Healthy Skin Association

Do you have a tattoo and are now considering the various tattoo removal methods? Consider the following options:

Laser surgery

The most common method of tattoo removal is by laser surgery. Pulses of highly concentrated light beams shatter the ink of the tattoo into tiny fragments which are cleared out by the body’s immune system. It usually takes more than one treatment and this increases the risk for damage to the skin. Experts in tattoo removal claim that new technology has reduced the complications of scarring and are either minimal or non-existent. Treatment afterwards may include:

• Apply an antibiotic ointment and a sterile dressing three times a day.
• Apply cool compresses to reduce discomfort. Take a non-aspirin medication for pain.
• Shower as directed by the doctor.
• Watch for signs and symptoms of infection such as crusting, redness and oozing. Call the doctor to report any of these symptoms.
• For three months, wear a sun block with an SPF of 25 or higher and no makeup in the area treated.

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Laser tattoo removal is becoming a more viable option for many unhappy tattoo owners. Whether it’s the unsightly Chinese characters you thought translated to “love”, or the name of your ex, tattoo regret can strike people years after they’ve been inked. Removing tattoos via laser therapy is one of the safest methods of removing a tattoo available, however; it is not without its drawbacks. There are known side effects, and some tattoos cannot even be fully removed. In this article, we will discuss everything you may have been wondering about removing a tattoo using this method.

Like many other things, the cost of removing your tattoo can vary depending on numerous factors, including which state you live in and the reputation of the clinician conducting the procedure. Typically, this service rests in the $200 to $350 per visit range. Again, this is depending on quite a few things, and your removal could cost up into the thousands of dollars range. A Dermatologist or Cosmetic Surgeon who does tattoo removal as a part of his or her practice will charge more than a local laser tattoo removal clinic with trained clinicians operating the equipment. Also, the more skin your tattoo covers the more it is going to cost to remove it. Consider all factors before moving forward with tattoo removal, and remember to think long-term. Remember, this procedure is generally considered to be a cosmetic procedure and will most likely not be covered by your health insurance. It is almost certain that you will be paying out of your pocket.

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Tattoo Removal Reviews

Tattoo Removal Reviews

When you are looking for a tattoo removal product, you need to educate yourself about the products by reading some tattoo removal reviews.

It’s been our goal to focus on reviewing the numerous tattoo removal methods consumers are considering. We look at the claims companies make regarding their products and treatment methods to remove a tattoo. Our tattoo removal reviews have covered laser treatments, surgical removal, and tattoo removal creams, to name a few.

In our tattoo tattoo removal reviews, we’ve discovered a number of reasons why many people should consider or not consider a particular treatment to remove their unwanted tattoos. A decision whether or not to choose a certain method often depends on the person and the financial, mental, and physical cost they are willing to endure.

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Two female college students recently took part in a tattoo removal test pitting Tatbgone against Laser tattoo removal. The two young women had come to regret what they had at one time regarded as glamorous art. One of the young women had a butterfly placed on her ankle and the other had the name of her ex-husband placed in a very personal location on her back side.

The test was conducted in Philadelphia with the help of Dr. Andrew Pollack of the Philadelphia Institute of Dermatology. The testing was covered and reported on by television station WPVI in Philadelphia. They wanted to record the comparative success between a highly publicized tattoo removal cream on the internet and Laser removal. Both women were in a hurry to remove their tattoos, but were willing to try a cream removal system first because of the convenience and low cost when compared to laser removal.

With the help of Dr. Pollack, both women agreed to help Action News test TatBgone against the laser.

Learn the results of this study: Tatbgone vs. Laser