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Tattoo Removal Chicago

Tattoo Removal: Who Says Tattoos Have To Be Permanent Youth in all its glory or a tour in the Armed Forces can result in a tattoo or two. No matter the reason why tattoos are applied over time the desire to have them removed is becoming more apparent. As we age and grow in maturity we find the tattoo we acquired on spring break is not what defines us as an adult or perhaps the name of an ex-spouse still resides painfully on your arm. Tattoos can even make it difficult to obtain employment as these inked designs can be associated with a specific lifestyle that some see as undesirable. For those who want to have tattoos removed, there are more options available than ever before.

Some such options include the following tattoo removal procedures, which are available in Chicago:

. Dermabrasion- the removal of skin cells through the sanding or exfoliating of the skin with particles or crystals applied to the skin surface.

. Salabrasion-similar to dermabrasion but this method uses a salt application.

. Cryosurgery- the use of extreme cold to destroy the tissue.

. Excision-the cutting away of the tattoo.

. Laser Removal- non-invasive procedure that removes tattoo pigment with laser waves.

. Balms-home method for removal using a fading cream or balm that dissolves ink pigment over time with numerous applications.

Each removal method varies in the efficiency and speed of tattoo removal. Some methods may require repeated applications in order to achieve desired results. Procedures such as laser removal may require a topical anesthetic, as the removal is often more severe in pain than the tattoo application itself. Some methods will result in permanent scarring while others such as the Q switched laser offer less scar risk. Depending on the tattoo pigment it may require 8 to 12 treatments spaced at least 8 weeks apart. The tattoo will require a topical antibiotic ointment and a dressing after treatment. The tattoo should begin to fade within 6 to 8 weeks. The application of balms or creams breaks up pigmentation of the ink allowing it to be absorbed by the body. It is cautioned that certain pigments such as the color yellow can become toxic to the body when dissolving. Laser s can cause burns to the skin as well as scarring.

As with any cosmetic procedure such as a chemical peel it is advised to meet with a Chicago dermatologist prior to treatment. A dermatologist can refer you to a tattoo removal specialist as well as go over the various removal methods in more detail. You will want to know the benefits as well as the risks associated with each option. It may have taken only a few minutes to choose the tattoo design but it should take an informative decision on how to remove the once permanent but soon to fade tattoo.