{"id":11789,"date":"2021-05-12T08:43:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/?p=11789"},"modified":"2024-01-13T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-13T00:00:00","slug":"tattoo-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/tattoo-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Tattoo Removal Before and After: Ultimate Guide 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether that tattoo just doesn\u2019t look great anymore, or it brings up bad memories, getting it removed will be on your mind. And there\u2019s nothing wrong with that. You should feel happy with your body \u2013 whether that means adding tattoos or removing them.<\/p>\n

So, how exactly do you go about getting tattoo removal? Well, we\u2019ve created this guide so you can find out. From legitimate tattoo removal methods to common questions and concerns.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s cut to the chase, starting with the most popular way to remove a tattoo: laser tattoo removal.<\/p>\n

Laser Tattoo Removal: Your Best Option<\/h2>\n

Laser tattoo removal is the process of firing lasers at your skin to remove a tattoo. But don\u2019t freak out \u2013 there aren\u2019t any James Bond villain lasers coming your way and you don\u2019t need to be strapped down to a table either.<\/p>\n

In fact, the laser tattoo removal is comparable to IPL (intense pulsed light) hair removal treatment, and other laser hair removal methods.<\/p>\n

You just book a session at a clinic that offers laser tattoo removal and show up for your appointment. No major surgery necessary (although surgery is an option for removing tattoos \u2013 see below).<\/p>\n

How Do the Lasers Work?<\/h3>\n
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The lasers penetrate your skin to the dermis layer, which is where the tattoo ink was deposited. But don\u2019t worry \u2013 unlike tattoo needles, the laser doesn\u2019t actually penetrate your skin.<\/p>\n

Instead, the laser fires natural infrared light at different wavelengths. The ink absorbs the light and breaks down from a semi-solid state to a solid state. Basically, the light turns the ink from large, permanent particles to smaller and smaller particles.<\/p>\n

Once the ink has fractured into very small particles, your immune system can get to work. Your body will naturally try to flush out the \u2018foreign\u2019 ink particles that were too large to tackle before. Macrophages (special white blood cells that work for the immune system) slowly remove the ink via your blood.<\/p>\n

It sounds a bit scary, but laser tattoo removal is completely safe<\/strong>. It\u2019s actually the recommended method of tattoo removal by the FDA<\/a>, and a lot of laser tattoo removal equipment is checked and approved by the FDA too.<\/p>\n

Wavelengths<\/h3>\n
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The wavelengths needed depend on the color of the ink<\/a>. Some colors absorb more light and break down easier, while other colors are more stubborn.<\/p>\n