Tattoo Removal Options

Looking for tattoo removal options to get rid of that sailor tattoo you got in your younger years?
Maybe you're tired of looking at the inked name of the person who is no longer your significant other.

Options have increased over the years and so has the effectiveness and the results you can experience. Some hair removal processes can also be used for tattoo removal. Laser systems normally used for hair removal can also be used to get rid of unwanted ink. So can light-based hair removal systems.

In each case, light energy is used to destroy the tattoo ink. The light energy gets absorbed by the tattoo ink and the ink breaks up as a result. The ink then then gets filtered out of your body. Typically, the use of laser or light-based treatment results in the same sort of feeling experienced when these two options are used for hair removal:

The feeling is similar to snapping an elastic band against your skin so in that regard, people tend to experience little discomfort.

Some practitioners might use an anesthesia on the skin to minimize pain. The level of pain or discomfort you experience can vary so its best to check with your practitioner beforehand. The time needed to complete your treatment obviously depends on the size of your tattoo and you may require several treatments to completely remove it. To find a practitioner offering tattoo removal, you might search for local laser or light-based hair removal practitioners who also specialize in tattoo removal. The practitioner I used for light-based hair removal treatment also offered tattoo removal treatment using the same machine.

Local plastic surgeons and dermatologists might also offer these services or they might at least point you in the right direction.