Tattoos have become part of human society. It is an expression of art, freedom and individuality. While some could not wait to get their first tattoo, others are quite distressed on how to get of their unwanted tattoos.
A lot of factors should be considered on tattoo removal: cost, effectivity, time involved. But above it all, safety must be the overall item to think about.
There are slot of tattoo removal methods out in the market. They range from home made brews to old fashioned creams. From surgical procedures, dermabarasions to laser tattoo removal. The price range from $10 creams to thousands of dollars for laser treatment.
As I said, the priority is Safety so no matter what the cost is this should be considered above all. An example of this is using salabrasion. It is an old fashioned way to get rid of tattoo that involves rubbing rock salt or a sanding block on the tattoo until it disappears. This might be effective but it is very painful and will result to open wounds and scars. Infection is also a possibility and this may lead to life threatening results. So it is wiser to purchase creams or undergo laser surgery treatment for tattoos which are safer but definitely a bit more expensive.
The safest by far is using a tattoo removal cream. It is definitely non invasive and non surgical. Most of the creams sold in the market are hypoallergenic and non irritant. They can be used on all skin types. Some even have a pleasant scent and a soothing effect. Aside of the greasy feeling, another setback for this method is you have to make several applications to achieve the results you want. Consumers report just fading of the mark is noticed and not really disappearing completely. The reason for this is that we don’t have the same skin types. There are also several things to consider before using tattoo removal creams: skin complexion and type, the fairer you are the better the cream will take effect. The skin area where the tattoo is located, if the tattoo is on the fingers, ankles or on the feet where there are thicker areas of skin, the longer the removal cream will take effect. It is likely the mark will just fade. Last thing to consider is the type of tattoo and the ink used. The more colorful the tattoo and the more intricate the pattern is, the more ink was used to imbed the design onto your skin. It is best to consult your tattoo artist on what cream to use to remove the tattoo or what method he can suggest to safely and permanently remove the mark.
Since it is the decade of technological advancements on medicine there are also improvements on how to remove tattoo effectively and safely. Dermabarsion and laser removal are also becoming popular. This is because many people find them safe and hassle free.
Laser treatment and dermabrasion may cost a lot but guaranteed it is just an outpatient procedure. You might be overwhelmed by the word laser but it is just a low pulse beam of light applied on the skin surface to remove ink pigments and eventually remove the tattoo mark. Dermabrasion is scouring the skin surface but is done by a professional to ensure it is done correct and safely. However the safety of these procedures relies on the overall skin health or the skin’s ability to heal. If the procedure is performed on a younger person the better the healing process is and the better the results. If the person’s health is compromised the procedure could endanger him more. Overall, people who have tried these procedures reported little to no side effects at all. As long as the doctor’s post procedure advice to take care of the affected skin area is followed then it is completely safe. Reviews also liked the procedure more since it beats gunky, icky creams on the skin and the results are instantaneous!
So in whatever choice you make, keep in mind to keep safe in tattoo removal. It is better than to be sorry in the end.
