There are many reason why someone might get a tattoo. There are also many reasons why someone might want to know about tattoo removal methods. In ancient times tattoos were used to identify ownership of slaves, identify clan or family, to honor the dead, etc. In days long ago, tattoo removal methods were very archaic. The only way to deal with unwanted tattoos was to cover them up or cut them out.
Today, there are very many tattoo removal methods available.There are many ‘home remedies’ but honestly home tattoo removal methods don’t work.
If you look at your tattoo and realize that you don’t like it anymore, for whatever reason, consider these tattoo removal methods. The following are just a few.
Common Tattoo Removal Methods. 4 Laser Tattoo Removal Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, Missouri City Methods
Fade Creams
- Some creams may take months or even years to work fully.
- Others don’t work at all.
- It is inexpensive.
- But time consuming over all.
Tattoo Removal Kits
A good kit will come with a cream or gel for cleaning, one for skin protection and/or fading, and a small hand-held microdermabrasion device that uses fine sandpaper.
- It is inexpensive
- It’s convenient, it can be done at home at your leisure.
- But it does take six to twelve weeks to see the results, depending on the brand.
Microdermabrasion
Of the tattoo removal methods, this one uses a tiny aluminum oxide crystals are used to scrap away skin. What usually happen is the dermatologist will use a lotion or gel that cleanses and stabilizes the skin. Then the skin is abraded then cleansed again.
- The skin may be slightly sensitive and pink for the next twelve hours.
- Sometimes there may be a minute amount of bleeding during the procedure.
- This method may take several visits, even up to a year depending upon the depth and color of the ink of your tattoo.
Laser Removal
Probably the most effective and least painful of tattoo removal methods is by laser.
- It may be the easiest way to remove a tattoo.
- Laser removal is the most gentle way of removing a tattoo. Usually a Q-switch laser is used.
- A Q-switch laser uses a pulsating beam to break up the ink. The laser can break up any color of ink at any depth.
- The procedure is simple. The skin is cleansed, then the laser is used to break up the ink.
- Using the laser stimulates the body’s own ability to make new skin cells. Essentially the ink is pushed up and out of the skin as the skin repairs itself.
- It may take only two or three visits to remove a tattoo, depending on the size of the tattoo.
See Your Doctor For More Tattoo Removal Methods
So, you now know four of the most popular tattoo removal methods. Consult your doctor for the best tattoo removal methods for your skin. Make sure to consult a doctor who knows about all tattoo removal methods.
