To Tattoo Enthusiast: Things To Remember With Tattoo Removal

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Feb 07, 2017 08:26 AM EST
Tags tattoo, removal

The tattoo has been one of the most ancient forms of body arts, this has been a norm in historic tribal culture and at the same had some special meaning in all the ancient civilization. Western society came and gradually replaced them with jewelry, however, that wasn't the end of it. Years have passed but generation to generation remained this kind of culture.

According to a report done by the Pew Research Center, 36 percent of Americans aged 18-25 are owning at least one tattoo. But "as tattoos become so popular" not just with the ancient people "so does tattoo regret." Hence, with the power of technology tattoos are no longer considered to be permanent marks on the skin. Dermatologic surgeon practiced different techniques on how to effectively and successfully remove unwanted tattoos resulted from yesterday's decision.

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery offers the list of do's and don'ts people should deal with the removal tattoo regret:

DO's

First, be sure to look for a certified doctor who is qualified to perform the procedure.Then, be open with your doctor about your expectation and the things you want to discuss why you want your tattoo to be removed.However, be aware of the cost of tattoo removal especially that this has been a cosmetic procedure that generally doesn't cover by medical insurance.Lastly, be careful to seriously follow the pre-and-post operative treatment procedures. Do not hesitate to ask some questions to your doctor if anything is unclear.

DON'Ts

Don't forget to ask your physician what are the pros and cons associated with this kind of procedure.At the same time, don't be too aggressive with tattoo removal if you certain autoimmune system disorders, pigmentation problems, active acne, warts, unstable diabetes, active rosacea or other undiagnosed lesions.Most importantly, don't forget to contact your doctor once you suspect there is something wrong happened after the procedure like redness and soreness because this could lead to infection.

Those are just a few things to remember, but on the other side always remember to think before you ink because maybe today's trend will be your tomorrow's regret.

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