What should I avoid after laser tattoo treatment? Avoid excessive heat in the skin (baths, saunas, spas, heated yoga etc.) for at least 48 hours after treatment.
Laser treatments are designed to use heat to break apart tattoo pigment. This allows the body to naturally remove the particles in the weeks that follow the treatment session.
Once the swelling has subsided we strongly urge you to exercise. Stimulating blood floor to the treated area can speed up the process by flushing out those unwanted ink particles!
What should I avoid after laser tattoo treatment? Avoid excessive heat in the skin (baths, saunas, spas, heated yoga etc.) for at least 48 hours after treatment.
Sweat It Out
One way to increase the efficiency of the tattoo removal process is to increase circulation, as this can ensure ink is eliminated quickly. Exercise can boost circulation (and your mood), so it's an important step in the tattoo removal routine.
Different colors of ink absorb color differently. Specifically, lighter colors like white, yellow, light blue, and pink are the most difficult to remove, as are green, red, and neon colors.
Ink Particle Size: Tattoos are permanent because the ink particle size is too large for the body to remove through its natural processes. The bigger the ink particle size, the harder it is to remove a tattoo. During laser tattoo removal, the ink particles are shattered into tiny particles.
Laser tattoo removal not fading can be caused by several factors. Some of which are the type of laser used, laser wavelength and ink colour, the laser technicians experience, recovery time between each session, and your immune system. Tattoo removal using laser treatment is not magic.
Many people believe that hot water is the enemy of tattoos, but this is actually a myth. While it's true that you should avoid soaking your tattoo in hot water for the first few weeks, showering with hot water is perfectly fine.
Avoid picking at any flaking, peeling, blisters or scabs that form. Do not pop any blisters, as doing so can cause an infection. Know what's normal. After a laser tattoo removal session, you may experience some redness, swelling and blistering as your skin heals.
Green is the hardest color to remove followed by light blue. Neon colors are also incredibly difficult to remove, and typically require multiple treatments with the Ruby laser. As a general rule, the greater the contrast between the color of the tattoo pigment and your skin, the better the result.
Although it is not possible to predict the number of sessions required for complete removal, most patients generally need 6 – 8 sessions. Larger tattoos may take 10 treatments or more.
Contrary to what you might think, your tattoo is not getting darker and it's a normal part of the removal process. Your tattoo is actually still fading even if it looks more vibrant. In fact, it means you are well on your way to clear, tattoo-free skin!
In some cases, tattoo removal can, and does fail, however the good news is that failure is completely avoidable when you know what to look out for.
The only clinically proven method of fading is tattoo laser removal. During the procedure, concentrated streams of light are used to break up the ink deep beneath the surface of the skin.
Older tattoos generally fade more easily with laser treatments than newer ones. For instance, a black tattoo that is ten years old may take one or two treatments less than a one year old black tattoo. Why? Because the body has already absorbed some of the tattoo's pigment throughout the years, making it easier to fade.
Tattoo removal is harder in areas that have a limited vascular supply and slower healing. Thus, tattoos on the feet, lower legs, or hands require more treatments than tattoos in areas like the chest or back.
About 21% said their regret had begun around the one-year mark, and 36% reported that several years had passed before they doubted their decision.
A tattoo above 35 square inches—about the size of a postcard—qualifies as large. Multiplying the height by the width will tell you the size of your tattoo in square inches. The cost of tattoo removal is determined by the number of sessions needed, which depends on the size.
Zapatat®️'s Accelerated Removal Technique, which we call “ART®️,” is the world's fastest laser method for removing most tattoos. ART®️ is based the R20 concept of 4 laser treatments (“Passes”) in 20-minute intervals. Through extensive testing, Zapatat®️ refined the technique, improving both safety and effectiveness.
Physical Exercise
Regular exercise can boost the body's ability to drain ink particles more efficiently. The lymphatic system doesn't require a lot of pressure like blood, so everyday movements such as walking, running and sitting up can keep it functioning. You can start exercising in the days after the treatment.
Load up on detoxifying foods like leafy greens, antioxidant herbs and spices, vitamin C foods, garlic and onions, flax, chia seeds and lots of water. Avoid foods made with additives, potential food allergens and non-organic foods. Use supplements that help to break down heavy metals to promote expulsion from the body.
A deep massage to the treated area daily (once the area is beginning to heal) will help increase blood flow to the area. This keeps the immune system active in the area and ready to remove more ink particles than it would without the increased blood flow.
Black ink is the easiest to remove completely, followed by green and blue which can be a little more difficult. Pigments such as purple, yellow and white are the most difficult to remove completely. In order to successfully remove a bright, multi-coloured tattoo, different laser wavelengths are required.