How many treatments does it usually take to get a tattoo completely removed?

Laser is currently a safer and more effective method to remove tattoos and it is less likely to leave scars. The wavelength released by the laser only acts on the pigment, allowing the pigment particles to absorb enough energy to break into small pieces that can be swallowed by cells. After being "broken" by the laser, the tattoo pigment particles are taken away by the lymphatic system, discharged by the blood circulation and completed by cell phagocytosis. Even the color of the part that remains in place is no longer obvious.

The laser tattoo removal treatment will not cause any impact on the surrounding skin and the tissues and capillaries in the skin. The number of treatments needed depends on the following comprehensive factors:

1. The tattoo condition:

(1) the size of the tattoos

(2) the depth of the insertion and the depth of the pigment. The skin layer where the tattoo particles are located and the size of the particles directly determine the effect after treatment. The pigment particles are too deep, and the laser has only a certain penetration power and cannot reach the depth required for treatment. Therefore, some tattoos are initially effective, but the further treatment effect is not good later; the pigment particles are too large, and it is difficult for the laser to completely crush them, and the pigment may remain).

(3) the color of the tattoos(Compared with black and blue tattoos, red, yellow and green tattoos are more difficult to treat).

(4) the particles of the pigment, the composition of the pigment (for example: high iron ion content, easy to blacken, more difficult to wash)

(5) the time of the tattoo(the longer the tattoo is, the easier it is to remove)

2. The performance of the laser(quality,power,frequency),that is why the spas/studio/aesthetic centers need to choose a high quality and strong laser tattoo removal  machine.

3. The operation experience of the beauticians or machine users,the laser users should be well-trained on how to use the machine and perform tattoo removal treatment effectively. We are always here to offer you professional help on using the machine.

4. The condition of personal physique,some people recover quickly, while others recover slowly. For people who are prone to scars, we generally do not recommend laser tattoo removal treatment.

5. The postoperative repair care.

Generally, to remove a tattoo completely,3-6 laser treatments are needed, and the skin needs to recover for 90-120 days between each treatment. The treatment cannot be repeatedly done in a short period of time. After the tattoo pigment is completely removed, a small amount of gray-brown marks will appear on the skin, which will gradually fade and disappear over time.

How to take care after laser tattoo removal treatment?

1. Avoid spicy and irritating foods within one to two weeks after each tattoo removal treatment, and do not let the treated skin touch water for the first three days. Do not rub or rub the scar area with your hands.

2. Anti-inflammatory ointment can be applied to small areas, and burn ointment should be applied to large areas first. Due to the influence of individual and pigment, some areas will have broken skin, bleeding or blisters, which is a normal reaction. Do not scratch to prevent infection.

3. After the first laser tattoo removal treatment, the second treatment can be performed 75-90 days later (the interval time depends on the skin tissue condition of each person), and the third tattoo removal should be performed about 90-120 days later (and so on).

4. Tattoo removal customers must pay attention to the skin recovery, pay attention to sun protection, and do not scratch during the process of skin scabs and itching. Skin that has taken tattoo removal treatment many times may leave pigmentation, which can be completely repaired in half a year to a year.

5. If red and swollen scars or hypertrophic scars are left after tattoo removal, it is best to go to a professional hospital for targeted treatment.

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