Tattoo popularity also means growth in the business of removing them. Today, the tattoo industry has infiltrated the mainstream. Along with the growth of the tattoo business, is the parallel growth of removing tattoos. Many laser clinics are predicting that it will continue to expand as the population ages.
REASONS PEOPLE GET TATTOO REMOVAL:
Some people realize, later in life, that having tattoos brings certain biases. Some people begin to feel that their tattoos do not fit with their current professional or personal environment.
Others just have a change of heart and decide they don't like the artwork anymore.
There are some cases where the tattoo was done by an inexperienced artist and the quality is inferior.
Clinics are also seeing a large increase in people seeking laser removal because they want to make room for new tattoos. Contributing to this type of mentality, a tattoo supply company has invented a tattoo ink that is specifically to work well with laser treatment. Laser removal can be accomplished in half the normal time which can save you a ton of money.
HOW IT WORKS:
Laser removal uses an infrared light that targets the ink pigment. The infrared light is emitted in safe wavelengths which last for only a second for each burst. At first the skin has a whitish color but that quickly changes to a raised, red, bruised area. The body's white blood cells removes the pigment through the body's lymphatic system after the laser breaks up the ink. Since time is needed to allow the body to heal, multiple sessions are always required. The number of visits can average anywhere from five to 15 visits with the average time per session lasting 20 minutes in length. Between sessions, you need to wait six to eight weeks for healing time. The cost depends on size and color but most sessions will run between $200 and $1,000.
After the session, the area is treated with antibiotic ointment and covered with sterile gauze. If treatment is conducted by a skilled technician, any damage to surrounding skin should be minimal.
Following the aftercare instructions is very important for a successful outcome. Patients are asked to keep the area moist and refrain from exposing it to sunlight for at least 4 weeks. Cool compresses can be used to help the discomfort if needed.
Tattoo removal options have really come a long way over the years. At one time the only removal options available were dermabrasion or surgical removal. Laser treatment is much less intrusive, more efficient, and much less likely to cause any permanent damage to the skin.
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