How To Remove My Tattoo

A large number of procedures are available for the removal of tattoos. Not all of them are however effective and some are not very safe. Here I'll discuss the better known ones.

The most popular method for the removal of tattoos today is by laser. Removal by laser is considered to be safe and by far the most effective way to get rid of unwanted tattoos. Treatment facilities are available country wide and thus very accessible. The laser light breaks down the tattoo pigment and the body's own scavenger cells remove the remnants. Modern lasers commonly in use are Q-switched Nd:Yag, Q-switched Alexandrite and the Q-switched Ruby.

Another method is by excision, difficult word meaning the doctor will cut your tattoo out. Your tattoo is definitely removed permanently. This method is obviously used for small tattoos.

You can opt for a procedure called dermabrasion. The tattoo is removed by "sanding" the skin with an abrasive tool. You can attempt to do this at home using salt, water and gauze wrapped over a small block of wood. This traditional home tattoo removal method is called salabrasion.

Infra red light has being used to remove tattoos but generally left a lot of scarring and thus is not popular anymore.

A number of creams or lotions are available today that claim to fade the tattoo away. Two of the more popular ones are Tat B Goneand Wrecking Balm. These are great as you can apply the process yourself and in the privacy of your own home. Varying degrees of success has been reported and depends on the age, size and depth of your tattoo.

You should always consult with your physician before you embark on any process to remove your tattoo.

The good news is that with modern technology it is possible to permanently remove a tattoo. The bad news is it will cost you a lot more than getting it in the first place.

Removing a tattoo is a lengthy process.

If you decide on the laser route you will typically require 8 to 12 laser treatments at between $200 and $400 per treatment. You should wait between 6 and 8 weeks between treatments to give your body a chance to do its work. The size and color of your tattoo will impact the cost and duration of treatment.

The suppliers of tattoo fading creams recommend between 3 and 6 months for visible results. You can expect to pay $60 to $90 per month depending on the size of your order.

Dermabrasion and excision costs vary from physician to physician.

If you decide on laser tattoo removal or any of the other physical methods, the short answer is yes. The size and visibility of scars will however vary greatly.

Modern laser technology ensures minimal scaring and thus if you use a reputable institution the scar from your tattoo removal should not be visible. Again, the size of your tattoo, its age and depth as well as your skin color plays a significant role.

Tattoo fading creams should not leave any scarring. You should however test for any intolerance or allergic reactions to the chemicals in the compounds.