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What to expect when getting your tattoo removed

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Written by Nigel Simpkins

Although getting a tattoo can be a fun and creative way to express a different side of yourself, it isn’t uncommon for your style to shift over time. And the type of tattoo you want might just happen to change with it.

If you’re someone who is ready to be rid of your old tattoo, then continue reading below to learn what you should expect when you’re getting your tattoo removed.

Consult With A Tattoo Removal Franchise To Determine How Long It Will Take

There are many advantages to working with a tattoo removal franchise. You’ll be able to look up their reviews online and you’ll be able to see how past customers have rated them which can increase your confidence in the business. This can give you more peace of mind as you move forward with deciding whether or not you want to have your tattoo removed.

The amount of sessions your consultant will tell you need for your tattoo to be completely removed will be determined by quite a few factors.  The amount of sessions that you need to have the tattoo removed will also affect the overall cost of the ongoing procedure.

A couple of factors determine how much your tattoo removal will cost. Some of these factors include how many colors your tattoo contains, how large it is, and what shade your skin tone is. All of these factors are important to figure out how many sessions it will take for your tattoo to be completely removed.

Getting a tattoo is typically an expensive procedure that takes a lot of time.  Unfortunately, getting your tattoo removed is no different.  However, if you need to be free from the emotional bond that the tattoo has, it is well worth it.

The tattoo will have to be removed by several sessions that are spaced at least a week apart, because with each session the tattoo removal laser is breaking up the ink of the tattoo and then your skin will naturally absorb it.

Will Getting My Tattoo Removed Hurt?

Going through the process of having your tattoo removed is not an extremely painful process. Most people say that having their tattoo removed was a similar amount of discomfort as when they first received their tattoo. The only difference with getting your tattoo removed, is that you’ll have to endure the discomfort for several sessions as the laser starts to break up the ink.

Will The Laser Leave Scarring Behind?

Medical advances have gotten tattoo removal lasers to the point where they will no longer leave scarring when you’re having a tattoo removed. In the past, old kinds of lasers also required more sessions for the tattoo to be completely removed and they were painful. Some of them would even leave an uneven pigmentation behind.

Modern day tattoo removal lasers are far safer and much kinder to your skin. This benefits you and can help you feel more confident in your decision to have your tattoo removed.