Everything about Tattoo Removal

The procedure of removing tattoos is different for everybody. After all, not all skin tones are the same. Accordingly, keeping or removing a tattoo cannot be the same for every person. Let’s examine together the features that may make tattoo removal easier or more difficult and find answers to all your questions.

The Skin Type Factor

In the case of the first 4 of the six Fitzpatrick skin types, removing the ink does not present much difficulty. As for the 5th and 6th skin types, in this case, weaker and older laser devices cannot bring great efficacy. PicoWay lasers work perfectly in these skin types. Therefore, you should find institutions that have this laser equipment to achieve maximum results.

Continuing the theme of colouring, let us note that not only the hue of the skin, but also the tone of the ink plays a role in making tattoo removal more effective. In this case, it is easier to work with dark ink, such as black, red or purple. For quite a long time, specialists have not had any difficulty in removing drawings made in these shades. It is another thing to work with new shades, such as yellow or blue. When removing a white tattoo, the muster should be very skilful and, of course, have the finest laser device. If not, the ink on the skin may get dark instead of being removed.

Does Tattoo Placement Make Tattoo Removal Easier or Not?

If modern and high-quality laser technology is used, then there is no issue with the location of the drawing. Only the time required for tattoo removal may vary depending on the location of the drawing. For example, in areas of the body where there is a higher blood flow, the ink is removed faster. But, for example, drawings on the limbs require more sessions. We are talking about the general schedule for tattoo removal, which may differ in exceptional cases.

The higher the ink saturation of the drawing, the more difficult it is to remove. It is also important who the master of your tattoo was. Expert tattoo artists, as a rule, work in such a way that their work is as durable as possible. Therefore, it is more difficult to remove tattoos drawn by them. It is also simple if you are dealing with older tattoos. The explanation is that over the time they partly fade. And if you smoke, then removing your ink will be harder, because nicotine, narrowing the small blood vessels, does not allow the tattoo particles to be rapidly removed.

Tattoo Aftercare

After removing the tattoo, ice packs are indispensable. The next necessary step that you should take is to use antibiotic ointments. This is done to avoid infections. And follow a few simple steps, such as washing and covering the tattoo area every day, avoiding sunlight, and not scratching the skin. This way, you will overcome the period after tattoo removal without difficulty and bad consequences.

After-Effects of Tattoo Removal

If bacteria enter this area of the skin, an infection will begin to form. To prevent this, as we mentioned above, you need to keep the area clean and use antibiotics. The second problem that you may face is that there is a possibility that some parts of the tattoo will not completely remove from your skin. Also, after the tattoo is removed, the colour of your skin will differ from the colour of other parts of the body. This is called hyper-pigmentation. The reason for the latter is that sometimes melanin is also destroyed under the influence of the laser along with the ink. This will be more noticeable in those with dark skin. There is another risk – an allergic reaction, which occurs mainly when removing red tattoos. However, specialists have a solution for this. Your doctor can give you an allergy pill or give you an appropriate injection.

In general, there is a possibility that after getting rid of a tattoo, a scar will remain on your skin. However, I hasten to please you by saying that this probability is minimal if you have chosen the laser option for tattoo removal.

Before contacting a specialist, it would be good if you thoroughly study the options for getting rid of a tattoo, their pros and cons. Your knowledge will help you choose the right specialist, understand with targeted questions whether this specialist is reliable for you.

Tattoo Removal Compensation

The vast majority of insurance companies do not consider tattoo removal as a supreme and “medically necessary” procedure and refuse to reimburse the costs incurred for it. However, you can find insurance companies that will at least partially cover the costs of the skin treatment process. We will discuss this topic in more detail in our future articles. Follow our website so as not to miss the most crucial information.