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Tattoo Removal

FunWriter | Jul 15, 2010 |

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People get tattoos for a variety of reasons. Some people choose them for decoration. Other people choose to get a tattoo to mark a moment in life or to remember a special person. There are also a variety of reasons why someone might want to remove a tattoo. Perhaps the tattoo didn't turn out as expected, or the person in the tattoo is no longer a part of your life.

But tattoos are a lifelong commitment. When you get a tattoo, your skin is injected with ink down to the dermis, or your second layer of skin. The injections are repeated over and over to achieve marking that will remain on your skin permanently. If you decide to have your tattoo removed, it is going to be a long and arduous process.

You should be aware that tattoo removal will likely include some scarring, no matter how carefully it is done. You will need to care for the site after treatments and may need to keep it bandaged, change dressings, or possibly have stitches that will need to be removed. Tattoo removal will not leave your skin as it was before the tattoo, and some people find that they still have some ink color on their skin, that it has just been lightened.

There are several factors that play a part in how successful tattoo removal will be. The size, shape, and colors have a direct effect on how well the tattoo can be removed. Where the tattoo is located on the body also plays a part.

There are multiple options for tattoo removal. If a tattoo is very small, it can be excised. In this procedure, the tattoo is simply cut out of your skin. A medical professional creates an incision, removes the tattoo, and then stitches the skin closed.

This process can be applied to larger tattoos, as well, however, multiple procedures may be necessary to completely remove a larger tattoo. This process often starts with removing the middle of the tattoo, allowing that part to heal, and then another procedure to remove the edges. There is also an option with excision where they graft skin from another area of your body onto the incision site and close the incision around it.

Dermabrasion is another option for tattoo removal. This option for tattoo removal requires the application of chemicals which are formulated for this purpose to the tattoo site. The tattooed area and all of the area surrounding it are frozen which gives an anesthetic to the area. A tool, which does a similar job as sandpaper, is then applied to rub the tattooed area down.

Tattoo removal has also reaped the benefits of medical advances associated with lasers which have become safer and more popular for use in a variety of medical procedures. When removing a tattoo, the laser is applied to break down the ink in the skin and eliminate the color. This allows your bodies cells to attack the colored cells and destroy them on their own. Using a laser for tattoo removal usually requires multiple trips to the medical professional to properly break down the tattoo ink.

As you can see there are several methods for tattoo removal. You will need to consult with a doctor or other medical professional for this procedure. You should discuss any and all concerns with your doctor, such as the size of your tattoo, its location, the color of the tattoo, the necessary preparation for the procedure and the necessary care for the area post procedure.

We think of tattoos as a permanent commitment. While there are options available, such as surgery, lasers, and dermabrasion, it is likely there will always be scarring at the site of the tattoo. Before committing to a tattoo, you should give it long and sober consideration as you will always be marked once you have a tattoo done, even if you have tattoo removal.