Tattoo Removal Techniques That You Need to Know

If you are have an unwanted tattoo on your skin, it may be the best time to have that removed. There are many tattoo removal treatments that you can try. Let us discuss how the different tattoo removal in NY works.

1. Dermabrasion- The process involves sloughing away the top layers of skin to eliminate the pigment and skin effected. A new skin is expected to grow. Dermabrasion can be performed with sandpaper, caustic acids and salt. Local anesthetic is usually applied before the skin is abraded, and it may take several days to heal and feel better. If your unwanted tattoo happens to be located on your face, this treatment is obviously not the best one for you because it may result to scarring. It may also result to pain which can be more painful than the process of getting a tattoo. Skin discoloration may also arise. This is because of the possible damage on the treated area.

2. Tattoo cover-ups - In this process, a new tattoo will be applied directly over the original tattoo. Most people are pleased with the result of this particular method. The laser treatment will be performed before the new tattoo is applied. The artist must have a better canvas so the original tattoo must be lightened up first. It may only take one to three treatments to lighten a tattoo for a cover-up tattoo. This is considered to be a cheap tattoo removal option.

3. Tattoo removal creams- There are many brands that have been coming out in the market that promise to lighten up the appearance of the tattoo. These creams have been known to bleach or lighten the tattooed area but the result can only be permanent.

4. Cryosurgery- it is recognized as the "freezing" method of tattoo removal where liquid nitrogen is applied to the tattooed area. It may result to unwanted side effects like bleeding, blistering and pain.

5. Laser tattoo removal in NYC – Laser tattoo removal is considered to be the standard of care among the many tattoo removal options that we have. The number of treatments will depend on the size and color of your tattoo. You have to speak to a board certified dermatologist for professional advice. It may also depend on the patients’ age, size, and type of tattoo, the colour of the patient's skin, as well as the depth to which the tattoo pigment extends.