7 Most Common Misconceptions in Laser Tattoo Removal

7 Most Common Misconceptions in Laser Tattoo Removal

By DR. KAVITHA GV MANDAL DIRECTOR OF SK TRUDERMA, DERMATOLOGIST, COSMETOLOGIST

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Laser Tattoo Removal 7 myths about Laser Yattoo

Want to have a tattoo, the decision is totally personal and an emotional. The tattoo can be someone’s name or some icons or quote, it all depends on individual decision.

But many a time we take a back seat to get our self-inked because we think it is permanent in nature and it cannot be removed later. This would be true if it was some 20 years ago but now since we have laser tattoo removal , things are totally different.

This piece of content is dedicated to all those who want to have their tattoos removed but have some misconception.

Let’s discuss about some common misconceptions about tattoo removal.

7 Most Common Misconceptions in Laser Tattoo Removal Myth #1: Black Ink Is very difficult or Impossible To Remove No, it is not. The laser works by targeting the pigment so the darker the ink, the easier it is to remove. Black colour can be broken up completely and extremely efficiently.

Myth #2: Skin gets burn during the treatment

It is absolutely safe and it does not burn the skin.

Laser only target the ink and is very accurate.

Also based on the requirements the wavelength is determined hence burning is completely avoided.

Myth #3: The duration of the treatment is usually very long Treatment is usually customized and it depends entirely on the complexity of your tattoo.

Myth #4: Tattoo removal treatments need to be taken frequently and regularly It is very simple laser treatment. The number of visits is usually decided by a dermatologist based on the complexity of the tattoo and each session it can be planned based on your comfort because is

not a medical treatment. A tattoo is a dye which needs to be removed so laser treatment is a simple and most effective procedure.

Myth #5: Laser tattoo removal can be done by anyone It is very important to understand that if treatment goes wrong it can badly damage the skin. It requires lots of scientific and technical skill. So it is always advised to take the treatment from a seasoned dermatologist if you want a safe and hassle-free laser removal.

Myth #6: All are a good candidate for tattoo removal done No not everyone is an ideal candidate for laser tattoo removal. Usually, the objective of laser treatment is to target pigment that’s in the dye but sometimes it also affects the melanin in their skin.

So the tattoo removal becomes more complex if the skin is darker. Darker the skin the more complicated is the process. A dermatologist usually evaluates before the treatment starts.

Myth #7: Laser Tattoo Removal is scarring Laser treatment is usually very safe and is a daycare procedure. Based on the various

parameter the evaluation is done and then the wavelength of the lasers are pre-determined and thus the chances of scarring are nil.

Laser Tattoo Removal Facilities

Sk Truderma provides treatments which are approved by the US FDA. We provide a safe, effective and affordable treatment which is at par with international quality. Our dermatologists use facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and plan out the treatment. Each and every patient is given personalized attention.

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