Perhaps tattoo art is as old as the human
civilization. All cultures have their own traditional tattooing methods.
Tattooing is done by injecting colored pigments into skin. Once tattoo
pigments are injected in skin they usually become permanent. Tattoo
removal is also an important part of tattooing art. For various reasons
people want to get their tattoos removed and often search for proper
tattoo removal methods. For centuries people have been following many
traditional methods to get their tattoos removed.
Here, it is important to note that many cases of tattoo removal have
resulted into scars, skin diseases and wounds. All this depends on
several factors including size, location, individual's healing process
or system, how the tattoo was applied and how long the tattoo had been
on the skin. Here is a look on various processes and methods of tattoo
removal. Today there are many tattoo removal methods available. Methods
chosen by the physician depends upon many factors. The method that the
physician chooses will depend upon the size of the tattoo and its
location as well as the length of time it has been on the skin.
Excision
Excision method is useful when the tattooed area is comparatively
small. Excision method of tattoo removal helps in complete removal of
tattoos. However in case of larger tattoos, excision method can be
applied in a phased manner. In this method local anesthesia is applied
to numb the area after which the tattoo is removed surgically. The edges
are then brought together and stitched and there is minimal bleeding.
Dermabrasion
It is yet another method of tattoo removal. Dermabrasion involves a
small portion of the tattooed part to be sprayed with a solution that
freezes the area. After freezing the area an abrasive instrument causes
the skin to peel. It is followed by dressing the area to stop any
bleeding that may occur.
Laser
Laser surgery is considered as one of the best methods of tattoo
removal. Usually a cream is applied to skin to make it numb. Pulses of
light from the laser are directed onto the tattoo breaking up the tattoo
pigments. After a few weeks body's scavenger cells remove the treated
pigmented areas. It requires more than one treatment to remove all
tattoos.
Salabrasion
Salabrasion procedure of tattoo removal is centuries old. In
Salabrasion a local anesthetic is used on and around the tattooed region
after which a solution of ordinary tap water dipped in table salt is
applied. Tattoos are removed by the application of an abrading
instrument or a wooden block wrapped in gauze. After a while the area
becomes deep red in color and then dressing is applied to stop any
bleeding.
