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Many people go to a dermatologist to have a tattoo removed for curiosity or fashion. Tattoo erasing is more difficult and costly than engraving, so there are frequent cases of side effects such as scarring or skin infection when trying to remove tattoos with indiscreet methods.
In addition, there are various types such as color tattoos, lettering tattoos, and lip tattoo erasing, so it is necessary to respond accordingly.
In recent tattoo removal procedures, pigment particles become smaller, increasing the intensity of treatment. Therefore, when deciding on a procedure, you can minimize the risk of side effects or pain by using proven laser equipment and proceeding according to your condition rather than simply reviewing reviews or prices.
The treatment period varies depending on the degree, but tattoo removal is performed regarding 10 times on average, and only the pigment is removed, but the pigment can be effectively removed only when there is little damage to the surrounding skin tissue.
What are the medical methods for removing tattoos?
In order to properly remove tattoos, it is necessary to select an appropriate laser suitable for the patient’s skin type and condition through various lasers. If the equipment is not suitable for the patient’s condition, the tattoo may not be removed properly and may leave a scar.
It is a procedure that selectively destroys only the pigment to be erased without thermal damage to the surrounding skin tissue by irradiating laser depending on the type of tattoo, such as lettering tattoo or color tattoo.
Scars that may occur during tattoo removal can be treated individually with a laser by skilled medical staff to minimize side effects.
What type of laser?
Since the pigment is contained in the deep layer of the skin, it is necessary to remove only the pigment above all else while minimizing damage to the surrounding normal skin tissue. There are various types of lasers used for tattoo removal, such as pico laser, spectra, and clarity. Depending on the individual skin type, type of tattoo, and depth of pigment, an appropriate number of treatments must be planned to destroy only the pigment without worrying regarding scars and side effects.
The pico laser is characterized by high speed and has a wide range of wavelengths, so it helps discharge not only old monochrome tattoos, but also color tattoos and semi-permanent makeup pigments.
The Spectra Laser selectively destroys pigments while minimizing thermal damage to the surrounding skin tissue, and the Clarity is painless and can erase various types of tattoos with 9 different tips.
Any caveats?
Immediately following laser treatment, there is erythema and edema, so cold compresses are helpful within 24 hours. As the number of procedures increases, blisters may occur during the process of increasing the intensity of the procedure. At this time, it is important to manage the blisters. If the water touches early or sweats as the blisters burst, there is a risk of secondary bacterial infection, so it is recommended to be careful.
Illegal areas without permission should be avoided to prevent side effects because scars, various skin diseases, dermatitis, skin necrosis, etc. may occur during tattoo removal. It is recommended to receive
It is important to find out whether experienced medical staff provide customized treatment, along with reviews. It is good to consider whether it is possible to remove various types of tattoo pigments and safely treat sensitive skin without irritation.
Help : Yoo Jong-ho, CEO of Cha&U Clinic
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