Many people don’t know much about laser tattoo removal. It’s fairly new technology. Most people assume tattoos are permanent, and a regrettable tattoo is just something you have to live with. With laser tattoo removal, it’s now possible to get rid of that unwanted tattoo in a relatively painless process that requires no anaesthesia.
If you’re looking into laser tattoo removal, you might already have found a laser tattoo removal clinic nearby. Don’t go rushing to make an appointment without asking some important questions. Every laser tattoo removal clinic is a bit different and there are a number of things you should know before you book an appointment.
Take a look through our FAQ’s for tattoo removal clinics and we hope this will help you find the right clinic for you.
How many visits does it normally take to completely remove a tattoo?
The answer you get to this question will always be an estimate. The clinic will likely need you to describe the colour, type, and location of your tattoo to be able to give you their estimate. These factors make a large difference in how difficult it is to remove a tattoo. Keep in mind what the clinic is giving you is an estimate, an educated guess. This can be helpful even if it isn’t entirely accurate since it gives you an idea of how long it will take to completely remove the tattoo. This can be especially important if you are removing the tattoo for a particular future event.
How much does every visit cost?
As with every major expense, it’s important to get an idea of your budget. A laser tattoo clinic can give you a good estimate of how many visits you’ll need and you can use the cost per visit to get a picture of just how much the total laser tattoo removal will cost. It may end up being either more or less than that guess depending on your tattoo and your skin. However, having an estimate in advance can be helpful in planning a budget for the worst case scenario.
What type of laser do you use? How does it work?
Because laser tattoo removal is such new technology, there are a number of different kinds of tattoo removal lasers. Some tattoo removal lasers work better for some skin types, tattoo colours, and tattoo types than others. Various skin types react to different tattoo removal lasers differently. The laser that a clinic uses is important not only to the effectiveness of the removal but also affects the cost. Be sure to also ask how the laser works so that you know the clinic has professional, knowledgeable staff.
How long can I expect a visit to last?
This will help to schedule your tattoo removal visits. Life is very busy these days, especially if you are planning an event like a wedding. You need to make sure that you can fit the tattoo removal session into your calendar so you can be sure to get it completely removed.
What kind of results should I be expecting?
Many tattoo removal clinics naturally claim that they can completely remove a tattoo in their ads. However, when you call, press for more details. See if you can get before and after pictures of previous patients. You need to know that the clinic can give you the results you want. You also need to know if there will be any minor scarring discoloration in the tattoo area, especially if it is someplace that is highly visible. You also need to check if the area will be painful or more sensitive after treatments.
What kind of aftercare should I use? Is any aftercare provided?
Laser tattoo removal needs aftercare to make sure that the area heals correctly. This is often done through the use of a balm or lotion that helps the skin to heal correctly. Because laser tattoo removal does damage to a targeted area of skin that contains tattoo ink, proper aftercare is necessary to promote good skin health. If it turns out that you will need to buy your own aftercare, you’ll need to know so you can budget for it.
Is this going to hurt a lot?
This is a question that’s going to be on your mind, so you should just ask it. Laser tattoo removal always hurts, though how much it hurts will depend on the type and location of your tattoo as well as the type of laser used and your own pain sensitivity. It’s going to be difficult for the clinic to really let you know how much it will hurt, but they can let you know what their patients usually say about the pain level. It’s good to know this in advance so you’re prepared.
Laser tattoo removal can help make a difference in your life, whether you are looking to turn over a new leaf or just erase the mark of a bad night out. Unlike the time when you got the tattoo, you need to give careful consideration tot eh process of removing it. Make sure to ask these questions and any others you might have to make sure a tattoo removal clinic is the right fit for you.
Are there any more questions that people should ask laser tattoo removal clinics before they make any appointments? Let us know!