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 Cost and the method used for the procedure are possibly the two greatest obstacles faced once the decision has been made to remove a tattoo. Tattoo Removal has never been a fun project, but when you inject tattoo removal cost into the mix the prospect becomes even less appealing.

Up until the last 20 years or so the methods were fairly limited and results could be less than desirable. Since we are living in the 21^st Century lets concentrate on the tattoo removal cost of the methods available today.

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Topical Tattoo Removal Cream

There are three layers to the skin: the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous layer, with tattoo pigment being deposited in the second layer, or the dermis. The top layer of the skin, the epidermis, is the part we see when looking at the skin.  It is also this layer which protects the body from germs and bacterial infections and seals in moisture contained in the body.

The Epidermis contains living cells which are then covered by a thin layer of dead cells cells that are constantly moving to the surface as the epidermis renews itself.  The dead cells are pushed to the surface as the new ones are produced at the base of the epidermis. The dead cells eventually flake away to reveal a new, smooth, glowing layer of skin beneath.

The epidermis is also the layer of skin that contains the pigment producing cells known as melanocytes. The melanocytes produce skin pigment known as melanin. The more melanocytes a layer of skin contains the more melanin is produced and the darker the skin. The fewer the melanocytes the less melanin is produced and the lighter the skin. Freckles are produced because the melanocytes are not evenly dispersed in the lower levels of the epidermis, creating spots of pigmented skin separated by areas of skin totally devoid of skin pigment.

The question is, does a topical tattoo removal cream, also known as bleaching cream, whitening cream, fade cream or lightening cream or gel have the ability to penetrate through the epidermis to the dermis and remove tattoo pigment?

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As a tattoo removal agent Trichloroacetic Acid, commonly abbreviated as TCA (TCA tattoo removal) , has been successfully tested in two medical studies and mentioned in a third study which we could not confirm.

The first known medical study performed to test the efficacy of TCA as a tattoo removal agent was the six year study from1979 through 1984 by two British Plastic Surgeons, Dr T. A. Piggot and R.W. Norris of the Department of Plastic Surgery, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle, England.

The Piggot/Norris medical study was inspired by the 1972 published report of a 4 year study by Surgeon Captain R.W.B. Scutt, Dermatologist, F.R.C.P (Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians) concerning the incident of tattoo regret among the tattooed population of sailors in the Royal Navy between 1963 and 1966. The percentage of tattoo regret among the study group was as high as 70% by the time they were married. At the time, it was discovered that about 500 sailors were acquiring hand tattoos and about 4,000 sailors were acquiring forearm tattoos annually. This eventually led to the discouragement of tattoos on young recruits entering Naval training beginning in the late 1960’s and eventually the British Parliament passing a Bill against the tattooing of minors in 1969. Continued at TCA Tattoo Removal…

We’re  alerting everyone  to an upcoming report on TCA as a tattoo removal product. There is no perfect tattoo removal product on the market. Laser  gets better press than it sometimes deserves. It can burn, leave scars and fail to remove some of the lighter pigment colors at an extremely high price. IPL is a form of light used to remove tattoos, but it also has its drawbacks.

Our upcoming report on TCA tattoo removal will be very revealing and of major interest to those currently considering the removal of a tattoo.

Stay  tuned, you won’t be disappointed.