What is a Laser Tattoo Removal?

A treatment called tattoo removal is used to try to get rid of an undesirable tattoo. Tattoo removal methods that are frequently employed include dermabrasion, surgical removal, and laser surgery. Ink for tattoos is applied beneath the epidermis of the skin. Because of this, tattoo removal is more difficult and costly than getting the tattoo in the first place. 

If you're considering tattoo removal, speak with a dermatologist about your alternatives. Don't try to remove a tattoo on your own. DIY tattoo removal creams and other home remedies aren't likely to work and may irritate the skin or have other negative effects.

How does a Laser Tattoo Removal work?

Many people believe that the laser "burns" the ink from their tattoos off of their skin. You can help patients understand the function that the laser (and their body) play in getting rid of an undesired tattoo by explaining how tattoo removal works. 

We advise having a brief response like this: 
Each laser pulse penetrates your skin with light energy. To treat your tattoo's various ink hues, we use different wavelengths of laser light. The tattoo ink particles lodged in the dermis of your skin selectively absorb the light energy as it is directed into your skin. The ink particles rapidly break into minuscule pieces after absorbing this energy. 

Your body's immune system begins to work to eliminate the ink during the ensuing weeks, flushing it away from the tattooed region, once the laser breaks the ink into smaller bits. This causes the tattoo to appear lighter. With each subsequent laser treatment, more and more ink is removed, obliterating the tattoo. 

For anyone thinking about getting a tattoo, the ancient adage "think before you ink" still holds true because body art is more permanent than you might initially imagine. However, consult Revitalis for safe and painless tattoo removal procedure.