One way to increase the efficiency of the tattoo removal process is to increase circulation, as this can ensure ink is eliminated quickly. Exercise can boost circulation (and your mood), so it's an important step in the tattoo removal routine.
While some lasers used widely in the past, like PicoSure, can only break down certain colors of ink, today's more advanced lasers can handle breaking down a much broader spectrum of colors. That's why laser removal with PicoWay is far more effective than other tattoo removal methods.
Treating the tattoo with a fractional ablative laser, prior to treatment with the tattoo laser can also speed put the treatment process. The R-20 method, two treatments on the same day separated by 20 minutes, has also been shown to accelerate the laser tattoo removal process.
Lasers can only break up the ink into smaller particles. It's up to your body's lymphatic systems ability to carry it away. We recommend waiting 2-4 months between treatments. It's going to take several treatments to get rid of the lines and very dark shading on your tattoo.
Wrong Laser Wavelength for the Ink Color
If the tattoo ink can't absorb much of the light directed from the tattoo removal device, the particles won't shatter and the tattoo won't be erased.
Smoking slows down the healing process and impacts the immune system. This increases the number of removal sessions you have to undergo. Smoking also leads to poor blood circulation, which impacts oxygen and nutrients delivery to the treated area. As a result, the tattoo fades slowly.
Many people start to see their ink fade after three appointments. Given six to eight weeks between each session, you can expect the results to start showing a few months after the process starts.
Proper skin care and a healthy lifestyle before tattoo removal are crucial for speeding up the process. Avoiding sun exposure, maintaining good hydration by drinking plenty of water, and eating a nutrient-rich diet can all help strengthen the immune system and prepare the skin for the laser treatment.
Hydrogen Peroxide and Exfoliation - Exfoliation paired with hydrogen peroxide can do wonders to gradually fade tattoo ink naturally. This is because exfoliation removes dead skin while hydrogen peroxide is a skin lightening agent that has bleaching properties.
Risks. Scarring is likely after most types of tattoo removal. Infection or skin discoloration is possible as well.
A massage can greatly speed up tattoo removal. A lymphatic massage helps to make the system in your body that is responsible for clearing out unwanted tattoo ink stronger and more effective.
Get Active
Getting your body up and moving will increase blood flow, which helps to break down the ink particles in your skin faster. Try to add more physical activity to your daily (or weekly) routine and you'll be more likely to see better results from your treatments.
The efficacy of laser tattoo removal depends on a number of factors. Certain bright colors are more difficult to remove than the standard black ink. If the tattoo was applied by a professional tattoo artist as opposed to an amateur application will also be an important factor.
Tattoo appearance alters significantly after laser removal. Redness and swelling are common immediate reactions. The frosted appearance fades with time as healing occurs. Results vary based on skin type and tattoo characteristics.
Tattoos in high blood flow areas can be removed faster than those on extremities. Extremities like fingers have low blood flow, which can take longer, while the chest and upper back have high blood flow and can generally be removed more quickly.
The Hardest Tattoo Colours to Remove
White is the hardest ink colour to remove. Why? Think about the colour spectrum. Black ink absorbs all wavelengths and retains the most heat, making it easier to break down with laser energy.
Eating a well balanced diet along with an intake of vitamins and supplements known to increase white blood cell count such as Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B6 and B12 will all boost your immune system. Your body is the vehicle used for tattoo removal.
Laser tattoo removal is a process that relies on the body eliminating ink from the skin which can take some time to process. While results will become apparent within a few weeks, it is not unusual for the body to take more than a year to completely eliminate ink.
The recommended starting settings for a large, black tattoo is 1064, 6mm, 2 – 3 j/cm, 10 Hz. Work up from there, generally going up one or two joules per treatment, as appropriate.
Most professionals recommend waiting 6 to 8 weeks between laser tattoo removal sessions. This allows your skin enough time to heal and your immune system to flush out the broken ink particles. In some cases, especially for larger or more stubborn tattoos, waiting 8 to 12 weeks may be more effective.