Sunday 26 September 2010

The Different Strokes Of Tattoo Removal

Have you ever considered getting a tattoo? Well, if you have a bit of a bad side, I bet you have at least thought about it. As a way to express yourself if nothing else. But what if you already have one and you want to remove it for some reason? What are your options when it comes to tattoo removal? Depending on your budget and how badly you needed to remove a tattoo here are some options for ditching the ink.

Laser Surgery: This is the most popular and effective way of tattoo removal. It has served its purpose well since the early 90's. It uses heat from the laser to break the hardened ink in the skin to tiny pieces. These tiny particles are then flushed out through the blood stream. Aside from cleaning, feeding and repairing itself, the body is also naturally designed to get rid of the ink.

Sure, the laser tattoo removal procedure looks simple and somewhat effective but it comes with a high price tag. Plus to completely and permanently remove your tattoo sometimes it requires multiple sessions. Some treatments take years to finish. The price can vary depending on the size, type of ink, age of the tattoo and the color which ranges from $200 up to $1,500.

Dermabrasion: This type of tattoo removal procedure involves "sanding" the skin to remove the top and middle layers so as to get rid of the tattoo. With some help of some dressing methods the skin is raised and the tattoo ink is absorbed. As you'd imagine from the sounds of it, dermabrasion, is not painless. This is why dermatologists apply numbing creams or freeze the skin prior to this procedure.
Surgical Incision: This tattoo removal procedure is only used to remove small tattoo and for people with super stretchy skin. The tattoo is surgically removed and the skin is sewn back together. If your back is full of tattoos, you can breathe a sigh of relief.

How to remove tattoos painlessly?
Sad to say there's no way to painlessly remove a tattoo. While there are some products that claim to remove tattoos they're not really proven to work. You can also try to hide your tattoo with makeup. Celebrities have been doing that for years and now you can too. Want to keep your tattoo discrete? Have it done in a less visible part of your body.

Is there anything else worth knowing?
Like diamonds, tattoos are forever. They will be there on your skin for as long as you live. When you feel the urge to have someone's name etched to your skin make sure it can be rinsed off in the shower. Tattoo regret is a serious thing that many take lightly.

If you're stuck on which design to get, don't get it at all. You won't have any regrets and you end up saving a lot of money. With these tips you're now armed and dangerous when it comes to tattoo removal. Still having doubts? Just ask your tattooed friends. I'll bet one or two will urge you on while most of them will try to stop you.
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