(Newswire.net — September 10, 2021) —
How do you remove a tattoo? There are a few ways to do this, which include conventional laser treatment, dermabrasion, and medical-surgical excision. These all are effective methods, but each one has its own set of risks and side effects. This is very important to consider before you schedule a Tattoo Removal session. It’s also wise to research each method to make sure that it is the best option for your skin. This way, you will know if you are actually getting rid of the tattoo or if something else is done instead.
Laser treatment is by far the safest way to remove a tattoo. The laser only uses a fraction of the skin to remove the tattoo. This method is perfectly safe even if you have only a small tattoo. The side effects are usually only mild, such as minor redness or slight scarring. If the redness lasts after a few days, you can use aloe to reduce the redness and heal the skin.
If you are looking for a safer method of tattoo removal, then laser removal is definitely not for you. The lasers are able to destroy the pigment because it is composed of negatively charged particles. With the destructive nature of these particles, they are able to permanently damage the pigment. The destruction of the pigment does not allow the tattoo pigment to re-colors itself, making it impossible to remove it.
In addition to the pain and discomfort, many people are looking for an alternative to laser removal. There are other options such as dermabrasion and cryosurgery. Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure that removes the outer layers of skin with a machine that resembles a piece of sandpaper. The tiny grain of sandpaper gradually slices through the top layer of skin, removing the unwanted tattoo pigment. It is the fastest tattoo removal procedure available today. However, it is not without some serious side effects.
Because the skin is damaged, it is much more likely to have a secondary infection. These infections are known as “canker” infections and are known for causing permanent scarring. When there is an infection, the top layer of skin becomes inflamed and red, scaly, or blistered. These infections are commonly caused by cross-contamination from another person with an active infection. With tattoo removal, it is highly likely that if you had an infection, it would have been permanent.
Cryosurgery is the last resort for tattoo removal. It involves the freezing of the skin using liquid nitrogen to freeze the tattoo. Most of the side effects of cryosurgery are dryness and minor irritations of the skin. The lasers used in this process are very powerful and can cause scarring, especially in areas that are sensitive to the laser’s heat. This treatment can also cause temporary light sensitivity, blisters, or swelling around the treated area. These side effects are usually temporary and will subside as the body heals.
As with any type of treatment, there are some serious side effects that can occur after tattoo removal. One of the most serious side effects is a condition known as “Kosoglu’s sign”. Kosoglu’s sign is a raised, blistery rash that occurs in the same area as a spider bite but only on one side of the body. If untreated, it can spread to the face, neck, arms, or legs. Another serious side effect of laser removal is keloid scarring. A keloid is a hard, waxy type of scar that typically forms over a year after tattoo removal.
Other possible side effects include keloid, infection, depression, increased risk of contracting an STD, numbness in the area treated, thinning of the skin, temporary drooping of the eyelids, and thinning of the lips, cheeks, or mouth. While these side effects may sound like horror stories, they are really common with most lasers to remove tattoos procedures. Your doctor should discuss all possible outcomes with you before starting the treatment, so you have a better understanding of what to expect. There are several things you can do to prepare for possible tattoo removal using laser treatments, such as: using sunblock when going outside, staying away from harsh chemicals and rubbing alcohol, reducing exposure to sunlight, and applying a cold compress to the infected area for at least 15 minutes prior to receiving treatment, eating small meals, avoiding caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, among others.