subject: Tattoo Laser Removal: Save It For Last [print this page] Tattoo laser removal is one of the most popular ways to get rid of unwanted tattoos but it is also the most expense and the pain can be excruciating.
Most people paid around $100 for a tattoo, or they paid nothing because they did it themselves. But removing that $100 item with laser removal will cost around $2000. And tattoo laser removal usually takes anywhere between 1 to 10 treatments, a long painful and drawn out process.
But tattoo laser removal isn't the only option. There are other methods for getting rid of a tattoo. Here are some other options that you might want to consider:
Intense Pulsed Light Therapy
Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL) uses high intensity light. A gel is applied to the skin and then a wand is used to emit pulses of light onto the tattooed area. IPL is less painful than laser therapy, and said to be more effective. But it is also very expensive with some clinics charging $10 per pulse!
Surgical Excision
Another tattoo removal is Excision, which is used when the tattoo area is small. This method can be used with larger tattoos but it may be necessary to excise the tattoo in stages. This method involves an injection of local anesthetic to the area. The tattoo is surgically removed and the edges of the skin are brought together and sutured. In some cases with large tattoos, a skin graft from another part of the body may be necessary.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is done by spraying a solution that freezes the tattoo area. And then the tattoo is sanded with an abrasive rotary instrument which makes the skin to peel off. Bleeding will probably occur, and a dressing will be needed.
Salabrasion
Salabrasion is a very old tattoo removal procedure. A local anesthetic is used on the tattooed area and then a solution of tap water and table salt is applied. An abrasive instrument is used to vigorously scrub the area. After the tattooed skin area turns a deep red, a dressing is applied.
The best tattoo removal method will depend upon the size of the tattoo, its location on the body, and how long it as been there. Other factors that need to be considered include whether the tattoo is homemade or professional, the darkness or lightness of colors, and if newer inks were used. In other words, its a tricky situation and some research should be done to decide what technique will work best for each tattoo.
You could save a lot of money if you happen to have the type of tattoo that can be erased fairly easily. Research the options and the different kinds of tattoos that respond well to each method, then decide if you can go with a home remedy or if you need to shell out the big bucks for tattoo laser removal. By doing some research first, you just might be able to save yourself a ton of money. Make tattoo laser surgery and the $2000 bill attached to it, your last option.
And a new e-book will make the research oh so easy for you. In it you will find 15 methods that you can use to remove tattoos right away. You will learn how each tattoo removal method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Save money by finding out what tattoo removal method is best for your tattoo.
