Complete Guide to Laser Tattoo Removal

Considering laser tattoo removal?

These are your drunken tattoos, peer-pressured tattoos, and the good old ex-girlfriend tattoo. Don’t worry, we get it, people make mistakes and it can be a little embarrassing at times. But instead of living with the mistake, this is a good reason to opt for laser tattoo removal.

If you’re moving to a more traditional corporate environment or any other profession where having tattoos could impact your career, it might be time to consider laser tattoo removal.

Look, we also agree that you should be able to have whatever tattoo or piercing you want and not be judged for it. After all, it’s your skin and your body.

But the reality is, there are still people who will judge you based on these features. And if you’re in an environment where this is the case, it’s a good idea to weigh between how much your tattoo means to you and your career.

While having a dragon tattoo on your back might be cool in Australia, if you’re planning to move to Japan anytime soon — you might want to rethink things.

In some cultures, tattoos could have heavy connotations such as gang culture. In the previous example of Japan, tattoos are heavily linked to the Yakuza (a national crime syndicate).

If you’re moving to a country where your tattoo might not be culturally accepted, it’s time to reconsider your move or your tattoo.

Laser tattoo removal works very well. However, like all treatments, it depends on the individual’s unique circumstances.

For example, lighter tattoos are harder to remove than darker tattoos. And some skin tones may respond better than others.

If you want a better idea of what to expect, it’s best to visit a tattoo removal specialist who can analyse your tattoo and skin to give you a better idea.

Basically, lasers (light beams) are used to break up the ink particles of your tattoo.

In order for this to work, the laser is adjusted to match the wavelength of your tattoo’s colour. This is because different colours will absorb different wavelengths and reflect others. Once the larger ink particles are broken down, the smaller particles are able to be absorbed and disposed of by your body naturally. This is when your dermal macrophages and white blood cells come into play.