How does laser tattoo removal actually work?

Posted on 27 May, 2010

Nowadays, tattoos are extremely popular, although many people regret having them in time.

Laser tattoo removal treatments can treat many types of tattoos, including cosmetic tattoos. Cosmetic tattoos are mostly used as semi-permanent make-up and are common on eyebrows, and as eyeliners and lipliners..

The ink particles in a tattoo are too large for your body’s immune system to completely eradicate, although if the ink in a tattoo is broken into smaller particles, your body will be able to remove it. With the help of special lasers, these ink particles can be broken down into smaller fragments. After a few treatments, there will be a reduction in the appearance of the tattoo, and it will gradually disappear.

In some cases, tattoos can’t be completely removed, even with the best of treatments. The body is often not able to dissolve all the pigments, and this is because tattoos get absorbed to such a degree, that they are too deep for the laser to reach it.

However, on the whole, laser tattoo removal is an effective and easy way of getting rid of an unwanted tattoo.