Under the programme, costs below $1,200 are fully subsidised; above that, patients co-pay 10 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – Two years ago, secondary school student Muhammad Dani decided on impulse to get his wrist and calf tattooed at a friend’s house, a decision he later regretted.
Looking for a way to help Dani remove the tattoos and complete his education, school student welfare officer Edwin Lim told Dani about a tattoo removal programme run by the National Skin Centre and supported by its Health Fund . Under the NSC programme, cumulative costs below $1,200 are fully subsidised. Beyond the cap, patients co-pay 10 per cent, a nominal sum meant to ensure commitment to the programme.Dr Suzanne Cheng, a consultant at NSC, said the average number of sessions required ranges from five to 10.
Black and blue-black tattoos respond best to laser removal, followed by green, red, orange, yellow and white ones, said Dr Cheng. During each session, the laser removal process itself takes from five to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the tattoo. There is also a 45- to 60-minute wait after the numbing cream is applied, before the laser treatment begins.
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