What to Expect Before and After Tattoo Removal Q&A

Laser tattoo removal is a great option for those who have tattoos they no longer enjoy as they do not reflect them as a person anymore, your work does not approve of tattoos, the location of where you have a tattoo, or those who have what they consider to be ‘bad’ tattoos. Using the laser removal method, patients can almost completely erase the tattoo in question, or those who intend to have a cover-up done can have the tattoo partially removed. The amount that the tattoo fades can be based on certain factors like the age of the tattoo, the pigmentation colors used, and the size of the tattoo, since older tattoos where the ink has begun to fade naturally will have an easier removal process. If the tattoo you are considering removing has colored pigmentation, the removal may take more sessions than a black or grey tattoo, and this is because the ink may sit on different levels of the skin, meaning your removal specialist will have to be very precise with the removal treatment. Those who have colors like white, yellows, and greens may find that some of the pigmentation will remain and this is a very common thing with tattoo removal and you may need to undergo additional treatments to remove it.

Since tattoo removal involves using a specialized laser that breaks up the pigmentation molecules of the tattoo, it is safe when done by a professional. Through many years of developing and optimizing tattoo removal lasers, treatments now are less likely to cause scarring than methods used before and carry fewer risks than older laser removal methods.

Those looking to have a tattoo removed may have seen that there are other methods to remove tattoos; however, these carry risks and can lead to the chance of scarring in the area. Dermabrasion and surgical removal can remove the tattoo but they carry risks of infection and long-term skin discoloration. However, these options only work for very small tattoos. There are also tattoo removal creams that you can buy in stores, but these creams contain high levels of acids to remove the tattoo, and if improperly used, they can also cause major scarring of the area and are not known to fully remove tattoos. If you are looking for the best method to have a tattoo removed that keeps the skin safe with the least amount of risk, then laser tattoo removal is your best option.

The pain levels associated with tattoo removal will vary for everyone, with most saying the sensation is similar to snapping a rubber band against the skin, whereas others have found the pain level to be comparable to having the tattoo done originally. Other factors, such as the placement of the tattoo, can affect the feeling of pain during removal, as sensitive areas such as the ribs may be more painful than the removal of a tattoo on the thigh. Because of this, there are topical creams that your tattoo removal specialist may apply to the skin to make the tattoo removal less painful, especially if you had done a removal session previously and found the pain unmanageable or could not tolerate it as well as you had hoped.

As with any laser skin treatment, there is a risk of scarring of the skin. New technologies used for tattoo removal are less likely to cause scarring but this can also be based on your unique healing. The best way to reduce the risk of scarring from your tattoo removal is to follow the recommended skincare after your treatment, avoid exposing the area to direct sunlight and have the appropriate amount of time between your removal sessions so that your skin has the best ability to heal healthily. You should also have realistic expectations of what laser tattoo removal can do for your tattoo. As previously mentioned, the tattoo can almost be erased by laser removal, but the depth of the pigmentation and the colors used can mean there could still be a faint reminder of the tattoo that was there.

Our specialists at True Medical Aesthetics offer laser tattoo removal. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online now! We are conveniently located at 50 Avon Meadow Lane, Avon, CT 06001. We serve clients from Avon CT, Simsbury CT, Canton CT, Bloomfield CT, Farmington CT, Burlington CT, and the surrounding areas!