A lot of people love their tattoos and keep them forever. But others
decide a couple of years down the road that they really don't like that
rose on their ankle or snake on their bicep anymore. Or maybe that name
that is tattooed on your arm is no longer valid, and needs to be
changed? For centuries people have been following many traditional
methods to get their tattoos removed.
Here, it is important to
note that many cases of tattoo removal have resulted into scars, skin
diseases and wounds. All this depends on several factors including size
of the tattoo and its location as well as the length of time it has
been on the skin. There are several excellent methods of tattoo removal available today.
Laser treatment
is one of the most common methods. Different wavelengths of light are
used for different pigments. The laser beam passes through the skin and
is absorbed by the ink. This causes the ink to break down so that it
can be removed by the body's lymphatic system.
Excision,
where the dermatologic surgeon removes the tattoo with a scalpel and
closes the wound with stitches (In some cases involving large tattoos,
a skin graft from another part of the body may be necessary.
Dermabrasion
is another removal method, which involves freezing the skin, then
sanding the surface with an abrasive instrument. Because the pigments
are located in the middle of the skin, pain, bleeding and or discomfort
can be expected. Salabrasion, in which a salt solution is
used to remove the pigment, is sometimes used in conjunction with
dermabrasion, but has become less common.
Surgical removal
sometimes involves the use of tissue expanders (balloons inserted under
the skin, so that when the tattoo is cut away, there is less scarring).
Larger tattoos may require repeated surgery for complete removal.
Regardless of which method of tattoo removal is used, some scarring or color variations are likely to remain. And last but not the least
- tattoo removal can be pretty expensive. Depending on factors like the
size and design of the tattoo, removal can cost significantly more than
the actual tattoo...
Michael
Douglas, a renowned tattoo artist shares his most sort out tips on
tattooing to make it a memorable experience life long. Get to know more
about Tattooing and
Body Piercing at
http://www.time4tips.com
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