There are many reasons why people get tattoos and different reasons why they will eventually want to remove them. Some of the reasons that compel people to remove them include dissatisfaction with appearance or regret, probably because the reasons for getting the tattoos have changed or changed. Job prospects may also lead to wanting a removal considering they come with a negative vibe around them and not many employers would hire someone with visible tattoos.
However, removing tattoos can be challenging considering that ink sets deep into skin cells depending on the technique used to create them. Fortunately, laser tattoo removal treatments can handle all types of tattoos and eventually remove them from the skin. This is a removal treatment that uses high powered lasers to penetrate the skin and force the pigment particles to vibrate creating heat that breaks the ink particles into small pieces which are then removed through the lymphatic system.
The treatment is, of course, gradual and you may need to do several sessions to completely remove the tattoo. Each one can last between twenty minutes and an hour. Factors like the age of the tattoo, location, color, and size can determine how long it takes before it completely fades. But what are the reasons behind the popularity of laser tattoo removal treatments?
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It is a non-surgical treatment which means that many side effects that come with surgery are avoided. It’s also done in a way that causes very little damage to the skin, especially compared to some removal processes that people have had to endure.
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This type of removal comes without leaving any scars. The light is generally harmless and leaves healthy skin cells just as healthy, so the risks of scarring are greatly reduced. It’s nothing compared to methods that employ surface sanding.
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The treatment can remove specific areas of the tattoo that you don’t like or the entire tattoo depending on what you want. This is because the light may be directed at those specific areas, something that would be difficult to achieve with other removal options.
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The method is very effective in fading or diminishing tattoos. Unlike other methods that can leave undesirable effects on the skin, you will love how clear your skin looks after the removal process is complete.
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It requires very little recovery time. Again, this is because the light is harmless and the skin is not as irritated during the process. Patients going through the process only need to keep the area protected from UV radiation for a few days. Tenderness and redness may be present, but they also go away within a few days.
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This type of deletion is more secure. In addition to the process being comfortable enough to handle and stay in, the risks of infection are minimal and there are very few side effects during treatment. So it is true that it is among the safest tattoo removal options available.
