Tattoo Removal

Tattoo removal is a fast growing need, with the opening of mindsets to be more accepting of body art. Though now a global trend, tattoos have always been part of the Indian tradition.

Before embarking on a course of permanent tattoo removal treatments, it is important to understand the key factors that play a role in determining the outcomes for a laser tattoo removal procedure.

This is the next most important factor. It is a known fact that the head and the neck areas have a richer network of blood vessels and lymphatic channels, and so have a better drainage as compared to areas like the hands and the feet. This helps in faster and more complete clearance of the tattoo particles, once they have been broken down by the laser to smaller sizes. Accordingly, tattoos on the head and neck, may require less treatment sessions than tattoos on the hands and/or the feet. The clearance follows the pattern as shown below.

This is a very important factor, since appropriate matching of the laser wavelength with the pigment, is an absolute must for tattoo removal. Black pigments do best, as they readily absorb the laser energy. Red pigments come next, with multicolored tattoos likely to take more sessions for clearance as compared to the black tattoos.

It is very easy to understand that the denser the tattoo, the more the pigment, and the longer it takes for removal by laser. This is something that needs to be factored in into the laser tattoo removal time frame. Of late, it has been possible to hasten the tattoo clearance by fine tuning protocols, and using multiple passes, stacking pulses, combination lasers and so on. These techniques underline the constant innovation possible in laser tattoo removal, and needs careful patient selection, wise choice of options, and a strong follow up protocol, all of which are our strengths at Bright Clinic

Layering of tattoos, may take longer time to clearance than a single layered tattoo. In understanding this factor about permanent tattoo removal, we can also understand why tattoo removal creams do not work. No tattoo removal cream is able to reach the depth of the skin, where the pigment if located, leaving lasers as the only treatment option to blast out pigment.

It is possible to have a textural change/ scarring of the tattoo site – either from the process of tattooing, or from previous attempts for tattoo removal. It is important to proceed with caution, to prevent worsening of the tattoo, while simultaneously correcting the textural irregularities as well. It is here that our permanent tattoo removal protocols score over other methods – our protocol is aimed at managing previous tattoo removal failures, while simultaneously removing the pigment with each treatment session.

It is always necessary to keep these factors in mind, before planning for a permanent laser tattoo removal. The initial sessions need close monitoring, as there may be some oozing, crusting and even blistering, post a session of laser tattoo removal, and this needs some careful looking after. Later on, it is only a waiting game, as it does take time for the clearance to be visible and for changes to be noticeable. But then, after that step, you can surely enjoy the happily ever after!

For more information about  tattoo removal  please call us or visit our clinic at Kokapet, Narsingi