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Tattoo Removal

What is Tattoo Removal?

Tattoos are fun and all but when you realize 10 years later that it was an impulsive decision made in your younger years, it’s a relief to know that you can scrap that chapter with tattoo removal treatments.

What Is It & How It's Done

Tattoo removal as it’s name is removing the ink on your skin. This can be done through a few ways: Laser removal, surgical excision, or dermabrasion. Of course the process will depend on how big your tattoo is and whichever is more comfortable for you. It’s also fair to note that while it is possible, some tattoos are harder to remove than others, especially if they’ve been there for many many many years. Colorful tattoos are also harder to remove and more costly because of its intricate process. A few more things to consider before removing your ink would be the condition of your skin. Is your skin very delicate? Do you have preexisting skin conditions like eczema? Have you had health conditions that affect your skin?

And while these are factors, these also don’t make you ineligible for tattoo removal. It just means it will take more time and money to make it happen. Specifics: Laser Removal has been known to be the most effective and efficient way to remove tattoos – however this process also doesn’t completely remove the tattoo. Instead, it lightens the tattoo significantly so that it’s much less visible. This process takes about 10 sessions spread out in 8 weeks to see results. Surgical Excision is the most invasive process to remove your tattoo.

This is when the doctor will literally cut out the skin that is tattooed and stitch it back and let the new skin heal and take the place of the old tattoo. This is usually a one-time process, the cheapest option, but is also only ever recommended for tiny tattoos as it will almost always leave a scar.

Dermabrasion is sort of like micropeeling or microneedline – it uses friction to let the top layer of your skin shed off to make way for the new and uninked ones to surface. This is less known because the effectiveness really depends on your skin and is not for people with other skin conditions or those with darker skin because it involves a sanding device. But in case you’ve considered this, yes, your clinician will apply local anesthesia to make sure it won’t be too painful for you. This is a one-day process but the discoloration usually takes about 12 weeks to fade.

But regardless of which process you opt for, the goal remains the same to bring out a more vibrant and youthful you!

What to look forward to

Laser Removal has been known to be the most effective and efficient way to remove tattoos – however this process also doesn’t completely remove the tattoo. Instead, it lightens the tattoo significantly so that it’s much less visible. This process takes about 10 sessions spread out in 8 weeks to see results.

Surgical Excision is the most invasive process to remove your tattoo. This is when the doctor will literally cut out the skin that is tattooed and stitch it back and let the new skin heal and take the place of the old tattoo. This is usually a one-time process, the cheapest option, but is also only ever recommended for tiny tattoos as it will almost always leave a scar.

Dermabrasion is sort of like micropeeling or microneedline – it uses friction to let the top layer of your skin shed off to make way for the new and uninked ones to surface. This is less known because the effectiveness really depends on your skin and is not for people with other skin conditions or those with darker skin because it involves a sanding device. But in case you’ve considered this, yes, your clinician will apply local anesthesia to make sure it won’t be too painful for you. This is a one-day process but the discoloration usually takes about 12 weeks to fade.

Aftercare

Dermabrasion is sort of like micropeeling or microneedline – it uses friction to let the top layer of your skin shed off to make way for the new and uninked ones to surface. This is less known because the effectiveness really depends on your skin and is not for people with other skin conditions or those with darker skin because it involves a sanding device. But in case you’ve considered this, yes, your clinician will apply local anesthesia to make sure it won’t be too painful for you. This is a one-day process but the discoloration usually takes about 12 weeks to fade.