How can i remove my TATTOO?

What is the best method of getting my tattoo removed?

There are millions of individuals who have permanent tattoos; while many of these tattoos look great, it is generally agreed that many individuals had them etched onto the skin at the spur of the moment. After a few years, thousands of individuals want their tattoos removed. Removal of a tattoo is somewhat difficult but not impossible. In cyberspace there are others hundreds of creams, lotions, potions, and gels to remove tattoos. And they all have in common one fact- they do not work unless that tattoo was drawn with a pencil.

To remove the permanently etched tattoo, many methods have been developed but they all have limitation. The best way to remove a tattoo today is with the use of a laser. The latest lasers are very effective for most tattoos. They act by breaking up the pigment in the tattoo with a high energy beam. Darker colored tattoos are the easiest to remove with laser. Among the colored tattoos, red is perhaps the easiest. Tattoos etched of very bright colors which fail to absorb the laser energy to not respond well.

However, before a tattoo removal is done with a laser, one must go and see a healthcare practitioner who has experience with the procedure. Each tattoo is unique and has it own set of unique complexities. Because there are many people, even non health care workers, who now use the laser to remove tattoos, it is vital that one seek a qualified health care individual. Complications abound all over cyberspace when the laser is not used correctly.

The laser removal of tattoos is an outpatient procedure but the numbers of treatments required vary. In almost all cases, individuals require several sessions. During the procedure, the eyes are usually covered with special goggles and a topical anesthetic is applied on the skin. The laser is activated and held close to the skin surface. Despite what everyone says, the laser does sting a ted bit. Once the laser treatment is completed, it is highly recommended that one apply an ice pack to limit the swelling. At home one needs to apply a topical antibiotic cream to ensure that the site does not get infected.

If the laser is used correctly, the side effects are minimal. However, some side effects do occur and include scarring, keloid formation, excess darkening or lightening of the skin.

The latest lasers with the state of art equipment can do wonders for removing most tattoos. However, one has to be realistic because there are some tattoos which can’t be removed with lasers.

Other treatments for tattoo removal include dermabrasion, excision of tattoos and salabrasion. While these methods are cheaper, they are not effective and are also associated with side effects. Lasers are generally more effective but also cost a lot of money (thousands of dollars).

Tattoo removal is a considered a cosmetic procedure and no medical insurance covers the cost. Before you set of for laser removal of your tattoo, get the exact costs. Perhaps you may just want to leave it there and hide it by wearing a garment or make up.