Lessons About Tattoo Removal From A Practicing Dermatologist

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My brother has been a dermatologist for about 20 years.

During his time in practice, he has had his share of

patients coming to him for advice about their tattoos.

Unfortunately, they are not aware that this is a very

time-consuming and expensive process and many of them

ultimately leave stunned and shocked.

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Lessons About Tattoo Removal From A Practicing Dermatologist

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My brother has been a dermatologist for about 20 years. During

his time in practice, he has had his share of patients coming to

him for advice about their tattoos. Although he never shares the

names of his patients because of confidentiality laws, he is able

to relay many stories. Some of them are funny, some of them are

outrageous and many of them are heartbreaking.

However, as a dermatologist, the majority of his tattoo clients

are seeking to have their tattoos removed. Unfortunately, they

are not aware that this is a very time-consuming and expensive

process and many of them ultimately leave stunned and shocked.

Thankfully, my brother is an excellent dermatologist, with all of

the credentials and certifications needed to perform the most

sophisticated and state-of-the-art laser removal of tattoos. When

he first entered his practice back in the late 1980s, he hadn't

thought much about tattoo removal as a main part of his services.

He was more interested in helping teenagers treat acne and

encouraging patients to get skin cancer screenings.

Now he is an advocate for tattoo education, trying to ensure that

anyone who wants to get a tattoo is sure to have it done by

someone who practices appropriate sterilization techniques.

Unfortunately, many of my brother's patients want to remove

tattoos that were botched from the beginning. Today's preferred

way of removing unwanted tattoos is through a sophisticated laser

tattoo removal process, which targets the ink and breaks it down

into small particles that are harmlessly reabsorbed into the

body.

Depending on the sophistication of the design, the number, colors

and intensity of inks used and the depth of the tattoo, the

series of treatments may take a year or more before the tattoo is

faded enough to declare success.

Tattoos done by amateurs using lower quality inks may be removed

in three or four sessions, but professional designs can take much

longer. The length of each session varies, but consider spending

about 15 minutes under the laser every two or three months until

the tattoo has faded.

The reason the treatments takes so long is to avoid permanent

damage to the skin, so patience is a virtue if you want to have a

tattoo removed.

Until you have a consultation with the dermatologist, there is no

way to tell how long the process will take, or how much it might

cost. (My brother charges about $300 for a 15-minute session for

a typical six-inch tattoo, as long as there aren't any

complications.)

The money and the time add up, and that's why my brother would

prefer that young people consider all the drawbacks to a tattoo

before they make that commitment.

Many patients want to know if it is painful to have a tattoo

removed. My brother says that there is a certain amount of

discomfort involved which he compares to a series of bee stings.

Some patients tolerate the procedure better than others do, and

he does provide pain relief and topical anesthesia for those who

are getting large areas of their body worked on.

Most people want their body art removed because it is from an era

where they thought it was hip or cool to sport a tattoo. Others

want their ex-girlfriend's name removed or don't like the fact

that the tattoos are visible when wearing certain articles of

clothing.

Moreover, there are many who feel the tattoo job was botched in

the first place and it's time for it to be gone.

Regardless of the reason you might want to remove your tattoo,

make sure you select a qualified dermatologist who is skilled and

experienced in the procedure and is trained to use the latest

equipment. Ask for references and do check them. And make sure

you know up front what the doctor's fee is going to be.

It's expensive, but in many cases, you may be able to negotiate

a deal. Good luck to you!

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