In life, circumstances are always changing. What we think is
good today may be a wrong for tomorrow. This is especially true when it comes
to major decisions like getting a tattoo. However, in recent times, the
available options for removing a tattoo are growing, and so are advancement in
the methods used.
o Changing body types - Your weight is no longer what it
used to be. You have either lost a lot or gained a lot. It can also be that you
have been working out and put on a lot of muscle. On the other hand, perhaps
you have just simply gotten older and your skin has loosened, wrinkled and/or
sagged.
o Breakups - We all know someone, or a friend of a friend
who tattooed "Jessica" on his shoulder only break up with her a month
later.
o Changing views - Maybe you were a rebellious teen making a
fearless statement on a positive issue, but since then you're older and have
changed some of your views. That symbol you tattooed on you arm is no longer an
issue.
o Bad tattoo design - Hopefully you are not one of the
unlucky ones and the tattoo artist messed your tattoo up and left you with an
unappealing design.
o Job or "society" issues - If you have a large or
easily visible tattoo, certain jobs or even certain individuals may look down
on you and deny you certain opportunities.
Should you find yourself in any of the above situations,
don't panic; there are various options you can look into for tattoo removal.
Let's begin with the cheapest methods then discuss some of the more costly
procedures.
o Creams - When looking to remove a tattoo, you will hear
about tattoo removal creams that are on the market today. While the cost of
these creams are relatively low (about a hundred bucks), compared to other
methods, you will probably get what you pay for. Some people claim that the
creams worked for them. Others say the cream faded their tattoo over time and
others say they saw no effect. If you're willing to roll the dice, tattoo
removal creams may be worth looking into. Just keep in mind that results can
vary.
o Cover-ups - A tattoo cover-up involves getting a new, fresh
tattoo over your old tattoo. This is not always possible, and is not always
done well. For example, you cannot expect to cover up a thick, black tattoo
with light ink, or get rid of a large, intricate design, without getting a
large, block-like design over it. Some tattoo artists are very good at doing
cover-ups. However, you should consult a highly regarded artist to see if he
thinks it would be successful. Here, the cost of tattoo removal (via cover-up)
is just the cost of the new tattoo itself.
Apart from those two options for tattoo removal there are
several types of medical procedures.
o Salabrasion - Salabrasion is a rather old technique that
actually involves sanding off your tattoo covered skin. Anesthetic is
administered to the area and then salt water is applied while your skin is
vigorously rubbed. Yes, this is as painful as it sounds and is likely to cause
scarring.
o Dermabrasion - With dermabrasion you are again basically
sanding off your skin. Anesthetic is also used in this type of tattoo removal.
Following that, a solution is applied (or simple ice packs are applied) to the
tattooed skin that freezes the area. A hand-held rotary instrument is then used
to scrape away the top layers of skin on the area. Due to the nature of the
procedure there will likely be bleeding as well as scarring.
o Excision - Excision is a procedure where the tattooed skin
is cut off. This is easiest with small tattoos however it is a tattoo removal
procedure that can be used for even larger tattoos. With larger tattoos, you
may undergo several the procedure several times. First cutting away the center
of the tattoo and then following up with the outer portions later. After
cutting away the skin and the tattoo, your skin is brought back together; in
some cases with large tattoos a skin graft is used to cover the removed area.
Local anesthetics are also used in this tattoo removal procedure.
The most common form of tattoo removal today is the use of a
laser to remove the tattoo. A focused laser is used to break apart the tattoo
ink under the surface of your skin. The rest of your skin remains unharmed and
there will not be scarring. Different wavelengths are used for different ink
colors which means the more colorful your tattoo, the more complex and costly
your laser tattoo removal will be.
While laser tattoo removal is very successful (although not
always completely), the cost of tattoo removal from laser procedures can be
quite expensive and time consuming. For a small, single-color tattoo, the cost
of tattoo removal may be one hundred to several hundred dollars.
For larger, thicker, more intricate and more colorful
tattoos, you may have to have up to 10 sessions to get your tattoo completely
removed. Sessions can range in cost anywhere from $100 to over $1,000, most
likely falling in the $400-$500 range. With laser tattoo removal a numbing
agent can be used beforehand if necessary, although most say it is a rather
painless tattoo removal procedure. One downside to laser tattoo removal is
obviously the cost of tattoo removal itself, as well as how long the complete
process can take. Individual sessions need to be spaced out to allow proper
time to heal.
As you can see there are various methods for getting your
tattoo removed. You can find a method to suit your budget and tolerance to
discomfort and pain. Just remember to do your research an make an informed
decision.
Omar Reyes is an author, publisher, and tattoo enthusiast.
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