The person holding the laser matters as much as the laser itself. At Bare Skin, every laser tattoo removal treatment in our Lakeland, FL studio is performed by a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Here's what that means for you, and the questions worth asking any provider before you book.
Who can perform laser tattoo removal?
Who can operate a tattoo removal laser, and how much training they need, varies by state and by setting. Experience and credentials range widely from one provider to the next. That's why it pays to ask who will actually be treating you before you book anywhere.
What is an APRN?
An APRN is a registered nurse with graduate-level education (a master's or doctoral degree), national board certification and a state license. APRNs are trained to take health histories, assess skin and medical conditions, and make clinical decisions. That training shows up in every part of a tattoo removal treatment.
Why does an APRN make a difference for tattoo removal?
Screening. Some health conditions, medications and supplements mean treatment should wait. An APRN knows what to look for in your history and when to say "not today."
Reading your skin. Settings depend on your skin type, your ink colors and how deep the ink sits. Your APRN assesses all three and adjusts them every session.
Test spots. We confirm your settings on a small area first, then build from there.
Knowing what's normal. Frosting, redness, swelling and even blistering can be expected parts of healing. A clinician can tell what's normal from what needs attention.
Delicate areas. Brow removal works close to the eyes, where clinical judgment and extra safety steps matter most.
Is there physician oversight?
Yes. Our APRN follows clinical protocols developed with a supervising board-certified plastic surgeon. A physician has reviewed how we screen, treat and handle anything unexpected, and is available for clinical questions.
Trained on the PicoWay
The Candela PicoWay® is a picosecond laser with dedicated handpieces for different ink colors. Our APRN is trained on the system by Candela's clinical team and follows Candela's treatment guidelines for tattoo removal.
Questions to ask any tattoo removal provider
Who will perform my treatment, and what is their license?
Which laser do you use, and is it designed for tattoo removal?
Do you do a test spot?
What aftercare do you give, and who do I contact if I have a concern?
Can I see results from clients you've treated?
A good provider answers all five without hesitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the same person do my consultation and my treatment?
Yes. At Bare Skin, the APRN who does your consultation is the same person who performs your treatments, so your history and goals never get lost in a handoff.
Does it hurt?
Honestly, yes. It's quick, and our Zimmer cold air cooling runs the whole time. Read more about what laser tattoo removal feels like.
What happens at the first visit?
A health review, measuring your tattoo, a look at your ink and skin, and in most cases your first treatment the same day. Here's what to expect from start to finish.
Book with a licensed APRN in Lakeland
Bare Skin Tattoo Removal opens November 20 as Polk County's only dedicated PicoWay® studio. Every consultation and every treatment is with our APRN. Join the waitlist for $50 off your first session, send a photo for a free estimate, or text us at (863) 450-1525.
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