Although there are different methods to remove tattoos that you are not satisfied with for various reasons, the healthiest and definitive solution is laser tattoo removal. It is possible to get rid of the tattoos that have been done without enough thought or that you no longer want to see between 5-8 sessions to be held at 1 month intervals.
Since tattoo removal belongs to the class of medical procedures, it is quite normal to wonder what you will experience during and after the procedure. So, what do you need to know about laser tattoo removal? We have compiled the most curious ones for you in the light of the issues consulted by our patients who applied to our clinic for tattoo removal.
How is tattoo removal done?
First of all, it is important to know that tattoo inks contain high amounts of heavy metal compounds (such as manganese, copper, mercury and lead). It is the heavy metal compounds, which are too large for white blood cells to destroy, that give your tattoo a bright color and shape.
For this reason, high laser energy is the most basic way to get rid of tattoos in a healthy way. By exposing your tattoo to high laser pulses, the color pigments placed under the skin are destroyed. The broken pigments are destroyed by the cells and removed from the body.
The number of sessions in tattoo removal may vary depending on variables such as the size of the tattoo, the quality of the dye used, the layer of the skin on which it is placed, the area where it is made and the age of the tattoo.
The most easily removable tattoos are tattoos over 5 years old. With today’s technology, any color and any type of tattoo (including eyebrow and lip contour) can be removed without leaving a trace after the required number of sessions. Especially tattoos with dark colors such as black can be removed faster than other colors because they can absorb light more. Since this tolerance is higher for colored tattoos, the procedure may take up to 1-2 sessions.
Is there a suitable time for tattoo removal?
Laser tattoo removal can be applied in all seasons. The area completely sheds its crust 1 month after the application. In procedures performed in summer, the area should be protected from the sun until the scab is removed. If the patient is planning to go on vacation, it would be most logical to postpone the session until after the vacation.
Is tattoo removal a painful procedure?
Just as it is natural to feel some pain when getting a tattoo, it is also natural to feel a small amount of pain when having it removed.
What should I do after the sessions?
After the session, the patient is recommended ointments that do not contain silver. Applying these ointments to the area for 1 week in the recommended amount prevents the risk of stains that may occur in contact with the sun and helps to keep the area moist.
