Category: tattoo removal

Think Before you Ink

    So the event you commemorated with a tattoo is something you’d rather not remember. Or the tattoo you got in your 20s no longer reflects the real you. How can I  get rid of your “tat”?

    Today’s laser technology makes it possible to eliminate or fade most tattoos In the past, tattoos were surgically shaved, scraped or frozen off, or peeled away with chemicals.Sometimes this would leave a scar.

    A few points to pounder before you INK…….

    1. Not all tattoos will disappear

    It’s important to set your expectations by speaking with a laser treatment expert. Some tattoos fade only partially after these treatments.

    2. Older is better

    How long ago did you get your tattoo? The answer makes a difference. Older tattoos fade generally more easily with laser treatments than newer ones.

    3. Body placement matters

    Where did you get your tattoo? Fading is generally slower for tattoos located further down the arm or leg.

    4. Who did it?

    Did you get an amateur tattoo? Those are usually easier to remove than professional tattoos.

    5. Different colors, different lasers

    No single laser can remove all tattoo colors. Different dyes respond to different light wavelengths. Black and dark green are the easiest colors to remove; yellow, purple, turquoise and fluorescent dyes are hardest to fade.

    6. Your skin may change

    Tattooing itself may scar or change skin texture, an effect often hidden by the dyes. If laser removal uncovers skin changes, you may be left with what looks like a “ghost” of your old tattoo.

    7. Sunscreen can help

    Laser treatments may darken or lighten skin pigment over and around the tattoo. Apply sunscreen before and after laser tattoo removal to minimize changes in your skin pigment. For the same reason, wait for your tan to fade before having a tattoo removed.

    8. The darkening effect

    Certain cosmetic tattoos, such as pink, white and flesh-colored lip liners, may darken immediately with laser therapy. This effect can usually be corrected with further treatment. If immediate skin darkening is a concern, the laser should be tested on a small spot first.

    9. Are you allergic?

    If you experienced an allergic reaction when getting your tattoo — intense itching and swelling — tell your doctor. Using a “Q-switched” laser to remove the tattoo may trigger a more serious allergic reaction.

    Finally, before getting more body art, remember that it is meant to be permanent. Make sure the tattoo you are thinking about is one you won’t mind having later in life!

    Is X-Tattoo Removal Right for You?

    Is X-Tattoo Removal Right for You?

      Yes! More then likely. Every tattoo is different, removal techniques—including the type of laser used—must be tailored to your particular needs. And some tattoos are especially stubborn. Green, yellow and fluorescent inks are notoriously difficult to remove. Their absorption spectra often fall outside most lasers’ targeted color spectrums. What’s more, tattoo inks sometimes contain chemicals like iron oxide or titanium dioxide, which makes it even more difficult for laser beams to “explode” color pigments.
      You would be a good candidate for tattoo removal (meaning you won’t suffer scarring) if you have medium to fair skin and a tattoo that contains dark (but not dense) ink and a superficial ink depth. Medium or fair-skinned people react well because the laser can selectively target ink. If your tattoo happens to be on your arms, chest, buttocks, or anywhere else with good circulation, even better. Areas with poor circulation are more work to treat.
      If you have darker skin, don’t worry.Tattoo removal is still possible on people with darker skin tones, but your physician must use lasers with specific wavelengths to minimize potential problems.

      Scottish Skin care Firm Rapped over False Tattoo Removal Claim

      Scottish Skin care Firm Rapped over False Tattoo Removal Claim

        We are glad to see that the ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) have gotten tough with a Scottish skincare firm that was claiming to have  lotion that makes tattoos disappear in as little as twelve months. According to the Daily Record, the firm was making false claims that they had tested the product in two studies when in fact, they had not. False advertising aside, most tattoo removal creams are ineffective and in a few cases dangerous – the ones that use the same sort of acid that topical wart removers do can cause permanent scarring as they  work by taking the ink out while taking off thick layers of skin along with it.

        Scottish Skincare Firm Rapped [taken to task] Over Tattoo Removal Claim

        How does Laser Tattoo Removal work?

        How does Laser Tattoo Removal work?

          Lasers work by emitting specialized, safe yet powerful, single wavelength beams of light. Laser light, if utilized properly, has properties that allow it to pass harmlessly through normal skin layers until it reaches the ink in your unwanted tattoo. The light energy called photon energy will be converted into thermal (heat), acoustic (sound) and mechanical (physical) energy upon hitting the large target ink particles. This leads to the breakdown of these larger ink particles into many smaller ink particles. These small particles can now be processed by your body’s natural cleansing mechanism and removed.