Laser Tattoo Removal-Trying To Decide? Here’s The Latest Info
Here is the most current on laser tattoo removal. Covered here will be how this treatment works, how well it works, what it will cost and the side effects and pain.
Using lasers to remove tattoos has been around for a number of years and the technology is advancing each year. Today, it is considered to be the best choice for tattoo removal.
There are other methods for removal of unwanted tattoos that involve the use of creams or acid-but how well they work is in question.
Laser tattoo removal works by using light beams of high intensity that pulsate on the tattoo. The laser light breaks down the ink and it rises to the top layer of skin which peels away. Several visits may be involved in this type of treatment. The number of visits will vary depending on the tattoo ink color, depth of the ink, age and size of the tattoo and the person’s skin type.
It has been learned now, over time, that black ink responds best to the lasers and dissolves the quickest. Some ink colors like green and red are more difficult and can take more treatments.
Laser tattoo removal does not involve anesthesia and the treatments are done in just a few short minutes. This is all conducted in an outpatient setting and there is no overnight hospital stay required.
Following a treatment the patient is instructed to apply ice and a topical antibiotic ointment over the area for a few days. After the skin has peeled away and healed it will be time to return for additional treatments. 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 more.
For the first several days following the laser procedure it is advised to minimize exposure to the sun.
The pain associated with laser tattoo removal is similar to being pricked by many pins at once. Every patient responds in different ways to the pain. It is not unbearable, but it is also not very comfortable. For patients that have low tolerances for pain a topical anesthesia cream can be requested to numb the area.
The cost for laser treatments can be expensive. It can range from just a few hundred dollars to well into the thousands.
Possible side effects from this procedure can include: scarring, infection, and skin discoloration. Having the treatment done by a certified professional will minimize possible side effects.
It is very important to speak with a medical professional that has experience with all the most current technology for laser tattoo removal. Consult with one or more professionals to be certain you are comfortable with how their procedure will take place before diving in.
This is offered as general information only and should never take the place of a medical professional.
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