Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion, as we talked about before, is what many people refer to as the sanding down of the skin. Dermabrasion relies on an abrasive tool that removes the layers of skin that hold the tattoo ink. Patients who have undergone dermabrasion talk about how it feels as if the skin has been burned.
What are the risks associated with dermabrasion?
Skin sensitivity-- Right after the procedure the skin will be sensitive and the sensitivity may last for weeks, even months, following the procedure. The skin that has undergone the dermabrasion procedure will be a red/pink color for a while following the procedure and can take months to fade and return to a normal skin color.
Skin color change-- Dermabrasion can cause the skin to either become lighter than normal or darker than normal, respectively this is known as hyper/hypopigmentation.
Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery uses liquid nitrogen to freeze the skin directly above the tattoo. Freezing the skin destroys the cells, which allows the skin to be peeled away. The frozen tissue is destroyed and the body eventually takes over and heals the area. This form of tattoo removal is related to having frostbite.
What are the risks associated with cryosurgery?
Damage to surrounding skin tissue-- With cryosurgery there is a risk for damaging nearby tissues and nerve cells.
Skin color change-- Similar to dermabrasion, there is a risk of the skin experiencing hyper/hypopigmentation following the cryosurgery procedure.
Excision
Excision is essentially the surgical removal of the skin. Once skin is surgically removed, surrounding skin is drawn together and stitched up. Excision is not recommended for patients with larger tattoos since removing a large portion of skin can be extremely dangerous when it comes to bleeding risks.
What are the risks associated with excision?
Heavy bleeding-- The larger the area of skin being removed, the more at risk a patient is for experiencing heavy bleeding. Excision can be quite dangerous when it comes to a large tattoo being removed, which is why it is not recommended for removing large tattoos.
Scarring-- Excision can result in scarring from the incision that is made. This form of removal takes time to heal from.
Risk of infection-- Depending on the size of the tattoo undergoing excision, the risk of infection can be quite high. Since the skin is being removed it is more vulnerable to bacteria, so patients must exercise caution in caring for their skin following excision removal.
Laser Tattoo Removal
Yes, we are a laser tattoo removal studio and our staff members are all big advocates for laser tattoo removal. So what is about laser tattoo removal that we find so great? We like the results it gives patients, the fact there is no down time following a procedure, and the low risk for complications. Even with that in mind, it is still a medical procedure and with that there is always going to be a risk for complications, such as the following:
What are the risks associated with laser tattoo removal?
Skin sensitivity-- Because the skin will typically undergo a few procedures to get desired results, the skin can become sensitive from the procedure. This is why it is important to care for the skin following the laser tattoo removal procedure, which is something we teach our patients before even undergoing the procedure.
Luckily, risk of infection, scarring and other complications is extremely low with laser tattoo removal, making it a popular method of removal and a favorite amongst removal patients. Before undergoing any type of tattoo removal, we suggest doing research on all the method available to help choose the right one for you. Have comments or questions? Feel free to leave them below or contact us.
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