How is Tattoo Removal Procedure Performed?
The most successful tattoo removal procedures today are those performed with lasers. The laser beam reaches the middle layer of the skin where the dye is located and breaks down the dyes with its high heat. The broken dye is eliminated by the immune system.
How Long Does Tattoo Removal Take?
Laser tattoo removal is usually completed in 4 to 8 sessions, but it may vary depending on the color, structure and size of the tattoo.
Is Tattoo Removal the Same for Everyone?
The tattoo removal process varies from person to person and even from tattoo to tattoo on the same person in terms of how it will proceed and how long it will take. For example, amateur tattoos are removed in a shorter time than professional tattoos because the dye particles are fewer and are located in the upper layer of the skin, tattoos on the palms and soles of the feet are more difficult to remove due to the thick skin, and black tattoos are removed much more easily than colored tattoos.
When Should Tattoo Removal Be Performed?
Although there is no seasonal limitation, the summer months are not recommended because sun rays negatively affect the treatment process, the most suitable times are autumn and winter.
Is Tattoo Removal a Painful Procedure?
Although the area is numbed before the application, some people who have had the treatment have stated that they feel pain, but they describe this pain as the pain of a rubber band hitting the skin.
What is the Success Rate of Tattoo Removal?
With developing laser technology, the success rate of tattoo removal applications is close to 100%. Only in areas such as the upper arm, wrist and breast, which are at risk of staining, a five percent deviation has been observed. The success of tattoo removal is directly related to the expertise of the person performing the procedure and it is recommended that it be done by a professional.
Is There Anything Else to Know?
The area should be protected from the sun for two weeks before the application.
Blood thinners should be stopped two days before the treatment.
If the tattoo is new, it should be waited for a few months.
Cold compresses help the skin heal after the application.
