Get Rid Of Unwanted Tattoos, Laser-Free
36% of Americans between the age of 18 and 29 have at least one tattoo. In part, the popularity of tattoos is due to their adoption by public figures such as celebrities, athletes, and people within the fashion industry. Another important aspect to acknowledge is the activism and awareness-building done by the community of tattoo artists. Most people get tattooed to mark a significant aspect of themselves or their life. When carefully considered, tattoos can be a wonderful tool of self-expression. However, not all tattoos are meant to stay. Some people want to get rid of a tattoo, for any number of reasons: change of style, regrets, getting over a painful memory, or fixing a botched tattoo. When it’s time to get rid of an unwanted tattoo, there are a few methods, with laser tattoo removal among the most common methods. At LV Aesthetic, we help clients get rid of unwanted tattoos with non-laser methods that are safe and effective. These methods also work on permanent eyebrows, if a client needs to have the eyebrow color, shape, or placement changed.
How Tattoo Removal Works
Laser tattoo removal is the traditional method to get rid of a tattoo. During a laser tattoo removal procedure, the practitioner guides a laser over the area of the tattoo. Unlike a laser pointer that produces a continuous beam of light, tattoo removal lasers produce pulses of light energy. Each pulse of energy penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the tattoo ink. The main drawbacks of laser tattoo removal are the pain and the cost. In fact, some people report that removing a tattoo is more painful than getting a tattoo. There are also cases of uneven color occurring after completing a laser tattoo removal treatment. This happens when the skin pigment reacts with the powerful laser. Exposure to extreme light can trigger melanin production. When this happens, the affected area becomes darker than the surrounding skin.
As a trusted Oakland permanent makeup studio, we are happy to offer an effective non-laser tattoo removal option to our clients who need it.
Saline Tattoo Removal
Saline tattoo removal is a procedure that uses a saline solution to draw tattoo ink or pigment out of the skin. Saline solution for tattoo removal is made of a mixture of salt and water. Other ingredients may include additional ingredients such as aloe vera. Through osmosis, saline removal causes the cells to release the ink or pigment. When saline is injected into the skin, water is pulled up from the cells of the dermis, and some of the pigment comes along for the ride.
Saline tattoo removal can be used to lighten or fully remove tattoos. It is particularly effective on permanent makeup ink, such as brow tattoos, which is different from traditional tattoo ink. Eyebrow tattoos are often created using the technique of micropigmentation, which involves depositing tiny dots of pigment into the skin to create the appearance of fuller brows. If clients opt for eyebrow tattoo removal because they don’t like the shape or look of the brows, we may recommend the saline removal method.
Glycolic Acid Tattoo Removal
Glycolic acid tattoo removal is very effective at removing permanent eyeliner tattoos, lip liner tattoos as well as small body tattoos. Getting your cosmetic tattoo removed with glycolic acid looks a lot like reverse tattooing. To remove the tattoo, your provider will break the skin open and insert the glycolic acid solution into the skin. The solution almost immediately starts working and draws the pigment out by forming scabs that pull out the pigment. After each session, your eyebrows, eyelids or lips will take some time to heal completely. This is required to avoid permanent scarring. Therefore, you will need to wait a few weeks before your next session of glycolic acid tattoo or permanent makeup removal.
Tattoo Removal and More At LV Aesthetic in Oakland
Non-laser tattoo removal is an advanced procedure that should only be performed by trusted professionals. Never attempt tattoo removal at home! At LV Aesthetic, you can trust Liane Vieira, Licensed Aesthetician, Certified Clinical Aesthetician, and Licensed Tattooer in Alameda County, to provide non-laser tattoo removal services in a safe and professional environment. During your initial consultation, Liane will advise you on the right non-laser tattoo removal method for you. Contact us today to get started.
