Myths and Truth about Laser Tattoo Removal

Bad memories always suck but if the memory is engraved on your body reminding you every day, then that is pure emotional torture. For instance, you have a fancy tattoo of your girlfriend’s name and after the breakup, she left and now your current sweetheart gets pissed over every time she sees your ex’s name on your body. In another case, you were rejected in the interview just for having a tattoo. There are many cases but in such cases, you need to get rid of the tattoo for a positive outcome.

In such situations, you need to remove your tattoo permanently. However, people do not want to visit a professional to get the tattoo removed properly. Therefore, they experiment by burning the area or use corrosive acids that lead to health hazards. The best option available to get your tattoo removed permanently is laser tattoo removal. Unfortunately, people have created many myths around them. We will be busting a few myths and reveal the truth.

Laser removal is not for all skin types, you cannot remove a permanent tattoo, and treatment is painful

Earlier one myth was doing the rounds that may be true that dark skin people cannot get laser removal treatment but with cutting-edge technology, one can be treated with any skin type and works perfectly. You should know that the older your tattoo is the more it is easier to remove it as the ink is fading with time. So whether you are sporting a new tattoo or were inked twenty years ago, with laser removal your tattoo is completely erased. You will indeed experience pain during the treatment procedure, you can reduce the pain by applying lidocaine cream or if you have a small tattoo then use a local anesthetic or use anesthetic cream for a large tattoo. The pain is much less than when you were inked.

Takes a few minutes, causes radiation, as well as cancer and tattoo removal creams are best

The treatment process is faster than traditional methods, but multiple sessions are required for completely removing the tattoo. Depending on the tattoo size, professionals will decide the length and duration of sessions. The biggest myth is laser tattoo removal causes cancer. It is a completely safe procedure when treated by certified professionals. You will experience some pain and discomfort but using FDA accredited laser eliminates any possible danger. Tattoo removal creams help in fading out the ink but not completely. Moreover, the money you will be spending on creams will sum up to a huge bill.

Scar in the skin and any professional can remove the tattoo through laser

No one likes a scar in the skin and laser tattoo machines only remove the skin’s top layer. With strict quality control and FDA approved lasers, scarring is the last thing you should be worried about. You should remember that every professional are not trained on how to operate the laser machine and is performed by the certified medical professionals only. Before scheduling an appointment, ensure that you are getting the treatment from a professional clinic.