Tattoo Removal Before and After

A discussion of tattoo removal before and after might have had its start in 3300 BC. Because in 1991, a body dating back to 3300 BC was discovered frozen in the ice. On its remarkably well preserved skin was dozens of tattoos.

Probably since then people have reconsidered their tattoos to the point where they wanted them removed. Reasons for that include:

People come to feel that they’re marked for life and that bothers them
The tattoo has become an embarrassment to them
Individuals simply don’t like their tattoo anymore

Tattoo Removal Issues

You’re not from a BC century but in the 21st century the tattoo that you felt made a unique statement about you, has now outgrown its luster, lost its panache and well, you just plain hate it now, no matter what year you had it applied. The question is, what do you do about it now?

You’ve may have heard nasty stories about scraping it off with sandpaper or having pulses of laser light, which feel like rubber band snaps against the skin, remove your body art.

In addition to the potential for pain, you’re probably concerned about cost. And of course, the biggest issue is, will the tattoo removal process work? Will the method you select cause the tattoo disappear permanently?

The First Step of Tattoo Removal

When you’re considering tattoo removal, consult an expert—a dermatologist or a tattoo removal professional about your tattoo. The consultation usually takes from 30 to 60 minutes. It may be more involved than you think. You will discuss the following with the tattoo removal pro:

Your health history
Tattoo evaluation
An explanation of the procedure
A review of the options, risks and benefits
The price

Tattoo Removal Before and After Photographs

After you talk about your situation, you might ask the following questions to your tattoo removal person:

How long have you been doing tattoo removal?
Where did you learn how to do it?
Is the equipment used for the procedure state of the art?
How many tattoo removals have you done?
How long does treatment take?
How much does it cost?
What have been the results?
Can you provide references?

Finally ask to see pictures. Specifically, tattoo removal before and after photographs. Look at them closely. Are the tattoo before and after pictures taken in the same light and conditions? This will help ensure you of a valid comparison. Make sure you know how long apart the photos are and how many visits were done in between the tattoo before and after photos.

Ask about the differing tattoo removal after effects on the patients. If you see color that’s stubbornly clinging to the skin, it could have been a deeply colored ink like blue, yellow or red. Sometimes pigment stained with those colors take longer to remove. Check the photos carefully for scarring on the skin. Although the chance of scarring for laser tattoo removal is less than 5%, if you notice it, ask why.

Include Tattoo Removal Before and After Photo Results in your Decision

You’ve heard the adage ad nauseum, a picture paints a thousand words. Even though that’s a tired cliché it’s doubly true for tattoo removal. Make sure you carefully review the before and after photos in the picture gallery of your tattoo removal expert. In fact, make an examination of every tattoo removal before and after photograph you can. Include those examinations as the major factor in your due diligence to find the perfect tattoo removal professional.

After all, it is your appearance that’s being changed!

Tattoo Removal Before and After

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