How to Get Rid of a Tattoo
We all have regrets, and tattoos top many people's lists. But no matter how misguided or foolish our misspent youth was, tattoos don't need to be the permanent reminder that they used to. Here are a number of techniques used to getting rid of tattoos. The effectiveness of these removal techniques depends on a number of factors. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Discuss it. Make sure you go through all of your options with a doctor. The more you understand the risks and advantages of each technique, the better your final decision will be.
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Rub it away. "Fade Away" creams break down the ink into smaller particles which are then absorbed by the body. This is a very slow process, and there is not much clinical data to support the manufacturers' claims.
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Peel it away. Chemical Peels should be conducted by trained doctors. A chemical compound is applied to the skin which will cause it to eventually peel off.
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Cut it away. Surgical Excision removes the tattoo by cutting away the skin. This is only effective on smaller tattoos, or if done in steps on a larger tattoo. A skin graft, (using a patch of skin from elsewhere on your body), may be needed.
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Grind it away. Dermabrasion is essentially sanding the tattoo away. The tattoo area is either numbed or sprayed with a chemical that freezes it. A tool much like you would see in a dentist's office with a spinning, abrasive surface is used on the tattoo. Salabrasion is an older, specific technique. The tattoo area is numbed, and a solution of tap water and salt is applied and rubbed in. No power tool is used.
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Zap it away. Laser tattoo removal is the newest innovation in the field of tattoo removal. Lasers are used to penetrate the skin and to break up the tattoo ink below the surface. The body then absorbs the smaller particles and the tattoo fades.
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Tips & Warnings
Talk to your tattoo artist for recommended removal service providers. Chances are good that they already have a network of trusted doctors and clinics.
Many tattoo removal procedures are done in stages, with steps that need to be repeated over time to fully remove a tattoo.
No tattoo removal technique is perfect. In almost every case, some scarring or discoloration will occur.
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my lip tat is fairly new but unfortunately I had to go away 2 days after I had the lips done, its only minor but enough to make me feel self conscious. I will post back in whn I get results, I'm seeing a top cometic tattooist next week and I don't hold any great hope , but I will see what this professional has to offer me in way of solution to this issue. the part that really bakes my cake is that the woan who did this to me \wont refund my money in spite of the fact its unskilled and has damaged my otherwise perfectly normal lipline , which I liked. no need to change a thing. ps I was told it will fade in a year, that is not acceptable. I guess the lemon makes sense as its been used to lighten hair in the old days and is a natural bleach.
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can lemon help to remove tatoo... plz suggest me
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Multiple people have told me pick and poke with lemon works. Haven't tried it. I'm considering it, but I'd only use it on small tattoos if anything. My friend used it on a small hand tatt and showed me the results, looked impressive considering I never thought to use lemon juice.
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gorgeoustricia
Aug 23, 2008
i have a tattoo on my left breast, i did it when i was young and foolish and use to party alot. now ifeel so embarrassed that i can't wear low tops to go anywhere because people judges you and i feel bad. i love to wear low tops now i have to wear clothes that cover my entire chest area which makes it harder to get clothes. i need a solution to my problem and laser is not one of my opotions. urgent trini gul -
Chucky29
Mar 02, 2008
I'm using Nuviderm to remove a tattoo on my shoulder. It's slow but removing permanent ink in the skin is not meant to be easy. I would recommend Nuviderm to anyone who can't afford Laser but wants to make sure they rid themselves of their tattoo.
