It is estimated that 50% of people who get a tattoo think about having it removed later. Tattoo removal in Chicago benefits from advances in laser removal technology.
Tattoo ink is inserted through the top layer of skin (epidermis) and into the second layer of skin (dermis). Short pulses of laser light are sent into the dermis to fragment the pigments of the tattoo into very tiny particles. Such tiny particles can be carried away by the body’s own immune system.
The number of ink colors within a tattoo will dictate how quickly and completely it can be removed. Each wavelength of laser targets a different color. Black being the easiest to remove since it responds to all wavelengths. Each tattoo is unique and tattoo removal must be tailored to suit each individual case.
Laser tattoo removal is safer than other traditional tattoo removal procedures. Surgical removal and dermal abrasion (sandpaper, acid) can require anesthetics and leave scar tissue. Lasers have been perfected and used for tattoo removal since the 1980’s with minimal side effects.
There are various reasons for having a tattoo removed. Laser tattoo removal in Chicago is safe and possibly life changing. If a tattoo holds a person back from their life’s goals or reminds them of an old love when someone new is in their life, then now is the time to eliminate the burden.