Laser Tattoo Removal is by far the most common method for removing tattoos off of one’s body. This type of cosmetic procedure works by targeting the ink in one’s skin and then sending pulses of highly concentrated light that breaks up the ink into tiny little fragments. These tiny fragments are then cleared away from one’s body naturally by one’s own immune system.
The complete removal of the person’s tattoo cannot be achieved with only one treatment. This process most often requires more treatments, as the more one has done, the more the laser can penetrate the skin in order to destroy the ink. However, the more treatments one has, the potential for damage done to one’s skin will increase, which can cause painful blisters and scabs, which can eventually lead to scarring. Cosmetic experts in laser tattoo removal therapy say that with the current and emerging advanced technologies, scarring is minimal, and sometimes not even noticeable to the human eye…yet this varies from patient to patient.
Most tattoos are painful enough when they are inked onto one’s skin and these tattoos can be just as painful when they are removed. The lasers used generate rapid pulses which may feel different to each patient, but are generally pretty uncomfortable. To minimize the patient’s pain, the cosmetic professional will recommend takes a dose of Tylenol a few hours before the cosmetic procedure. Pain medications that thin blood and promote bruising are definitely not recommended for use. To further decrease the pain, the cosmetic pro may apply a local anesthetic ointment on the tattoo a few hours before the procedure is performed. In some cases, the physician may inject a local anesthetic directly into the tattoo before the procedure.
A Laser Tattoo Removal cosmetic treatment typically does not take more than a few minutes to perform, yet this time frame varies greatly depending on the size of the tattoo, and other factors that may be identified by the cosmetic professional. In most cases, multiple sessions are required to remove the tattoos. The additional tattoo removal sessions are usually staggered over 4-8 weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the tattoo.
If you have a tattoo or multiple tattoos you would like removed and are considering furthering a consultation with a laser tattoo removal specialist, we suggest you click on one or more of the links below to connect with a tattoo removal specialist about your situation in more detail…
