier excisions. Dr. Nachbar can skillfully address your situation. Thanks to his experience with tattoo excision, even challenging tattoo locations (such as the neck or ankle) can achieve rapid removal of tattoos, depending on the size of the tattoo and the amount of skin in the surrounding area. Choosing an authority to perform your tattoo excision removes guesswork and streamlines decision-making, even if you have already invested time and money in less definitive treatments.
Remove your tattoo with confidence by pursuing tattoo excision in Mesa from a surgeon whose expertise is sought nationwide. Call us today to schedule a consultation—and let us show you how precise surgery can provide the fresh start you deserve. Once you see the final result, you will wonder why you waited so long to have your unwanted tattoo surgically removed.
