Tattoos hold all kinds of stories—especially when it’s time to move on
Tattoos can help you build identity, tell amazing things about yourself, improve your self-esteem and be part of your artistic expression. However, when life happens and the story marked on your skin is one you’re ready to move on, considering tattoo removal can help you redefine your future.
Signs That It’s Time to Get Your Tattoo Removal
Having a tattoo you don’t like on your body can have a big impact on your overall confidence. Even if it is in a discreet location, you are aware of it. Still, it’s not always clear when it’s time to book a consultation to get it removed. But how to decide?
It Has Changed Over Time
Our bodies go through a million transformations during our lifetime. If you have been pregnant, lost or gained significant weight, had an accident, surgery or sickness have left visible scars, or you have been exposed to a lot of sunlight or certain chemicals, etc., your skin will not be the same as it was.
And even if your body hasn’t changed that much, tattoos will. Fine lines can fade, the ink can expand, and color might lose its intensity. While touch-ups can be an alternative, sometimes they aren’t enough.
Whatever the case; your tattoo won’t look the same as it did when it was fresh out of the shop. If you’re no longer happy with how it aesthetically affects you, removing your tattoo can get your confidence back.
You’re Not Happy With Its Quality
It is one thing to have second thoughts about the design of your tattoo, and another to realize the quality isn’t the best, and that it just doesn’t look good. Some clear signs that your tattoo’s conditions aren’t ideal are:
- Raised lines
- Ink blowing or fading out
- Patches in saturated areas
- Excessive fading
- Crooked lines
Your Tastes Have Evolved
Most of the time, tattoos are a reflection of our tastes, passions, experiences, and beliefs. When we grow and change, so will those. Sometimes, the ink on your skin will bring back great memories and tell a story of who you have been and who you are becoming. But what if it won’t?
A tattoo can also go out of style or reflect someone you aren’t anymore or aren’t proud of. When you are no longer comfortable with what your skin says about you, you can consider changing its appearance, or even vanishing it completely.
You Are Often Trying to Hide It
You look in the mirror and make sure your clothes, for whatever reason, hide that tattoo. You choose the long-sleeved shirt, or perhaps jeans instead of shorts. You pose differently in pictures because you don’t want the ink showing in your memories. You could even be using makeup to cover the tattoo and not have people ask about it.
These actions can be done unconsciously, and they are very telling about how you feel about certain tattoos. If this is your case, it is time to consider getting your tattoo removed.
It Interferes with Your Job
The truth is that tattoos aren’t as much of a problem in professional environments as they were ten, twenty, or thirty years ago. However, depending on your particular industry, it might not give the best impression.
If you always have to pick particular clothing items to cover up your tattoo, get bad looks from your boss and/or clients, or are in the job hunt and feel you’re getting rejected because of tattoo placements, a removal can be the way to go.
Methods for Tattoo Removal: Pros & Cons
Hey! It’s tattoo o’clock and you definitely would like to turn back time. What can you do about it now? There are several options in the market, but the most known and effective are:
Laser
Lasers are the most popular and safe method for tattoo removal nowadays. Lasers will target the ink particles in your skin, heat them up and cause them to fracture. When this happens, your body’s immune system is able to clear them away and partially fade your tattoo.
Removing your tattoo with laser will take between 2 and 10 sessions, depending on its size, coloring, and your personal healing process. After each procedure, you will basically have an open wound in the area, which can swell or bleed. Carefully follow your provider’s instructions.
When done and taken care of correctly, laser can completely remove your tattoo and leave little to no scarring. Despite it being a long process, it is chosen by many because of its effectiveness and safety.
Dermabrasion
You can think about dermabrasion as a very deep exfoliation. Using a high-speed brush or wheel, your provider will “sand down” the top layer of your skin in order to remove the ink. The treated area will feel sore and raw for a few days, and it will be especially sensitive and prone to infections, so aftercare is essential.
Keep in mind that you will probably need more than one session. Dermabrasion is usually quick, outpatient, and works well for small and simple tattoos; but it can also affect perfectly healthy tissue and leave very visible scarring.
Surgical Excision
If you decide to surgically remove your tattoo, your provider will numb the area with local anesthetic before removing it with a scalpel and stitching your skin back together. The great thing about this option is that you will ideally be done with the process the very same day. Nonetheless, it can leave a raised or thickened scar, and it won’t work well for larger tattoos.
Laser Tattoo Removal in Orlando, FL
A blank canvas can be the path to a stronger confidence, and we’ve got you covered. At Gearity Wellness Center, we know how important your skin is to your confidence, and how good a tattoo removal can make you feel.
Contact us at any of our locations in Orlando and book a consultation so we can trace the best path to erasing the prints on your skin. Our team will be pleased to meet you. (407) 418 9122 for Hunter’s Creek, for Narcoossee, or send us a message online today.