• The evaluation and treatment advice will be provided. A suitable treatment option will be suggested according to your concern. Guidance will be provided throughout the procedure while understanding your reasons for treatment. Any doubts or queries will be addressed.
• Your medical history, medications, or supplements will be requested. Certain medicines may need to be discontinued to mitigate risks and complications.
• Any pre-existing skin conditions or health conditions affecting your skin will be considered to provide the best option for you.
• Recommendations for lifestyle changes such as avoiding smoking, staying hydrated, and sun avoidance will be made.

NVYA Aesthetics, Vadodara offers various treatments such as:

• Laser removal, surgical removal, and dermabrasion to remove a tattoo.
• Laser removal and shave excision to remove a birthmark.
• Cauterization, cryosurgery, and surgery to remove a skin tag.
• Laser removal, surgical shave, and surgical excision to remove a mole.

What is Tattoo Removal?

Tattoo removal is done to remove your unwanted tattoo. There can be various reasons that you want to get rid of it. Though tattoos are permanent, it still can be removed to an extent.

Who is An Ideal Candidate For Tattoo Removal?

• The ideal candidate should have a small, light, and not so colorful tattoo.
• The ideal candidate should be free from a health condition that affects his/her skin.

If you fulfill these criteria, you can go for tattoo removal.

What are the Different Procedures For Tattoo Removal?

Laser removal, surgical removal, and dermabrasion procedures are performed for tattoo removal at NVYA Aesthetics, Vadodara.

1. Laser Removal

The laser breaks the colors from the tattoo with a strong and intense pulse and dissolves them. Laser treatment is considered to be more successful and cost-effective as it fades the tattoo that it becomes much less noticeable.

In this procedure, the doctor will inject a local anesthetic and then apply the laser to the tattooed skin. During this procedure, the skin tends to swell or bleed. After multiple sessions, the tattoo will fade away to a greater extent. The laser treatment takes six to eight sessions to achieve better results.

The instructions for regular wound care will be provided. Changing the dressing and applying antibacterial ointment is necessary to minimize the risk of infections. Maintaining cleanliness and dryness of the wound is advised. Avoiding direct exposure to sunlight and refraining from picking scabs are also recommended.

2. Surgical Removal

In this procedure, the doctor will numb your skin with a local anesthetic to make it a painless experience for you. After this, the tattooed skin willbe cut off with a scalpel and stitch back the remaining skin. This is the most effective procedure to completely remove the tattoo.

This procedure can leave a scar so it is mostly preferred for tattoos that are small in size. After the procedure, the doctor might ask you not to engage in any strenuous activity that will put pressure on the wound.

3. Dermabrasion

In this procedure, the doctor will numb your skin with a local anesthetic and use the sanding device and remove the top layers of skin allowing the tattoo ink to escape. This procedure is not advised for people who have sensitive skin or any skin conditions.

After this procedure, the doctor might advise you to avoid direct sunlight, tight clothing, avoid soaking the wound in the water, etc. You can prevent further complications if you follow the doctor’s instructions carefully, as dermabrasion can cause infection, redness, swelling, bleeding, etc. It usually takes 8 to 12 weeks to heal the wound.

This procedure can leave a scar so it is mostly preferred for tattoos that are small in size. After the procedure, the doctor might ask you not to engage in any strenuous activity that will put pressure on the wound.

What To Expect After The Tattoo Removal Procedure?

• Instructions to prevent infections will be provided.
• Follow-up for wound check will be requested.
• Keeping the wound clean and dry, avoiding sunlight, and avoiding tight clothes will be advised.

What Are Birthmarks?

Birthmarks are colored patches on the skin that are present at birth or develop after birth. Birthmarks can be of different colors like brown, black, grey, etc. Some birthmarks usually fade away on their own, others can darken more with time. There are 2 types of birthmarks such as –

• Pigmented birthmarks – This happens when there is a growth in the pigment cells in a particular area. Pigmented birthmarks include moles(black or brown spots that are raised or flat), Mongolian blue spots (flat bluish-grey spots that appear on the lower back), etc.

• Vascular birthmarks – This happens when there are clustered blood vessels in a particular area. Vascular birthmarks include salmon patches (red or pink patches that occur between the area of eyes or on the back of the neck), hemangiomas (pink, or bright colored patches, that occur on the head or neck), and port wine stains (dark red or purple patches that occur on the face and neck).

Who Is An Ideal Candidate for Birthmark Removal?

• The ideal candidate should have well-hydrated and healthy skin.
• The ideal candidate shouldn’t have scarring issues.

What Is The Procedure For Birthmark Removal?

Laser removal and shave excision procedures are performed for birthmark removal at NVYA Aesthetics, Vadodara.

1. Laser Removal

In this procedure, after numbing the area with a local anesthetic to eliminate the pain, the doctor will put the laser beam on the area to break down the cluster of pigments and fade the birthmark. This procedure helps in removing port-wine stains.

2. Shave Excision

In this procedure, the doctor will numb the skin with a local anesthetic to eliminate the pain. After this, the doctor will use a scalpel to scrape off the growth, including moles, on the skin. This procedure can help in removing hemangiomas birthmarks.

What To Expect After The Birthmark Removal Procedure?

The doctor will tell you the instructions that you need to follow to prevent the chances of infections. Follow up will be needed to check the wound. You will be advised to keep the wound clean and dry, avoid sunlight, and avoid tight clothes.

What Is A Skin Tag?

A skin tag is a skin tissue that is small, soft, and hangs off the skin. Skin tags mostly occur on the eyelids, on the upper chest, or under the arms.

There are various home remedies to treat skin tags. If the skin tag doesn’t respond to the remedies or worsens then that is the time to see your doctor. The doctor will perform the procedure according to the size and the place of the skin tag.

What Are The Procedures For Skin Tag Removal?

Cauterization, cryosurgery, surgery, etc procedures are performed for skin tag removal at NVYA Aesthetics, Vadodara. The following procedures are done after numbing the area with a local anesthetic. The procedures to remove the skin tag are:

1. Cauterization

In this procedure, the doctor will send an electric current to remove the skin tag.

2. Cryosurgery

In this procedure, the doctor will try to freeze the growth, by spraying liquid nitrogen on the skin tag. After this procedure, the tag will most likely take 10 – 12 days to fall off.

3. Surgery

In this procedure, the doctor will use surgical scissors to cut off the skin tag from its base. The stitches and bandages will be determined by the size and location of the skin tag.

What To Expect After These Skin Tag Removal Procedures?

After going through these procedures, the doctor will tell you certain instructions that you need to follow, that includes:

• Keeping the wound dry for a few hours.
• Cleaning the area with soap and water.

The doctor will also suggest a follow up for the recovery of the wound. Normally, infections and complications don’t occur with these procedures. But some people experience scarring after the tag removal which slowly disappears after some time.

What Are Moles?

Moles are growth on the skin that appears as small, brown, or black spots. It is mainly caused due to the clusters of cells. Moles can be flat or raised and can appear anywhere on the body. The moles can be removed for a variety of reasons like if it affects your appearance or causes skin irritation.

What Are The Procedures For Mole Removal?

Laser removal, surgical removal, and dermabrasion procedures are performed for tattoo removal at NVYA Aesthetics, Vadodara. The doctor will suggest one of the procedures that are suitable for your condition of mole. Procedures to remove moles are :

1. Laser Mole Removal

In this procedure, the doctor numbs the area of the mole with a local anesthetic. Then the laser ray is applied to the mole to make the mole fume away from the layer of the skin.

2. Surgical Shave

The doctor will clean the area to start the procedure. Then the area is numbed with an anesthetic. This procedure will be done by shaving the mole off the skin.

3. Surgical Excision

The doctor will start the procedure by numbing the area. The doctor will use a scalpel to cut out the entire mole and the skin layer below. As this procedure is deeper than the surgical shave, the wound needs to be closed with stitches.

What To Expect After These Mole Removal Procedures?

The recovery time for all these procedures depends on the individual. Some people tend to heal faster than others. The scar after the mole removal will take at least 2 to 3 weeks to heal. As wound care is important to prevent infections and deep scarring. The doctor will give you instructions that need to be followed to prevent further complications. The doctor will ask you to avoid strain on the wound.

The doctor will choose the procedures above according to your needs to give you better results. The ultimate goal of these procedures is to reduce the unwanted appearance of tattoos, skin tags, moles, or birthmarks. These procedures provided by NVYA Aesthetics are highly effective and safe.