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Tattoo removal has advanced substantially over the years and can prove excellent results but it does take time as well as the right kind of equipment for the pigmentation colors involved. Green, for example, is a much more difficult color to eliminate than black is. Other factors that can affect the outcome of these treatments are the age of the tattoo (older ones are usually easier to remove), whether it was done professionally or by an amateur. Amateur tattoo are usually easier to remove since the ink has not been injected as deeply into the skin. Patience is really the key with this type of procedure. Patients need to keep in mind that the laser is exploding ink particles embedded into the epidermal layers of your skin. This causes them to be absorbed by the body over time, usually taking weeks. There are minor risks of scaring with lasers, but if it is done professionally and with the correct types of laser equipment the risk is very minimal. There is a mild discomfort with the treatment but it is bearable and quite often a topical numbing cream can be applied several minutes before (and after) the treatment to lower a patient's sensitivity to this pain. The number of sessions required will often vary to between 5 and even 10 or more. The largest factor affecting the number of required treatments is often the colors involved. One of the most modern and effective lasers on the market today is the MedLite® C Q-switched Laser. It has the ability to target the entire spectrum of colors. The particles created from the broken down ink are usually absorbed by the body within the next two - three weeks. Because of this, you can really save time. rather than having to have numerous pieces of equipment, with a Q switched laser treatments can last as short as one minute for a small tattoo. Most often patients are in and out of the clinic within fifteen minutes. Usually clinics will recommend about a 4 - 6 week wait time between sessions. This allows the skin time to heal. However, even if you were to wait longer between treatments, say for 3 months, the ink would continue to fade slowly over that time. As far as after care you may experience some blistering, although this is uncommon. The main side effect is slight swelling. You basically want to treat the area as you would a new tattoo - keep it clean and moisturized, protect it from the sun and avoid any contaminants, especially if there is any blistering. Quite often a Q switched laser tip will be able to effectively target lacks and yellow dyes, another works very well on pinks and orange shades and another tip can be used for blue shades. Read more about modern tattoo removal techniques here. This site covers the most popular methods of removing unwanted ink such as TCA acid peel, Tattoo Off and Rejuvi.
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