Laser tattoo removal: taking stock with the tattoo artist

Do the people you tattoo ask for information about laser tattoo removal?

“Yes, in general they want to use it to make it possible cover for vargan... This is what is usually done, but for a reason: you need to wait a few months before re-tattooing the laser-attacked skin. "

What questions should you ask yourself before starting laser removal?

“The first question to ask is the reason for the erasure! Is it a complete erasure, or rather a reduction in the overlay area? The second question is about budget, because whichever method is chosen, in most cases it will be much more expensive than the price of a tattoo. Then you must assess your ability to accept pain because laser radiation is much more painful than tattooing. Someone who has been martyred for their tattoo may need to refuse to remove it. It is also important to address the psychological aspect and put the person face to face with their responsibilities, because we must not forget that people who have had their tattoo removed may not be very clear with themselves and with what they want in life. So, without stealing the work of psychiatrists, it is very useful to identify the real problem, so as not to multiply the number of bad decisions. After all, it might be easier to live with an old shoulder tattoo than some kind of ghostly shadow that will always be a little visible. "

What explains the big difference in prices for a laser session?

“The simplest type of laser used. PICOSURE is a newer laser that is very effective for black pigments, but it is also more expensive, the least invasive laser and the least damaging to the skin. It gives the best results when the sessions are halved. But for processing colors, it is not the most efficient. YAG lasers are older and still the best alternative to color, and they are also cheaper. To be truly effective, you must use multiple heads at different wavelengths to get the job done right for the color you want to erase. "

Is there a laser model that should be avoided?

“Yes, ruby ​​or alexandrite laser, they are older and too aggressive. "

What characteristics make it harder to remove one tattoo than another?

“Location can be a limitation because the laser doesn't have to come into contact with the eyes, so certain areas of the face will be problematic. In addition, keloids or burns may occur on some of the more sensitive parts of the body. Depth and overall quality matter. The color, and especially orange, is difficult to remove. "

If a tattoo artist does a tattoo, is it possible not to tattoo him?

" No. Tattoo artists and dermatologists remove tattoos. And beauty institutes that offer tattoo removal are playing on legal uncertainty. "