Tattoo removal without laser

Tattoo removal without laser - The dangers and risks of non-laser tattoo removal methods

Although many tattoos look great and are there for a reason, sometimes they are out of style and are seen as a nuisance. Fortunately, tattoo removal using laser technology can help many to remove misspelled words or ugly artwork from their skin.

Despite the fact that laser removal is the fastest, safest and most efficient way to get rid of a tattoo completely, many people pursue other methods to remove their annoying tattoo. Unfortunately, these methods do not work as well and can be very dangerous. In this post, we would like to inform you about the dangers of tattoo removal without lasers, including the removal of invasive tattoos and ‘DIY tattoos’.

We strongly advise against using dangerous chemicals for tattoo removal. The most common acid procedures include:

• TCA Peel - TCA stands for trichloroacetic acid and burns the outer layers of the skin and bleaches the skin.

• Acid injections - This invasive treatment uses a tattoo-like needle. This attempts to flush out ink and bring it to the surface.

Side effects: Pain, burning, inflammation, itching, bruising, swelling, scabbing, discolouration, scarring, infection and permanent scarring

Creams for removing tattoos

The prospect of a DIY and painless cream that will ‘get rid’ of your tattoo is tantalising.

These creams contain chemicals including hydroquinone, kojic acid, arbutin and alpha TCA, which means the tattoo will come off the skin. These creams also do not penetrate the appropriate layer of skin where the pigment capsules of a tattoo are anchored.

In addition, the skin becomes extremely irritated, tattoo removal creams cause a lot of false hope and a rather pointless hole in your budget. In addition to the numerous

side effects, such as pain, burning, trauma, swelling, infection, itching, scabbing, discolouration and permanent scarring.

Tattoo removal with a plasma pen

Plasma pen is known from wrinkle reduction, here unwanted layers of the skin are treated with plasma, or burnt, by freezing them - as is done with warts, for example.

The procedure can require a high degree of pain, scarring, discolouration, bleeding and infection can be a consequence of this method. Results vary greatly and depend on how your body reacts.

Scarring is common.

Side effects: Pain, burning, itching, swelling, scabbing, discolouration, bleeding, infection and permanent scarring.

Dermabrasion tattoo removal

Before the advent of laser removal devices, people went to remarkable lengths to discolour their skin. One of these extreme techniques was dermabrasion, which some people still practise today.

Dermabrasion is the scraping or use of a brush, diamond disc, sterilised sandpaper, salt crystals or other mechanical means. The procedure may require a high level of pain, scarring, discolouration, bleeding and infection may be a result of this method.

Side effects: Pain, burning, itching, swelling, scabbing, discolouration, bleeding, infection and permanent scarring.

Cryosurgery tattoo removal

Cryosurgery, also known as cryotherapy, is the process of removing unwanted layers of skin by freezing them - as is done with warts, for example.

However, the process is not for the faint-hearted. An icing spray is used, which causes frostbite and then removes layers of skin from the affected area. As it can be very painful, cryosurgery is performed under local anaesthetic.

Cryosurgery is one of the rarest types of tattoo removal used in the UK. It also has a number of disadvantages. These disadvantages include:

Results vary greatly and depend on how your body reacts.

Scarring is common; people with sensitive skin are advised against this treatment. Cryosurgery can damage nearby tissue. Due to the varying results and other disadvantages, cryosurgery is not recommended for tattoo removal and is not permitted in Germany.

Side effects: Pain, blistering, gangrene, scabbing, swelling, discolouration, infection and permanent scarring.

The right way to have a tattoo removed gently and without damaging the surrounding tissue is by means of laser treatment. It is a safe and effective treatment method.

Side effects that may occur are blistering, redness and swelling in the first 24 hours. For many years, the LASER ÄSTHETIK practice team has been your local expert in NRW for tattoo removal using innovative laser technology.

Tattoos have long since arrived in the centre of society and adorn the skin of millions of people. However, not every tattoo is desirable for a lifetime on the skin, so more and more people are opting for professional tattoo removal. This may be because their personal taste has changed, their profession dictates a neutral look or an existing tattoo has been disfigured by scarring. Thanks to professional tattoo removal using our innovative laser technology, we are able to work particularly gently on the skin, without scarring and without damaging the surrounding tissue!

Our technology

Only current-generation laser systems are used in our practices – for example the Quanta laser, whose three wavelengths were designed specifically for multicoloured ink and permanent make-up.

Thanks to a third wavelength of 694 nm, we can also tackle the full colour spectrum – blue, light blue, turquoise, green and more.

When the ultra-short laser pulses strike the ink, the pigments shatter within fractions of a second; your body then clears the residues via the bloodstream and lymphatic system.

The consultation and trial treatment are free of charge for you at LASER ÄSTHETIK

Every tattoo removal at LASER ÄSTHETIK requires a personal, informative consultation. We will provide you with detailed information about the entire process of your laser tattoo removal, including risks, side effects, costs and treatment duration, and work with you to determine individual costs and possible solutions. We will also be happy to give you aftercare tips with possible effective methods that will help your body to speed up your tattoo removal.