The Benefits and Side Effects of Laser Tattoo Removal
The Benefits and Side Effects of Laser Tattoo Removal
There are many reasons why an individual may wish to remove their tattoo. Dissatisfaction with the appearance of the tattoo, or to improve employment and marital prospects may comprise some of the many reasons possible.
It is important for these individuals to be aware of both the benefits and side effects of laser tattoo removal.
What is Laser Tattoo Removal?
Lasers are capable of removing the tattoos by breaking up of the pigments of the tattoos by Q Switch Lasers utilizing a high-intensity light beam. A specific wavelength of light passes into the skin and gets absorbed by the ink. It breaks the ink into smaller particles which are further eliminated by the body’s natural filtering system.
Amateur tattoos need less laser treatment sessions than the multicolored professional ones. A tattoo with black pigment usually absorbs laser beam of various wavelength thus making it easy to treat. Similarly, other colors can also be treated with selected laser lights based upon the pigment color.
Most people will require a series of sessions 1-2 months apart to remove the tattoo. The exact number of sessions depends on many factors, such as age, size, and color of the tattoo, the color of the skin and how deep the pigments are located on the skin
With improved technology in recent years, the outcomes of laser tattoo removal have become more positive by increasing efficacy and reducing the risk of side effects.
The side effects of the laser tattoo removal treatment:
The Laser treatment is considered as one of the safest procedure compared to any other laser treatment procedures like excision, dermabrasion. However, there are a few side effects related to the procedure, some of them are:
- There are certain colors which can be effectively removed while there are colors which do not respond very well to the laser treatment.
- The candidate may also experience some temporary pigmentary changes that mean the treated skin is paler or darker than the surrounding skin. Candidates may also experience hyperpigmentation which makes the treated skin darker than rest of the skin.
- Other than this the common temporary side effects are redness, tenderness, swelling, blistering, scabs, bruising, etc.
However, the best part of these side effects of the laser tattoo removal is most of them are temporary and they will resolve with time. Patients with darker skin tones are at greater risk for pigmentation so they must strictly avoid sun exposure of the treated area for weeks. The permanent side effects may be completely avoidable if the surgeon’s instructions are followed minutely.
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Dr.Dhami sir i am navneet i am under teratment ag lasr tattoo removing with q switch laser. but after 3 sitting my tattoo are asocciated with lichinoid reaction..reaction is in primary stage so..my doctor says to me we can stop treatment some time or. permant…so im ableto take further teratment yes or no.
Reply →Thank you for explaining that amateur tattoos need less laser treatment sessions. Personally, I think a benefit of this is that the tattoos people will most likely want removed would be the amateur ones. I’ll have to look more into tattoo removal.
Reply →Great Post, I really appreciate to blogger for this useful information. Keep sharing.
Reply →It’s good to know that the side effects are only temporary! My brother was telling me yesterday evening about how he is wanting to get rid of the tattoo that he got on his ankle a couple of years ago, and he was wanting to make sure that laser removal would be a good thing to look into getting done. I’ll make sure to pass this information along to him so that he can know more about laser tattoo removal!
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