You once adored Sophie, but Naveen is your honey now. The tribal wings on your arms vowed your college buddies, but the executives in your company are not nearly as impressed.
A large number of people regret the tattoos they have got in their youth. A study was conducted regarding laser tattoo removal at a laser center in Milan, Italy. There were 352 people in the study examined during 1995 to 2010. According to this study, about half of people who get tattoos, try to remove them later. Only then, they come to know that tattoo removal is a long and expensive procedure, and may not erase the tattoo completely.
Laser Tattoo Removal is one of the most effective and friendly options for tattoo removal that does not involve cutting into the skin, but uses light pulses of high concentration to remove the tattoo. Commonly used laser tattoo removal procedures use Q-switched lasers. The Q-switched laser is applied over a number of sessions. Here are some points, which affect the success of laser tattoo removal.
Laser Tattoo Removal Success Factors;
1. Tattoo Size
Size has a significant impact on the success of tattoo removal. Smaller the size, easier it is to remove the tattoo. It is just like a design drawn on a paper with a lead pencil. Larger designs will take longer to be erased. Tattoos larger than 12 inches are particularly difficult to remove.
2. Tattoo Color
The dermatologists have known the effect of color for years. Colors, such as greens, yellows, and blues reduce the chances of effective tattoo removal by as much as 80%. Black and red colors respond well to the laser. All-black tattoos showed a 58% successful removal rate while tattoos with a combination of black and red pigments showed a 51% success rate after 10 sessions. A dermatologist explained that black and red inks absorb the wavelength of Q-switched lasers better than other colors.
3. Tattoo Age
As the tattoo age increases, the ink goes deeper into the skin. Older tattoos are harder to remove than newer ones. Laser’s ability to break ink particles reduces as it goes deeper into the skin.
4. Smoking
Here is another addition to the long list of smoking drawbacks! According to a study, smoking reduces the chances of success of the procedure by 70%. This reduction is attributed to the long-known fact that smoking slows down the healing process.
A great option for tattoo seekers
If you are the one who is seeking a tattoo, here is great news for you. There is an erasable ink developed with the help of Harvard Medical School dermatologist. This ink is permanent in all respects, but it responds quickly to the laser. In fact, lasers can remove a tattoo made with this ink in only one session! You have less pain, less expense, and perfect removal. Freedom-2 LLC has already started manufacturing this erasable ink, and many other companies may follow suit.
Companies are continuously updating their laser tattoo removal technology. They have introduced new lasers, which work well on those hard-to-remove colors. If you know anyone considering to have a tattoo, ask her to think twice, and choose erasable ink if she is determined to have one.
Another point to think about twice before having a tattoo is that professional tattoo removal is a cosmetic procedure, which most likely would not be covered under medical insurance. So if you rely on medical insurance for your treatments, it might not be helpful here.
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