New Jersey Tattoo Removal Facts

Getting the most up-to-date tattoo removal facts can help you make an informed and educated decision about your own tattoo removal. But what is tattoo removal fact and what is fiction? And how will you know which tattoo removal procedure is right for you? Here in Tattoo Removal Facts and Fictions we can hopefully answer some of the most important tattoo removal questions.

Tattoo Removal Fact #1- Tattoo Removal doesn’t have to hurt.

It used to be that removing a tattoo was analogous to childbirth—only shorter. With procedures like excision, where tattooed skin is removed and sewn up with stitches, and dermabrasion, where tattooed skin is actually sanded down till it is nearly invisible, it was no wonder that tattoo removal was such a feared medical procedure. But today techniques like Laser Tattoo removal make the whole process much less painful and with a far less chance of infection. Perhaps best of all, laser tattoo removal doesn’t even work on the epidermis, or first layer, of the skin. It sends laser pulses that go down to the dermis layer, where the ink resides, and blasts the ink molecules into small pieces that can be carried away by the bloodstream—all without tearing up the precious epidermal layer of skin.

Tattoo Removal Fact #2- Not all tattoos are created equal.

You probably know that the quality of tattoos that people walk around with vary widely. What you may not know is that it is this variance between tattoos that makes it so hard to guarantee their removal. In procedures like Laser Tattoo Removal, different kinds of lasers are used to break up the ink of different kinds. But some colors prove rather resistant to laser procedures, such as turquoise which is the most difficult color to remove in a tattoo. That’s why it is extremely important to see a specialist with all the lasers necessary to complete the removal.  A separate laser wavelength is necessary to remove black, red, green and pastel colors.  Some clinics only have one or two of the lasers leaving you with a half-treated tattoo.  Before having your tattoo treated, make sure you ask about this important issue.  Our state of the art Medlite laser can treat all tattoo colors.

Obviously the size of the tattoo can determine its success rate but the kind of tattoo, whether it is professional or amateur, can also determine the results. Tattoos that are done in the backyard or in the garage of your friend are generally crude and rather easy to remove. Whereas tattoos done in a professional shop can be difficult to remove entirely. In any case you should contact a Dermasurgeon to go over your New Jersey tattoo removal options. The folks at Pistone Cosmetic Dermatological Associates will be glad to do this for you during a free and private consultation.