Laser tattoo removal treatment

Tattoo removal. A tattoo is a lifelong decision that should not be made too hastily and at too young an age. The decision to get a tattoo should be well thought out, as should the design that will stay with us for the rest of our lives.

It often happens that the decision to get a tattoo was made under the influence of the moment and emotion, and after some time comes the reflection: why did I need it? In such a case, decisions are often made to remove the unwanted tattoo. Unfortunately, removing a tattoo is a lengthy process that not only costs a lot but can also be painful.

Tattoo removal - methods

The most popular methods of tattoo removal include:

• surgical procedure,
• dermabrasion,
• deep chemical peeling,
• laser tattoo removal.

The most common and most widely used procedure is laser tattoo removal, which is chosen by most people who want to get rid of the unwanted decoration.

Laser tattoo removal what does it involve?

Laser tattoo removal involves the use of light pulses, which are emitted by a laser at the appropriate frequency into the tattoo area.

The pigment contained in the tattoo, under the influence of the light used by the laser, is broken down into tiny particles, which over time are removed from our body in a completely natural way.

The length of the corresponding frequency is adjusted to the colors that are in the tattoo. The most difficult colors to remove are green, orange, yellow and white.

The procedure should be repeated at least 4 times so as to achieve satisfactory results, but the number of repetitions depends on factors such as the size of the tattoo, the color, the age of the patient, the color of the skin and the depth of the pigment. After applying the laser once, the tattoo will fade and continue to remain on our body.

Laser tattoo removal - a good aesthetic medicine procedure

During the laser method tattoo removal procedure, the patient must be blindfolded with a special shield, followed by a test to select the appropriate laser frequency.

After the tattoo removal procedure is completed, the area irritated by the laser should be covered with ice and then lubricated with antibiotic ointment.

The entire procedure can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, and depends on the difficulty and size of the design. Laser tattoo removal is the best and cheapest method of dealing with tattoos at the present time.

The aforementioned methods are considered very painful, with a long recovery period, but also with the possibility of unsightly scars and discoloration that appear at the site of the removed tattoo.

Tattoo removal - contraindications to the procedure

When deciding to remove a tattoo, it is a good idea to learn about the contraindications to tattoo removal before the procedure, which include:

• pregnancy,
• breastfeeding,
• The skin's tendency to scar,
• connective tissue diseases,
• Skin infections occurring within the tattoo,
• diabetes,
• blood clotting problem,
• Use of medications that show the possibility of sensitization in combination with laser light,
• Freshly tanned skin,
• Use of antidepressants, painkillers and antipyretics,
• It is also advisable not to take vitamin A and E and aspirin until two weeks before the scheduled procedure.

Before scheduling the procedure, it is a good idea to go for a consultation with a doctor, who, after conducting tests, will give us an answer as to whether we should undergo the procedure.

Tattoo removal - unwanted effects

It happens that after tattoo removal, there are various kinds of unwanted symptoms within the performed procedure, such as:

• swelling,
• erythema around the tattoo site,
• Itchy skin,
• Increased skin sensitivity at the tattoo site,
• The possibility of skin disruption,
• redness,
• scars,
• discoloration,
• Bruising, which should disappear by two weeks after the last treatment,
• The possibility of herpes in the area after tattooing,
• blisters,
• scabs.

If any of these symptoms occur and persist for a long time, the patient should see a doctor immediately.

Tattoo removal and pain

The pain accompanying the tattoo removal procedure varies, as it depends on the pain threshold that the person deciding to remove the tattoo can handle.

For some, the pain is unbearable because their pain tolerance is very low, while for others it is a kind of certain discomfort that is not too onerous. However, if the patient has low pain tolerance, there is always the option of using anesthetic cream or an epidural.

On the other hand, after the procedure is over, the patient may feel a burning sensation, so cold compresses and rubbing with antibiotic ointment are recommended.

Tattoo removal post-treatment recommendations

After tattoo removal, the following precautions are recommended. First, the area after the removed tattoo should not be exposed to UV rays, so the use of tanning beds and the natural sun is prohibited until the tattoo area has completely healed.

Often there are scabs on the removed tattoo, which under no circumstances should be scraped off, as you can lead to scarring in that area.

The pool, sauna and gym should also be abandoned for a while. In addition, the patient should avoid massages, long exercises and hot baths.

It is also important to remember to use appropriate moisturizing creams with a high UV filter, as well as preparations with which we can accelerate healing and healing of the area after the removed tattoo.

Tattoo removal - price of the procedure

The cost of tattoo removal is not low, and depends on the size of the tattoo, the pigments used to make it, and the office where such a procedure is carried out.

Prices for tattoo removal start at 100,00 zloty and go up to 1000,00 zloty, to this must be added the number of repetitions of the procedure, which is often performed in several series, so the cost automatically increases.

The quality of the equipment with which the procedure is performed and the experience of the person performing the procedure also have an additional impact on the price.

Tattoo removal what to pay attention to

When deciding to remove a tattoo, it is important to pay attention to several useful points:

• let's go for a medical consultation, through which we will learn about methods of tattoo removal, contraindications to such a procedure and possible side effects, but the consultation itself is also to discuss the details of this procedure,
• Let's choose the right tattoo removal method,
• Let's get acquainted with all contraindications to the procedure and possible side effects,
• Let's choose the right office that has qualified staff and top-quality equipment to perform such treatments,
• Let's find out how many series of treatments we will need in order to completely remove the tattoo,
• It is also worth asking about how much to come to the session every so that the result is satisfactory,
• Let's do a market survey of the prices you have to pay for tattoo removal,
• Also remember not to use tattoo removers that you can get to use at home, as they can only make things worse, not better,
• also ask about the recommendations we should make before the procedure and those that will need to be followed after the procedure.

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