How to Remove Tattoos

If you are looking to remove a tattoo, without a doubt you will find that laser surgery is one of the most effective ways to get a tattoo. There are many other ways to remove a tattoo but laser removal is definitely the most popular of all of the procedures today and does produce results. So how does it work and how is it used?

How it Works

With laser surgery, your skin is exposed to an intense beam of light either continuous or brief pulses depending on the type of laser. This process breaks down the ink and triggers your body to get rid of it via your body's natural waste removal processes.

Equipment Used

Different types of lasers are best for certain types of tattoos and certain types of ink. Sometimes, several different types of machines may be required to remove a tattoo. As technology develops, better machines are being made to improve performance, reduce pain and reduce scarring.

Side Effects of Laser Surgery

One of the side effects of laser surgery is the pain associated with burning the tattoo ink. In the process, you are also damaging the top layer of skin. Some describe say this process is just as painful or even more painful than getting the original tattoo, depending on the type of procedure.

By Diamon Dee