Do you regret getting a tattoo with your ex's name engraved or have you been rejected by a company for having a tattoo, and now you want to have it removed? If so, you can try one of the relatively safer ways to remove permanent tattoos.
How to remove permanent tattoos, either on the body, arms, hands, or other body parts should be done with the help of a doctor. But, don't expect too much because the tattoo is meant to be permanently attached to your skin. Often the skin color cannot return to normal, although sometimes there are patients who get quite good results after the removal process is carried out.
Various Ways to Remove Tattoos
Three ways to remove permanent tattoos are medically carried out using lasers, surgical removal of skin tissue, and dermabrasion.
- Laser technique
How to remove permanent tattoos through laser techniques is the process of breaking the color of the tattoo using high-intensity light. There are many types of lasers used to remove tattoos. Each type has different uses, such as YAG and lasers Q-switched ruby which is only effective for removing blue-black and red colored tattoos. This technique may not remove green tattoos. The initial process of laser tattoo removal is numbing the skin with an injection of a local anesthetic. Then, a laser device is attached to the tattoo to heat and destroy the tattoo ink. After the laser process is complete, you may notice swelling, blistering or bleeding on the skin. To avoid infection, this condition can be treated with antibiotic ointment. You will need multiple laser treatments to get maximum results. It can be 2-4 treatments or even 10 times, depending on the color and size of the tattoo.
- Surgical removal of skin tissue
In this procedure, a scalpel is used to cut and remove the tattooed area of skin. After that, the edges of the skin incision are put together and stitched so that they stick together again. Before this surgery is performed, the skin area is numbed with an injection of local anesthetic. After the operation, the incision area is given an antibiotic ointment to help the healing process. This method is considered effective in removing tattoos, but can cause scars, in the form of scar tissue on the skin so that surgical removal of skin tissue is more often chosen to remove small permanent tattoos.
- DermabrasionThis method uses a tool that can scrape off the top layer of skin. This process aims to fade the color of the tattoo. In order not to feel pain, previously the tattooed skin area is numbed. Unfortunately, due to uncertain results, the dermabrasion technique is less popular today. In addition, the two previous methods are considered more effective than dermabrasion.
How to remove a permanent tattoo should be in consultation with a dermatologist. Ask what method is right for your type of tattoo. Your doctor may remove your tattoo with a laser technique if you have sensitive skin. If your tattoo is small, it is likely that skin tissue surgery will be performed. Meanwhile, dermabrasion is chosen for more superficial tattoos and if it cannot be treated with laser and surgery.
Generally, the cost of tattoo removal is quite a drain on your pocket because the process is difficult. It's a good idea to know the price before deciding to choose one way to remove permanent tattoos. It's best to avoid permanent tattoo removal methods at home, such as using hot cigarettes or heated coat hangers. Also avoid using a tattoo peeling cream. These methods may not be effective and may irritate your skin or cause other dangerous reactions.
