Tattoo Removal Celebration, FL
If you belong to the percentage of people who regret getting a tattoo, then tattoo removal techniques can help you eliminate the tattoo with little side effects. Laser removal is a conventional method used for tattoo removal.
Tattoo ink is applied under the first layer of the skin, which makes the removal process more complicated — and often costlier — than the tattoo application.
Who needs tattoo removal?
A person might consider removing a tattoo if they regret the tattoo or are displeased with the appearance of the tattoo. Perhaps the tattoo has burred or faded, or the patient's current outlook no longer aligns with it.
Tattoo removal might also be necessary if the patient suffers an allergic reaction to the tattoo or side effects such as an infection.
Preparing for tattoo removal
Before the procedure, the person must book an appointment with a trained professional to get evaluation and recommendations for the tattoo removal process. The number of procedures required depends on the size, age and color(s) of the tattoo. The skin color and the depth of the tattoo pigment will determine the method of removal. For example, some tattoo colors respond better to laser treatment than others. Also, small tattoos are better done with surgery, while others may just be too large to eliminate with a scalpel.
How does tattoo removal work?
Tattoo removal is usually performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia.
Laser treatment
Lasers work by separating the pigment colors with a powerful light beam. It is effective because it can detect the pigment below the skin and break it down. A black tattoo is the easiest to remove because the pigment absorbs every laser wavelength. Specialized lasers with different wavelengths are required to treat other pigment colors.
Newly done tattoos are harder to remove than old ones because there is more pigment. The body will naturally whiten the ink with time. Also, certain skin types cannot be treated by laser devices because they will not make any difference. Using laser treatment for darker skin tones can be difficult because the laser cannot distinguish between the tattoo and normal skin.
The patient will be given protective clothing, and their skin will be tested to check for skin reactions and determine the appropriate energy for the treatment. The doctor will numb the skin before applying a powerful pulse of light energy on the upper layer of the skin, which will heat and break up the tattoo ink.
Smaller tattoos need lesser pulses, while larger ones will require more to remove them. In both cases, the patient will need several treatments to lighten the tattoo completely, although it might be difficult to erase the ink totally.
After the procedure, there will be swelling, and sometimes bleeding and blistering in the area. Applying an ice pack may help with the swelling. The doctor will rub antibiotic or antibacterial ointment and wrap the area in bandages. Patients must avoid exposing that area to the sun until the skin heals fully.
Laser treatment is generally safer than other tattoo removal techniques because laser treatments pick up the pigment in the tattoo. The side effects are also minimal, although there is a risk of infection, hypopigmentation and scarring.
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Final note
Tattoos are created to be permanent, which means total tattoo removal is hard, if not impossible. Irrespective of the treatment, the skin will probably be scarred or discolored to some extent.
To ensure effective treatment and care, it is advisable to find a reputable cosmetic doctor or dermatologist with experience in tattoo removal. This will also minimize complications or adverse skin reactions.
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