Tattoo Laser Removal
Laser tattoo removal depends on different light wavelengths from visible light to near-infrared radiation. Laser tattoo removal thus relies on several types of laser beams particularly when operating on multicolor tattoos For the same tattoo, two or even more wavelengths can be used in combination. Besides wavelength, light pulse duration has a serious importance for the safety of the removal. A too long exposure of the skin to the laser light beam will trigger acute punctuate bleeding in the dermis.
Laser tattoo removal can thus prove very traumatic and painful for the tissues particularly when the tattoo removal process requires repeated treatment sessions. Serious side effects have been reported in association with very big tattoos containing a large number of colors. Depending on how deep the ink has penetrated the skin, the medical practitioner will have to adjust the spot size of the laser light. When a large width of the laser beam is used, the treatment will be completed faster. Nevertheless, by the exposure of extensive skin portions to the action of the light, side effects can occur with a higher incidence rate.
It is also very natural to question and doubt the efficiency of laser tattoo removal. The truth is that there are no guarantees and that it mainly depends on the individual body response. People with a good immune function and with a good health condition are more likely to heal fast and get a clear skin in a shorter period of time. Good night rest, proper hydration, a normal weight and a healthy lifestyle are side factors that also ought to be taken into consideration. Normally, health investigations are are a rule of the thumb before starting tattoo laser removal, and patients with immune system problems will not be treated.
As for the skin look after laser tattoo removal, there will be a white discoloration of the tissues and a slight inflammation. Sometimes, punctuate bleeding could be present too. While the white color is the result of gas or steam formation in the skin, the pinpoint bleeding represents the consequence of the laser light interacting with the tattoo pigment. This is usually a sign of injury. Among the other common side effects, we should also mention the inflammation of the skin around the tattoo. A crust will appear during the next 14 days after the laser tattoo removal, and the color will begin to fade over the next two months.
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