Laser Tattoo Removal - Different Types for Different Situations
Nowadays, the one of the best known ways of removing an unwanted tattoo is to have laser tattoo removal administered. However the cost can be high to very high (though there are alternatives, as mentioned below).
Laser works on light pulses that work on the ink by breaking the ink up into smaller parts. Usually what will happen is that once the ink is broken up, your body will ensure that the ink is removed safely through the body and then excreted.
Laser Surgery
This type of laser tattoo removal is the most common method used on the market today. It is effective in the way the light penetrates your skin. This light has the ability to break up the pigments in your tattoo into small fragments. The tattoo will then fade away over a period of time as the body will work in a natural way to rid you of the ink.
How Various Colors in Tattoos are Removed
The colors yellow, orange, blue and especially green are harder to remove than other colors such as red or black. For this reason laser removal utilizes various wavelengths for each color in the tattoo.
Regardless of the colors present in your tattoo you will more than likely have to have these treatments done over a period of time. Additionally you will have to wait a number of weeks between each appointment.
Laser tattoo removal aims to leave as little scarring as possible but this will all depend on the type of skin that you have and your ability to heal. Obviously if you have a tattoo or more than one tattoo that is large in size your treatments will take a lot longer than if you only had a small one.
The size, color and skin type all have a role in the successful removal of your tattoo.
The cost of having laser tattoo removal done is a very costly one, as a single session can cost you in the region of up to $1500 dollars.
The cost will also depend on the dermatologist that you choose and then again the size and color of the tattoo.
Excision Laser Tattoo Removal
This is a process usually used on tattoos that are smaller in size, your tattoo will be surgically cut with a laser and then removed. Once removed the skin is then sewn together. This treatment will usually leave a small scar.
If you use Excision to remove larger tattoos the process is usually more involved and your dermatologist will usually cut out the middle part of your tattoo. At a later stage the sides of the tattoo can then be removed you may require a skin graft after a procedure such as this.
Dermabrasion
This procedure will involve the top layer of your skin being removed. The skin is sanded away with a laser that acts like a sanding machine. To begin the treatment a spray containing chemicals to freeze the skin will be sprayed onto your tattoo.
The dead skin that forms from the chemical spray will then be rubbed off with the dermabrasion procedure. You will need to return for a few sessions in order for the treatment to be effective. Unfortunately this treatment may leave scarring in the place of the tattoo. Many patients who have undergone dermabrasion have reported that the procedure is quiet painful.
It is always advisable that you consult with a licensed and fully qualified dermatologist to discuss your options in having your tattoo removed. Your dermatologist of choice should have extensive experience in laser tattoo removal.
Some clinics will charge you for an initial consultation to discuss the best way forward for your tattoo removal while others will offer you a free consultation. Your dermatologist will be able to assist you in making the best decisions for getting rid of your tattoo. It is of importance to know that there are always risks present in having any type of surgical or laser treatment done.
Sometimes the best option to choose to minimize the risk of scarring or further damage to your skin is to have the tattoo redone. If you visit a professional tattoo artist they may be able to solve the problem of your unwanted or unsightly tattoo by modifying and improving the look of your present tattoo. This method is usually less expensive than having your tattoo removed.
Even though laser tattoo removal can be the most effective way for you to remove a tattoo you will need to keep in mind that the treatment is going to cost you a lot of money. Time is also an issue with this type of therapy, and you will need to return for a number of sessions. At the same time you will need to wait for your skin to heal between treatments and this will take a number of weeks between each session.
Laser treatment comes with pain issues and some people have reported that having this type of treatment is like having boiling hot grease sprayed onto your skin. As said before you can run the risk of permanent skin damage and the treatment can leave you with scarring.
The best advice for you is to make sure you choose a reputable dermatologist before beginning laser tattoo removal treatments.
Alternatives
There are, of course, safe and effective alternatives to laser treatment. For example, ready-made creams can be applied and rubbed into the skin. Creams can even be prepared at home using readily available all-natural ingredients. But no matter what approach you take for getting rid of an unwanted tattoo it will still take time. Patience is the key.
Laser works on light pulses that work on the ink by breaking the ink up into smaller parts. Usually what will happen is that once the ink is broken up, your body will ensure that the ink is removed safely through the body and then excreted.
Laser Surgery
This type of laser tattoo removal is the most common method used on the market today. It is effective in the way the light penetrates your skin. This light has the ability to break up the pigments in your tattoo into small fragments. The tattoo will then fade away over a period of time as the body will work in a natural way to rid you of the ink.
How Various Colors in Tattoos are Removed
The colors yellow, orange, blue and especially green are harder to remove than other colors such as red or black. For this reason laser removal utilizes various wavelengths for each color in the tattoo.
Regardless of the colors present in your tattoo you will more than likely have to have these treatments done over a period of time. Additionally you will have to wait a number of weeks between each appointment.
Laser tattoo removal aims to leave as little scarring as possible but this will all depend on the type of skin that you have and your ability to heal. Obviously if you have a tattoo or more than one tattoo that is large in size your treatments will take a lot longer than if you only had a small one.
The size, color and skin type all have a role in the successful removal of your tattoo.
The cost of having laser tattoo removal done is a very costly one, as a single session can cost you in the region of up to $1500 dollars.
The cost will also depend on the dermatologist that you choose and then again the size and color of the tattoo.
Excision Laser Tattoo Removal
This is a process usually used on tattoos that are smaller in size, your tattoo will be surgically cut with a laser and then removed. Once removed the skin is then sewn together. This treatment will usually leave a small scar.
If you use Excision to remove larger tattoos the process is usually more involved and your dermatologist will usually cut out the middle part of your tattoo. At a later stage the sides of the tattoo can then be removed you may require a skin graft after a procedure such as this.
Dermabrasion
This procedure will involve the top layer of your skin being removed. The skin is sanded away with a laser that acts like a sanding machine. To begin the treatment a spray containing chemicals to freeze the skin will be sprayed onto your tattoo.
The dead skin that forms from the chemical spray will then be rubbed off with the dermabrasion procedure. You will need to return for a few sessions in order for the treatment to be effective. Unfortunately this treatment may leave scarring in the place of the tattoo. Many patients who have undergone dermabrasion have reported that the procedure is quiet painful.
It is always advisable that you consult with a licensed and fully qualified dermatologist to discuss your options in having your tattoo removed. Your dermatologist of choice should have extensive experience in laser tattoo removal.
Some clinics will charge you for an initial consultation to discuss the best way forward for your tattoo removal while others will offer you a free consultation. Your dermatologist will be able to assist you in making the best decisions for getting rid of your tattoo. It is of importance to know that there are always risks present in having any type of surgical or laser treatment done.
Sometimes the best option to choose to minimize the risk of scarring or further damage to your skin is to have the tattoo redone. If you visit a professional tattoo artist they may be able to solve the problem of your unwanted or unsightly tattoo by modifying and improving the look of your present tattoo. This method is usually less expensive than having your tattoo removed.
Even though laser tattoo removal can be the most effective way for you to remove a tattoo you will need to keep in mind that the treatment is going to cost you a lot of money. Time is also an issue with this type of therapy, and you will need to return for a number of sessions. At the same time you will need to wait for your skin to heal between treatments and this will take a number of weeks between each session.
Laser treatment comes with pain issues and some people have reported that having this type of treatment is like having boiling hot grease sprayed onto your skin. As said before you can run the risk of permanent skin damage and the treatment can leave you with scarring.
The best advice for you is to make sure you choose a reputable dermatologist before beginning laser tattoo removal treatments.
Alternatives
There are, of course, safe and effective alternatives to laser treatment. For example, ready-made creams can be applied and rubbed into the skin. Creams can even be prepared at home using readily available all-natural ingredients. But no matter what approach you take for getting rid of an unwanted tattoo it will still take time. Patience is the key.
