Thursday 20 February 2014

Laser Tattoo Removal: Is It Right For You?

By Tom Hanson


Some poor decisions can haunt you. It's hard not to be reminded of those poor decision when it's inked on your body. As you get older, those tattoos are just not as cool as they were back in the day. To no surprise, some studies have found that fifty percent of tattoo owners want to get them removed.

In some circumstances, people have to get their tattoos removed. The top choice for these folks is typically laser tattoo removal. Before you decide to go that route, this article will give you the pros and cons of laser tattoo removal.

Laser Tattoo Removal Definition

In general, skin pigmentation is broken up by a laser beam to remove the tattoo.

The colored ink will absorb some of the laser wavelengths. Black ink will absorb all of them, which makes darker tattoos much easier to remove through this method. Once the ink is broken down, it will get absorbed by the body in an all-natural process.

The amount of laser treatments needed to remove the tattoo is based on the type of tattoo. If the tattoo was done by a professional tattoo artist, it can take up to 20 treatments. If done by an amateur, it could be gone in a few treatments.

Advantages

There are many pros to getting a tattoo removed by laser. The procedure does not cut you open or leave permanent scars. The removal process is not invasive which is a major plus.

The next advantage is that the chances the tattoo will be totally removed is very good. The majority of people who use laser to remove their tattoos get their ink totally removed.

Another advantage is the competitive pricing for laser tattoo removal. You don't need a medical degree to start a tattoo removal business, so there are many specialists fighting for your business.

Laser tattoo removal is related to minimal risk of side effects. This advantage sets it apart from other tattoo removal possibilities like dermabrasion or excision.

Cons

The price is determined by the amount of trips needed to the specialist. This can really add up and make the procedure too expensive.

During the procedure, the laser removal can be very painful. The experience of the procedure can be very uncomfortable.

Laser removal may irritate people with skin allergies. Anyone who has interest in laser removal, should speak to their doctor first.

A person having their tattoo removed by laser could see changes of the color of their skin.

When thinking about getting your tattoos removed, examine all options and talk to a medical professional. Laser removal is one of the safest possibilities that can be used on all kinds of tattoos but you need to make sure that it is the right one for you.




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