The Inconvenient Truths About Tattoo Removal

Planning to get inked sometime in the future? Of course you've already thought out a design and which part of your body you want to put it

. But what if something goes wrong after you have it? It's not like you can just rub it off with a damp cloth. So before getting the tattoo you might want to learn about your tattoo removal options just in case.

Laser Surgery: This is the most popular and effective way of tattoo removal. It has served its purpose well since the early 90's. It uses heat from the laser to break the hardened ink in the skin to tiny pieces. These tiny particles are then flushed out through the blood stream. Aside from cleaning, feeding and repairing itself, the body is also naturally designed to get rid of the ink.

Sure, the laser tattoo removal procedure looks simple and somewhat effective but it comes with a high price tag. Plus to completely and permanently remove your tattoo sometimes it requires multiple sessions. Some treatments take years to finish. The price can vary depending on the size, type of ink, age of the tattoo and the color which ranges from $200 up to $1,500.

Dermabrasion: In this tattoo removal method, the tattoo is erased by "sanding" the top and middle layers of the skin. Using some dressing techniques, the skin is raised and the ink is absorbed. This procedure is clearly not for the pain sensitive. You have to have nerves of steel to do it. Maybe not that bad since before the procedure is started the dermatologist would freeze the skin or apply numbing creams.

Surgical Incision: This approach to tattoo removal involves literally cutting off the tattoo. After wards skin is sewn in place and left to heal. And you thought dermabrasion sounded brutal. But this only works for smallish tattoos or those who have stretchy skin. Eliminating this procedure from consideration for removing whole back tattoos obviously.

How do you painlessly remove permanent tattoos?

Sad to say there's no way to painlessly remove a tattoo. While there are some products that claim to remove tattoos they're not really proven to work. You can also try to hide your tattoo with makeup. Celebrities have been doing that for years and now you can too. Want to keep your tattoo discrete? Have it done in a less visible part of your body.

What else do I need to know?

Consider tattoos to be permanent. You will have them for the rest of your life. It's better to use a permanent marker to write someone else's name on your arm than live to regret it. Other factors that lead to tattoo regret are names of former lovers, messy workmanship or impulsive tattooing.

So if you can't make up your mind on which design you ought to get, don't get it at all. It will save you a lot of money and there's no regret. With these tips you now know it takes to have a tattoo removed. Not convinced? You can ask a few of your tattooed friends and some of them will tell you not to get it. You might want to listen to them.

by: Gigi M Shambo.

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