Types of tattoo removal methods and how to speed up tattoo removal?

Are you currently living with a tattoo that you regret? Well… you are not alone! For many, their tattoo can be a source of embarrassment in both their personal and professional lives.

So you’ve made a commitment to remove your unwanted tattoo, and now you want the best and fastest result possible. Although the history of tattoo removal is basically as old as tattoos themselves. For centuries, people have tried many methods to remove tattoos. Here are some of them:

Salabrasion: this is the oldest method of tattoo removal, still in use today. It is done by the abrasion of the epidermis and dermis (skin outer layers) with a salt-based solution. This is a very painful method that can and cause visible damage to the skin.

Dermabrasion: this is a very similar method except it uses a mechanical method for the abrasion of the epidermis and dermis. This is also a very painful method that can and cause visible long term damage to the skin.

Skin excision: this is the surgical removal of the tattooed skin which leaves a scar, depending on the size of the tattoo.

Subcutaneous Injections of Solutions: This method involves injecting liquid solution (most often glycolic acid) under the skin, so that they may affect the ink of the tattoo. These solutions may leave long-term scars or burn-like marks and moreover, the effectiveness of this method is not consistently proven.

Tattoo Removal Creams: It is extremely difficult to remove ink with a cream regardless of type, as they may only superficially fade inks located in the epidermis (outer layer of skin).

Laser Tattoo Removal: Laser treatment is often safer than many other tattoo removal methods, as laser treatment selectively treats the pigment in the tattoo with minimal side effects. Especially YAG Laser is the tool of choice for most tattoo removal practitioners.

At Thaj yag laser – a high-powered laser is used to remove unwanted tattoos, which passes harmlessly through the outer layer of the skin and is absorbed primarily by the tattoo ink. It also tightens the collagen which improves certain types of wrinkles and other signs of photo damage Sun damage.

The yag laser is a high-powered laser that removes unwanted tattoos by emitting a highly focused beam of laser light, which passes harmlessly through the outer layer of the skin and is absorbed primarily by the tattoo ink or the excess pigment within the lesion. lt also tightens the collagen which improves certain types of wrinkles and other signs of Sun damage.

As the light is absorbed, it is quickly converted to heat. The sudden rise in temperature within the treatment target fractures the ink or pigment into tiny particles. Tattoo ink fragments are carried away by the lymphatic system, while pigmented lesions are naturally shed from the skin one to two weeks after treatment.

Depending on the size and location of the tattoo or lesion, each treatment usually takes about 10 to 30 minutes.

Tattoo removals are a lengthy process, requiring several treatments over several months, so why not try to speed it up a little?

Wonder how? There are a few safe, healthy, and natural ways for you to help the tattoo removal process move along more quickly. A few small changes to your everyday life can help process your treatments more effectively, helping your immune system do its job better smoothly. Here are a few ways to get your ink fading as quickly as possible!

Avoid the sun:

Avoiding sun exposure to the treated area can help speed up the removal process as overexposure to the sun can suppress the immune system. Also, patients who get a sun burn will have to wait for their skin to fully heal before continuing with their next treatment session, prolonging the tattoo removal process. If you must go outdoors make sure to use a high quality sunscreen or try covering your tattoo with UV resistant clothing.

Quit Smoking:

Smoking will disrupt or slow down your body’s ability to dispose ink, as it causes a constriction of your body’s blood vessels making it difficult for your immune system to dispose the fragmented ink particles broken down by the removal procedure.

Exercise Regularly:

A great way to increase blood circulation between treatments which in turn will get rid of the ink faster is to exercise on a regular basis. Tattoos treated will fade faster, and heal more efficiently when they receive more blood circulation.

Drink lots of water:

Water will help speed up and facilitate the drainage of the fragmented ink particles broken down by the tattoo removal procedure, as water is the most natural way to rid your body of toxins.  

Get enough sleep:

Faster tattoo removal results is as simple as getting enough sleep each night, as Sleep deprivation can suppress immune system functioning. So make sure to get enough sleep each night during treatment.

Load up on lean Protein:

Eating extra lean protein helps when the skin is injured. Not getting enough protein, may delay your skin’s recovery process, which can hinder your tattoo removal results.

Avoid Stress:

Avoid stress as stress can have a direct negative impact on the functioning of your immune system, elevating the body’s cortisol levels which can suppress the immune system. 

No New Ink between treatments:

If you’re in the middle of a tattoo removal treatment, Getting inked will hinder your body’s ability to take your unwanted ink through your lymphatic channels to dispose it.

Try avoiding Infection:

Any kind of infection can slow the body’s ability to remove the ink. So follow simple hygiene rituals to prevent infections.

Follow your Aftercare Instructions:

Following your aftercare instructions will help facilitate a speedy tattoo removal process, flushing away the ink more efficiently by your body.

Since tattoo removal is a personal option in most cases, ensure you get proper treatment and care, from a reputable dermatologist or cosmetic surgery clinic. As 

It’s up to you to make the most out of each treatment, treat your body well!

Today, in just over a decade, Dr. Thaj Laser Skin-Hair clinic has become one of the most 

renowned Skin Care & Laser Clinics in India with well-established centers in Thalassery,Chennai, 

Coimbatore, Pondicherry, Ooty, Palani and Pollachi.

All these specialist skin care clinics, under the supervision of experienced skin doctors 

(Dermatologists), offer advanced laser treatments and cosmetology procedures such as Laser 

Hair Removal, Hair Grafting, Skin Tightening, Microdermabrasion, Phototherapy, Pigmentation 

Removal, Pulsed Dye Laser, Superpulsed CO2 Laser, Q-switched Nd-Yag Laser, Vitiligo Surgery. 

Other procedures include but not limited to Chemical Peeling, Electrolysis, Liquid N2 Cryo 

Surgery, Mesotherapy and Treatment of Acne & Acne Scars.