Nowadays, a lot of people get their body tattooed with various designs. Some people later wish to get rid of these tattoos as they are not satisfied with them in some way. These days, the most favoured method of tattoo removal is laser treatment. There are some important things that you need to keep in mind before you opt for the laser tattoo removal process.
Visit a specialist
When opting for laser tattoo removal, make sure that you choose a specialised surgeon who is experienced. Make sure that he/she has the necessary knowledge and is legally certified to carry out the procedure.
The tattoo removal process
The process is carried out by treating the tattooed area with laser beams. These beams break the tattoo ink down into small particles which are later absorbed by the immune system. This is a natural process. The total time required by the body to break down the ink may vary from three to four weeks. Even though the process is relatively painless, the surgeon applies a special anaesthetic on the tattooed area. This will minimise any pain that may be felt by the patient.
Sessions needed
The sessions that may be needed to entirely remove the tattoo will vary according to the tattoo size and the inks used. Usually, black, blue and red coloured tattoos can generally be easily removed, while other colours are much more difficult to break down. So, if you have a colourful tattoo, you will most likely need to undergo extra sessions.
Post-treatment precautions
After the treatment, the area which was treated will become slightly red. The surgeon will provide an antiseptic cream to prevent infection in this area.
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