Years ago, you just had to have that certain tattoo. Now
that you’re older and wiser, what can you do about it? Are
there tattoo removal options that really work?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BALTIMORE, Aug. 31, 2011 — We’ve all made mistakes, so it’s easy to forgive and forget. A tattoo, however, never lets you forget. Maybe the tattoo that made you so proud when you first got it now makes you cringe. Perhaps your tattoo, being many years old, has shifted from its original site or the ink has blurred. Whatever the reason, do you wish you
could just wipe the slate clean? Now you can!
Laser Treatments Come to the Rescue
Tattoo removal has come a long way. Today’s laser procedures
do a remarkable job, removing multicolor tattoos with
minimal scarring. You may also need fewer sessions to
complete the process than ever before.
The safety and effectiveness of tattoo removal has improved
in recent years, thanks to advances in laser technology.
Laser treatments — very precise, very intense pulses of
light — break down the pigments deep in the skin, after
which they are absorbed by the body naturally, through the
lymphatic system. As a result, the tattoo gradually fades
away.
Are Laser Treatments Easy?
Black pigment is the easiest to remove, but red and dark
blue respond well, too. Green, orange, light blue, and white
pigments have presented a challenge in the past, but today’s
lasers can dissolve them over time. Color isn’t the only
factor that affects removal, though. Tattoos on
thick-skinned areas like the abdomen require fewer sessions
than those on thin-skinned areas, such as an ankle.
The number of treatments required for removing tattoos can
vary immensely, depending on the size and colors used. The
average number of sessions required is between 6 and 15.
Some people compare the laser sensations to the feeling of a
rubber band snapping against their skin. Topical anesthesia
is applied to your tattoo before each treatment to keep
discomfort to a minimum. While each session usually takes
only a few minutes, you have to wait approximately 6-12
weeks between appointments to allow the site to heal
properly. Side effects can include some redness and minimal
swelling. Both subside shortly after treatment.
If you’re looking to return to a clean slate, find a
licensed plastic surgeon or dermatologist (such as the
experts at the Cosmetic Surgery Center of Maryland) and ask
about laser tattoo removal.
About The Cosmetic Surgery Center of Maryland: CSCMD is a
nationally recognized cosmetic surgery practice located in
the Baltimore area. Their offices are in the Bellona Surgery
Center at 8322 Bellona Avenue, Suite 300, Towson, MD 21204.
They can be reached at 410-296-0414 or at
http://www.cscmd.com.
Media Contact: Lauren Weinberg, Cosmetic Surgery Center of
Maryland, 410-296-0414, http://www.cscmd.com
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