There are many different tattoo removal techniques and all have advantages as well as disadvantages. The best tattoo removal techniques can vary according to the person and tattoo and it is necessary for anyone wanting to remove a tattoo to do research on the subject and decide on which of the tattoo removal techniques is most suitable for their personal situation. The removal techniques that are available today are laser treatment, abrasion, scarification, camouflaging and surgery.Laser treatment is one of the most common tattoo removal techniques and although it is popular and is effective, there are also side effects that can be considered drawbacks. Although it can lighten tattoos to a point where they are virtually invisible, it is probable that several expensive sessions will be necessary in order to achieve the desired effect. Of the tattoo removal techniques it is also the only method that causes hypo pigmentation, or a lightening of the skin area surrounding the tattoo. If the exact pigments used in the tattoo ink are known, then the laser treatment is successful, but more than likely this information will not be obtainable. This is because the ingredients for the ink are not given on the bottles and considered a trade secret. It should be a consideration though, that lasers as tattoo removal techniques can also cause the ink to release allergens which will result in an allergic reaction.
Abrasion is another of the tattoo removal techniques and it removes the tattoo by scraping away the skin layers with the ink. There are more than one abrasive tattoo removal techniques, but the variation using a salt solution to remove the pigments and not have to scrape as deep. It is only rarely used and all abrasive techniques leave behind a scar. Some scars may not be very noticeable, but others can be deep and obvious to see. Scarification is the removal of a tattoo with an acid solution and this is a harsh method that will always leave behind a scar.Camouflaging does not completely remove the tattoo, but instead it covers up something that should not be seen. This is not the right choice of tattoo removal techniques for someone wanting to completely remove a tattoo. The last of the tattoo removal techniques is also the most extreme and this would be surgery. There are several surgical tattoo removal techniques, but most common is a balloon inserted under the skin which expands the tissues and then the scar can be removed. The tissue expansion is important to reduce scarring during these tattoo removal techniques to a minimum, although a scar is unavoidable. For large tattoos you will also have to undergo many smaller surgeries in order to completely remove the tattoo.
There are no perfect tattoo removal techniques since every tattoo and skin is unique. The tattoo removal techniques should be carefully chosen and specialists should be consulted for advice before beginning the removal. It is best to consider all tattoo removal techniques and after collecting enough information then decide what is best for your case
