How to reduce a tattoo with minimal effects on the skin



According to the statistics of the authoritative medical resource Webmd, among people aged 18 to 30, one person in four will have at least one tattoo on their body, and 25% of people who have made a tattoo regret this decision.

Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce a tattoo with minimal consequences.

The preferred method of tattoo removal is affected by skin color, as well as how deep the tattoo pigment is in the skin layers.



Varieties of paint and classic ways of mixing

There are three main types of paint that are used to fill tattoo machines:

• Surgical plastic microgranules - a tattoo, when used, is bright and saturated and very resistant. Ordinary home methods such a tattoo will not reduce.
• Mineral paints - have a thick texture and do not enter into an allergic reaction with skin cells.
• Fluorescent pigment - weakly glows in the dark, hypoallergenic.

Also, some masters use vegetable and organic pigments, which can give an allergic reaction and quickly fade.

To the question “how to reduce a tattoo,” masters in tattoo parlors and dermatologists give a standard answer: using laser, surgically and using skin polishing (this method is called dermabrasion).

It is theoretically possible to reduce a tattoo with folk home-made methods, but it is much more likely that you can get an infection in your skin, get a severe burn, and walk for the rest of your life with an ugly scar on the tattoo site.



Professional approach

Very popular because of the low cost, although quite a painful way is to mix tattoos with liquid nitrogen. It allows the upper layers of the skin to completely blind, after which they are removed.

A radical way to get rid of tattoos is to remove them surgically. That is, cut pieces of leather with the main pattern, and the remains of the dye are polished to complete removal. After this procedure, scars and scars appear. This method is not recommended for elderly patients, since their regeneration processes are slow.

Finally, many professional tattoo salon masters offer clients a chemical tattoo removal option. First, the entire section of the picture is pierced with a clean needle, and then a special ointment is rubbed into the holes, which discolor the pigment.

Laser removal

Laser is the best way to get rid of a failed or unwanted tattoo. This is a modern tattoo removal technology by breaking down color pigments with a high-intensity light beam.

The black pigment of a tattoo absorbs any length of laser waves, which makes it the most easily removable color. Other colors can only be treated with a laser selected based on the pigment color.

Before you reduce the tattoo with a laser, you should consult with a specialist in a large tattoo parlor. He should evaluate the tattoo and advise you on how it will be removed.

The number of procedures required will depend on the age, size and number of colors of the tattoo.

What to expect during laser tattoo removal:

• You will be given glasses to protect your eyes.
• The tattoo master will test your skin's reaction to the laser to determine the most effective energy for the treatment. He then uses a laser to transmit intense light pulses through the upper layers of the skin, which will be absorbed only by the tattoo pigment.
• Smaller tattoos will require less impulses while larger ones will require more impulses.

In any case, to completely get rid of the tattoo, you will need to undergo several procedures.

After each visit to the tattoo master, the skin pattern should become lighter. Laser tattoo removal is not a pleasant procedure, but most people tolerate it without anesthesia. If necessary, you can apply anesthetic cream in advance, and immediately after treatment, you can use ice to soothe the pain. Being outdoors you need to cover the place with a laser-treated, sunscreen tattoo.

The price of laser tattoo information varies from 1600 to 12 000 rubles per procedure, depending on the area of ​​the tattoo.

Mechanical tattoo removal

Inexpensive compared to the laser method, however, and a more invasive way to make a tattoo is scraping pigmented skin with a diamond-coated cutter.

After the procedure, it will be necessary to wear a bandage on the treated area to protect the skin from infections, and to constantly carry out antiseptic treatment. Sometimes mechanical tattoo removal leaves scars. Therefore, before making a tattoo with a cutter, it is better to consult with a beautician and a tattoo master about a preferred method.

Can I get a tattoo at home

It often happens that a person develops a passion for tattoos, or he ceases to like a tattoo. Or change the factors that led to the creation of a tattoo, for example, a new girlfriend, while the tattoo is called or the image of the former, etc.

Laser treatments, dermabrasion, and surgical excision remain the most effective ways to remove a tattoo. On the other hand, these specialized procedures may be too expensive for many people. Fortunately, there are many ways to get a tattoo at home. Below are the most popular ones:

Tattoo removal at home

Lemon juice is one of the best natural home remedies for removing tattoos and brightening them for the purpose of further overlapping with a new pattern. It is especially effective for removing small and shallow tattoos.

To use lemon juice, follow these steps:

• Cut the lemon into two halves, and then squeeze its juice.
• Add juice to 100 gr. salt and stir thoroughly to dissolve the salt.
• Apply the solution to the tattooed area with a clean cotton swab, and then wipe the skin with the solution several times within 30 minutes.
• After half an hour, rinse with warm water.
• Repeat this procedure daily as many times as necessary to obtain the desired results.

Manganese tattoo tattoo

You can also get a tattoo with potassium permanganate. It is an aggressive substance that can cause burns and severe pain, and a long-lasting ulcer will remain on the treated area and then a scar. Many reviews of people who tried to use potassium permanganate to remove the tattoo, sharply negative. Therefore, it is worth serious consideration before using this tool.

• On the surface of the tattoo you need to apply a thin layer of manganese powder.
• Then moisten the powder with water (spray can be used).
• When the powder reacts with water, the treated area must be wrapped with plastic wrap.
• Depending on the depth and size of the tattoo, the procedure takes 2 to 4 hours, after which the bandage is removed and the hand is thoroughly washed with water. Then it is necessary to apply antiseptic and healing ointment on the treated area.
• In case of severe pain, the bandage should be removed earlier, as a serious burn of the skin is possible.
• Outside the premises, the area treated with potassium permanganate should be covered with a fabric bandage to prevent sun rays from falling on the inflamed skin.

Iodine tattoo removal

Plain iodine tincture may be useful in removing moles and tattoos. The fact is that iodine causes natural cell death.

• Clean the affected area before applying iodine tincture.
• Remember that you need to apply 5% iodine solution. If you take a more concentrated solution, it can seriously burn the skin, and a less concentrated solution will not have the desired effect.
• Iodine solution is applied with a cotton swab along the contours of the tattoo, then it will spread inside, without affecting clean skin. It is enough to put 2-3 layers of funds.
• Bandaging the treated area should not be, the skin should be in the open air. If the skin is under an artificially created dressing and gets wet, the risk of infection increases.
• If the skin begins to peel off - this is normal, then iodine works. Shelled skin does not need to break off, otherwise scars may occur. The epidermis must be renewed naturally.
• Iodine should be applied to the tattoo three times a day. If it causes itching in the treated area, you should cover Actovegin ointment overnight.
• Tattooing with iodine is possible, on average, for a month.

Consequences of self-information home

Although the above homemade tattoo removal products can produce noticeable results, there is a risk of scarring and infection.

Infection is especially likely if you try to remove the tattoo with hard chemical methods (using iodine and potassium permanganate), as this may damage the lower layers of the skin where the tattoo ink is located. The scars, which often remain on the skin after the tattoo is taken in, repeat the contours of the pattern.