If you’ve recently joined the “Ink Regret” Club or are a Charter Member and if you’re still debating whether to have the ink removed here are some hints that will help when you’re finally convinced to get your tatts lasered off.
1. Forget the discount places.
Discount places advertise great prices and sell you a group of appointments for a “cheaper” price. There are several reasons not to use cheaper clinics or discount promotions for tattoo removal.
- It’s a medical procedure. There’s a chance you could burn and scar. Using outdated equipment increases the chance of that. Go to a clinic with experienced estheticians and the best equipment (like Caddell’s!) who can provide you with the best laser tattoo removal.
2. It will take many treatments.
That tattoo that took an hour to get will take several appointments to remove. They don’t just disappear; laser tattoo removal isn’t an eraser that can magically erase your tattoo. The laser used at your tattoo removal appointment focuses on the ink and breaks down the tattoo ink particles and then they are absorbed by your immune system. It takes eight weeks for the particles to get absorbed so at your next appointment, the laser will pinpoint and breakdown new particles.
3. The cost of laser tattoo removal.
Even with the growing popularity of tattoo removal and the number of clinics offering the treatment, it isn’t an inexpensive treatment. Based on several different factors such as the age of the tattoo, the size, the ink colors, darkness and type, the treatment can cost hundreds of dollars per session.
4. New equipment works better.
Lasers have improved a lot. Gone are the days when the only ink we could completely remove was black. Now greens and yellows can be removed just as easily. The color that can’t be removed is white because there’s nothing for the laser to pinpoint with white ink, the laser can’t see it. Before you have a tattoo put on with white ink decide if it’s something you really want because you’ll have to live with it forever – no do-overs with white ink. And using white ink to cover a tattoo instead of getting it removed won’t work either due to changing skin tones throughout your life and during the seasons.
5. Does tattoo removal hurt?
You’ve already gotten a tattoo, so you have a general idea of what to expect — removal can feel similar during the treatment itself.
After your session, the treated area is typically just a bit tender for a couple of days. You may notice some redness or slight swelling, but this is a normal part of the healing process and usually resolves quickly.
Aftercare is simple, and most clients are able to get back to their normal routine without much interruption. We’ll walk you through exactly how to care for the area so it heals properly.
The good news is that as your tattoo fades, each treatment often becomes more manageable since there is less ink reacting to the laser.
Before you get started, realize that Laser Tattoo Removal isn’t a walk in the park and it’s definitely not safe to get it done anywhere it’s offered. Nor is it a quick, inexpensive and pain-fee treatment. It will require dedication and patience but if you stick with it the results will be worth it! Contact Caddell’s today for more information or for your free consultation.
