Tattoo Removal How It Works

Tattoo removal is a hot topic these days, considering the tattoo boom of the late 1990's to the early 2000's. Once considered permanent, tattoos can now be removed with special lasers and trained technicians at prices in just a few sessions. And, it does not matter if the tattoo is black or colored. Now, everything can be removed with great success.

So how does it work?

The removal process works by using laser energy directed at the tattooed area for a fraction of a second. The laser energy passes through the outer layer of the skin, targeting the tattoo ink directly. Tattoo removal lasers disrupts the ink, allowing your body to absorb it and break it down naturally.

So how does it feel?

The laser removal process has been described as feeling like a rubber band snapping against the skin. Others have described the process as feeling about the same as when they got their tattoo. Although their may be some discomfort, the time spent in the removal process is far less than the time it takes to actually get a tattoo. Most sessions are over within two minutes.

Because people react differently to low these low levels of pain, a high powered, topical anesthetic cream is often used to numb the area prior to treatment. As the area is treated, the skin is cooled with a cold air, cryo skin cooler that machine that provides even more comfort for your skin. The process is not immediate and usually takes a few visits. Visits are usually set out about six weeks apart to allow for the body to fully absorb the ink that had been disrupted by the laser. There are several individual factors that can affect the removal process, such as your immune system, skin tone, colors in the tattoo, type of ink used and the depth of tattoo.

Laser tattoo removal is a low risk, outpatient procedure that is safe and effective for all. It is far more effective than creams and in the long run, it costs far less