Old School or New Technology - The Reality of Tattoo Removal

Yes, the technology is sophisticated, brilliant, advanced, and for many effective, yet the reality of laser tattoo removal still exists… laser tattoo removal is hardly idyllic.

Laser tattoo removal is as painful, if not more, than getting a tattoo in the first place. Here’s the difference, though: you get the tattoo in one session, but the removal sessions might number as many as 30 -- each one as painful as the one before it. And, what’s worse, the four- to six-week intervals between each session give you tons of time to think about your next, fun filled laser treatment.

Old school tattoo removal methods include actually cutting the tattoo out of the skin to remove it, and sanding off layers and layers of skin until pigmented skin is worn away. However the difference between these older methods and new “cutting edge” laser removal –with old school techniques you can count on having a scar and the total amount the scar will cost upfront.

Finding a Qualified Doctor for Laser Tattoo Removal

Be careful when you go to choose a laser tattoo removal doctor, as the title “physician or surgeon” does not automatically mean the person is qualified to operate lasers safely.

The last decade, an amazing surge in tattoo popularity created a growing demand of people not only getting tattoos, but also people wanting to remove tattoos. And with tattoo removal expanding into a lucrative business, more and more doctors from all disciplines have started jumping aboard the cosmetic gravy train advertising they now offer laser treatments.

Although it may be legal for physicians, and or nurses depending on the state, to perform laser tattoo removal treatments, it does not necessarily mean they are qualified to do so. Operating lasers requires extensive knowledge in the area of light amplification, certified training, actual hands-on experience, and a history of proven results in order to safely treat patients with lasers.