Here is the most current on laser tattoo removal. Discussed here will be how it works, how effective it is, what it will cost and the side effects and pain.
As a method for removing tattoos, the use of lasers has been around for a number of years and is becoming more and more effective each year. It is considered today to be the best choice for tattoo removal.
Other removal methods involve the use of creams or acid-but their effectiveness is very questionable.
Laser tattoo removal works by using high intensity light beams that pulsate into the tattoo. The laser light breaks down the ink pigment and it rises to the top layer of skin which peels away. This type of treatment can take many. There are many factors that will cause the number of visits and treatments to vary those include: the tattoo ink color, depth of the ink, size and age of the tattoo and the person’s skin type.
The black inks respond best to the lasers and dissolves the quickest. Some ink colors like green and red are more difficult and can take several more treatments.
In most cases laser tattoo removal does not involve anesthesia and the treatments are done in just a few short minutes. It is done in an outpatient setting and there is no overnight hospital stay required.
After a laser treatment the patient applies ice and antibiotic ointment to the treated area for a day or so. Soon after, the top layer of skin will peel away and it will be time to return for another treatment. The number of treatments required to completelyremove a tattoo will vary, as discussed above, but it can take from just a 2-3 to 8-10 or longer.
For the first several days following the laser procedure it is advised to keep the treated area away from direct sunlight.
The pain associated with laser tattoo removal is similar to being pricked by many pins at the same time. Every patient responds differently to the pain. It is not unbearable, but it is also not very comfortable. If the patient has a low threshold of pain a topical anesthesia cream can be applied to numb the area.
The cost for laser treatments can be expensive. It can range from several hundred dollars to over a thousand or more.
There can be side effects from this choice of treatment that may include: scarring, infection, and skin discoloration. By having the work done by a certified medical profession the side effects will be minimized.
It is best advised to consult with a medical professional that has experience with all the latest technology for laser tattoo removal. Consult with one or more professionals to be certain you are comfortable with their advice before moving forward.
This is provided as general information only and should never take the place of a medical professional.
