Tattoo Removal

For many, tattoos are a declaration of individuality and freedom. Personal artwork, portraits of lovers, friends, and family members are most popular.

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Author: Corrie ten Boom

Written messages, sayings, and proverbs have also been styles embraced by many. However, after some time, one may decide he or she no longer wishes to have that memory engraved on their skin. Friends go their separate ways, and a proverb that seemed like it would last forever isn't true today. If this is the case, you have one of two options: cover it up with a different tattoo, or have it removed. Tattoo removal can be quite painful, and not always effective, so it's important that you're absolutely sure you no longer wish to have branded skin.

Before today, there were several methods of tattoo removal, all of which were excruciating and often ineffective. Acid was sometimes used to burn the design off, but left gnarled scars and discoloration of the skin. Sand rubbing or blasting was also used, to tear off the two layers of skin which were affected by the ink.

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In some rare cases, desperate and financially challenged people would simply cut out the affected skin. Luckily, today, there is a more civilized and high-tech way of tattoo removal,using laser technology.

Laser removal works by targeting ink pigmentation, almost disintegrating it. Pain associated with this method varies from person to person. Some people say it feels like being slapped, while others say it's like being set on fire. In this case, a local anesthetic is administered to minimize pain.

Tattoo removal success rate depends entirely on the quality of the tattoo. Amateur tattoos are usually not a problem, while professional ones can prove to be stubborn, and may not be fully removed.

If you are impatient, tattoo removal will be quite a task for you. Laser treatments need to be administered several times, usually 4 8 weeks apart. Between each treatment, you'll probably notice a white, crusty scab on the area. Hygiene of the area is extremely important at this time. Topical antibiotics and bandaging are recommended, although some people don't find this necessary.

As repetitive as it may sound, it is imperative that you spend at least a month thinking about whether or not you want to undergo this procedure of tattoo removal. Pain, potential scarring, and discoloration are things you must be prepared to face. After all, being hasty was what got you into this trouble the first time!

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Author: Leader, Sluttgart, Arkansas (Newspaper)

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