How to remove a tattoo in the salon and at home

Important!

The material is for informational purposes only. For tattoo removal – be sure to contact a professional with special equipment and proper conditions to complete the procedure. Do not remove the tattoo yourself. In case of any discomfort – consult a doctor immediately.

For many people, a tattoo is more than just a drawing. The image on the body is a way of self-expression, a reflection of the inner world of a person. Since a tattoo is often done for life, you should think about its meaning..

How to remove a tattoo in the salon and at home: tips, facts, description, photos

The cities are filled with numerous salons that offer, using modern technologies, quickly and painlessly decorating your body with any pattern you like. There are temporary tattoos that fade from the skin after a certain period of time..

It happens that the old drawing is simply boring, and you want to replace it with something. In this case, you can make an overlap of the old tattoo (otherwise called “cover”). But for a high-quality overlap, a proven master is needed. But it happens that in view of the circumstances, it becomes necessary to completely get rid of the tattoo. How can this be done?

Laser therapy

In the salons there is such a service as laser tattoo removal. Modern technologies allow the laser beam to selectively affect those areas of the skin on which the pattern is located. Pigmented paint particles, under the influence of a laser beam, evaporate from the surface of the skin. After several procedures, a small scar will remain from the tattoo, which will eventually become completely invisible..

But it should be borne in mind that colored tattoos are removed much longer than black and white. The withdrawal time is influenced by the quality of the paint and the depth of its application. At the moment, this is the safest and most painless method. But there are also contraindications: laser therapy should not be performed on pregnant women, after “fresh tanning”, people with inflammatory skin diseases..

Learn more about laser tattoo removal here: https://slim.ua/udalenie-tatu-lazerom. Pricing information corresponds to 2021.

Mechanical method

The mechanical method is to remove the top layer of the patterned skin while applying local anesthesia. But after the operation, a scar remains. This method requires a lot of time and care, since until the wound heals, it is necessary to ensure sterility and peace of the damaged area, otherwise infection may appear..

Home methods of tattoo removal

Before you start self-removing a tattoo, you should think about the possible consequences. These methods cannot be called otherwise than barbaric. Homemade methods often leave scars and scars on the site of tattoos, and if you do not adhere to the rules, you can even get an infection..

The most popular homemade method is the thermal burn method. It is achieved with a highly concentrated solution of potassium permanganate. Sometimes laundry soap is added to a solution of potassium permanganate for greater effect..

There is also a way to remove a tattoo – by burning it out with liquid nitrogen. Cauterization must be done at least ten times..

Someone advises removing a tattoo by injecting milk into the subcutaneous layer with a syringe, due to which the drawing gradually fades.

With the help of iodine, you can get rid of the pattern within a month. This is a very effective but time-consuming method. It is necessary to lubricate the skin area with a 5% solution three times a day (you cannot take 8% and 10%, otherwise you can easily burn the skin). But you cannot lubricate clean skin or apply bandages, otherwise there will be a burn or scar. After a few days, you may notice peeling of the skin – this is normal. After a few weeks, clear skin will remain at the tattoo site..

Removal with sea salt. It is necessary to wash the skin area with soap and treat with hydrogen peroxide. We dilute the sea salt with water to obtain a gruel. It is necessary to rub this mixture into the tattoo for at least 20 minutes. The method is quite painful, but effective. After the procedure, you need to rinse the area with cold water and apply a sterile bandage. After a couple of weeks, it will be noticeable that the drawing has turned pale due to the corrosive properties of salt..

You can also remove the tattoo with an infusion of celandine (sold in every pharmacy). Acts by gradually burning out the top layer of the skin. You need to moisten a cotton swab in the solution and treat the area with the tattoo. After treatment, a slight burn may occur, so after each procedure, it is necessary to wash the damaged skin with hydrogen peroxide and apply a sterile bandage. Duration of image removal – 2-3 months.

The most brutal methods are tattoo removal with:

• soldering iron;

  • grinding machine;

  • sandpaper;

  • burning in the sun with a magnifying glass.

Home methods are the most dangerous, so if there is a need to remove a tattoo, it is better to contact a specialized salon. It will be more efficient and with quality assurance.

The text is the opinion of the author, does not claim to be the ultimate truth.

Article author: ALENA-VESNA (Alena Vesna)