TATTOO REMOVAL RESEARCH » Tattoo Removal Guide http://tattoo-removal-research.com How to remove a tattoo, tattoo coverups, tattoo erase, tattoo removal products Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:04:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Guidelines on How to Pick Your Dream Tattoo http://tattoo-removal-research.com/guidelines-on-how-to-pick-your-dream-tattoo http://tattoo-removal-research.com/guidelines-on-how-to-pick-your-dream-tattoo#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:03:21 +0000 In the Western world, every one in four people have at least one tattoo! Tattoos are becoming more and more popular, since they allow people to express their feelings and their personalities without having to go all out. And from these people, at least a third will come to regret their decision. But it may be too late. Tattoo removal is an extremely expensive and painful process, not to mention it leaves scars too! You can avoid this from happening: How? Easy! Always, always take enough time to make a decision before you pick your dream tattoo!

When you are going to have something for your whole life, why scrimp on it? Avoid going to specific tattoo parlors just because they’re cheap. Cheaper artists tend to work fast to make up for their losses, and this leads to lower quality work. Even though you have to go to a high-end tattoo parlor and fork over a good chuck of money, remind yourself: This is forever!

Picking your dream design is not easy. Many people already have an idea of what they want. For some folks, the dream tattoo of their dreams may be a person, perhaps someone they love or someone they lost. In this case, you can get a tattoo design which showcases some of your loved ones interests, or you can etch their face. This is a very specialized form of tattooing so make sure you go to someone who has done it before.

In many cases, it is really tough to pick your dream tattoo design. F you’re not undecided before you start your hunt, you will be after checking out the thousands of tattoos online! If you’re starting off with a hint of an idea, pursue it using the internet, or some tattoo books and magazines. When you do this, you’re likely to see something that fits in with what you want. Then, you can have a sit-down with your tattoo artist, and work on your dream design!

For your first time, you might want something small. In this case, it’s always good to get it done before you try anything exotic! This way, you can always get back to the same tattoo artist later and ask him to add on to the original! This works when you’re not really sure about the size of the tattoo you want, and are looking to add on later.

Remember, when picking your dream tattoo, go for a design that flatters you and has a lot of significance in your life. After all, there’s nothing as permanent as a tattoo! If you think about it now, and take your time to choose your dream design, you’ll never regret it! And every moment that you look at your tattoo, you’ll know: You’ve made the right choice!

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]]> http://tattoo-removal-research.com/guidelines-on-how-to-pick-your-dream-tattoo/feed 0 8 different ways on how to make your child change his mind about getting a tattoo http://tattoo-removal-research.com/8-different-ways-on-how-to-make-your-child-change-his-mind-about-getting-a-tattoo http://tattoo-removal-research.com/8-different-ways-on-how-to-make-your-child-change-his-mind-about-getting-a-tattoo#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:16:20 +0000 Nowadays teenagers tend to do some unusual things on their body like getting various types of ear piercings, navel piercings. And according to them it is some kind of expressions of their own individuality. With regard to wearing tattoos, it’s really difficult to talking them out of it. But if the parents can get the content in the list below into their brain, and convince them of the underlying logic, I believe they will change their mind about getting a tattoo.

1. Getting a tattoo is absolutely very expensive, that even a small-sized one can already cost you hundred of dollars. If you choose something elaborate or custom designs that include various colors and are made by a good artist, it will even cost you a lot. There is no parent that would help his kid pay for some expensive tattoo.

2. Laser tattoo removal is truly expensive. In reality, creams are not effective and painful skin abrasion techniques are not being used anymore. Most of the statistics needs a lot of laser tattoo removal sessions, and the bottom line will eventually cost you thousands of dollars.

3. Tattoos will hurt a lot once done, if your child is someone who is too sensitive from pain, one thing you can do is to find some online video of an ongoing tattoo and try to watch it together.

4. The removal procedures of tattoo could be as hurtful as getting one, the degree of the pain will rely on different factors, a video will surely come handy just like a visual aid.

5. The side effects of tattoo and the risk involve in laser tattoo removal can be any of the following burning, swelling and infection.

6. If you have a dark skin, the ink can be difficult to remove. There could be some dangerous risk involved such as unfavorable scarring and uneven pigmentation.

7. Removing tattoo with laser is not really that effective. Those practitioners that are hones will tell you directly that they can make the design fade or turn it barely visible, only some will assure you a complete removal.

8. The colors that are hard to remove are the ones that can be attractive to your child like the exotic, vibrant and even the latest trend today which is the fluorescent inks.

So dear parents, it’s time you convince your teenagers of giving a second thought before getting a tattoo.

Nowadays the methods applied to removing tattoos is much more safe and effective than their earlier counterparts. For example, unlike laser treatment for this purpose, dermabrasion tattoo removal was highly invasive for the skin.

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]]> http://tattoo-removal-research.com/8-different-ways-on-how-to-make-your-child-change-his-mind-about-getting-a-tattoo/feed 0 Is Dermabrasion The Best Way For You To Remove Your Tattoo http://tattoo-removal-research.com/is-dermabrasion-the-best-way-for-you-to-remove-your-tattoo http://tattoo-removal-research.com/is-dermabrasion-the-best-way-for-you-to-remove-your-tattoo#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:16:19 +0000 The tattoo on the skin that looked so good some time ago, one day loses its charm and the person sporting it is consumed with an obsession to get rid of it. The reasons could be this simple or involve more serious issues like getting a job or quitting a cult group that necessitated getting the logo of the group tattooed on some part of the body. While exploring various options available for removing the tattoo, he finds that a lot of factors determine how successful a particular method of tattoo removal may eventually be. The options in front of him include excision or cutting out the tattooed part of the skin, dermabrasion or sanding off the tattoo or laser treatment that will gradually dissolve all the ink of the tattoo. The ideal method is best decided by a qualified medical professional, who needs to check various parameters of the patient.

Factors that determine the outcome of any procedure include the person’s medical record, his skin type, his propensity to endure pain, the tendency towards scarring, adverse reactions, tendency towards pigmentation or burning and so on.

Dermabrasion is an old, tried and tested procedure used to remove tattoos. It requires the use of rotary instrument generally fitted with a brush at the tip to sand away the tattooed portion of the skin and the waiting for a new ink-free skin to grow. The process is extremely painful, unpleasant to watch and takes time to heal, depending on the time taken for the new skin to grow. For a person to be the ideal candidate for dermabrasion tattoo removal, the following checklist provides some insights:

The patient must not any keloidal tendencies, that is bruising or getting injured does not lead to the development of scars or keloids. For dermabrasion to be successful, the skin must heal normally. Diabetics and patients suffering from active rosacea problems or autoimmune deficiency disorders must avoid using dermabrasion for removing their tattoos. High tolerance of pain and ability to wait patiently while the healing process continues Has the time to rest and recover especially if the patient has a larger area that can affect outward appearances The tattoo is in an area that can be scraped-areas close to the eyes etc are avoided Sunken tattoos are not advisable to be removed by dermabrasion Patient must not be sensitive to anesthesia, steroidal creams etc, since these are medications prescribed during and after the procedure Older people may not find this suitable since they will take longer to get a new layer of skin Certain ethnic groups may face hypo pigmentation or hyper pigmentation, and hey may be advised to use some other method of tattoo removal. Herpes, undiagnosed lesions and warts are other conditions with which dermabrasion is not advisable.

Thus, people having one or more of these conditions cannot think of dermabrasion as a method of removing their tattoos. It would be perfectly suited for those without any of these problems. Though the method is old and success rate high, it remains a painful procedure that only those who are extremely desperate would go in for.

A Tattoo is for life and too often the tattoo you have put some much thought effort and research into just doesn’t look as good on your skin as you thought, this could be the artists fault, the tattoo could be in the wrong position, the colours may fade, if you find yourself in this position there are some options, Our testing has found that dermabrasion tattoo removal is often the best option, it may be a painful option but it doesn’t hurt your wallet as much

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]]> http://tattoo-removal-research.com/is-dermabrasion-the-best-way-for-you-to-remove-your-tattoo/feed 0 Can I Get My Tattoo Lasered Off? http://tattoo-removal-research.com/can-i-get-my-tattoo-lasered-off http://tattoo-removal-research.com/can-i-get-my-tattoo-lasered-off#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:21:39 +0000 Angelina Jolie did it. Johnny Depp did it, too. So did Charlie Sheen. Even Tommy Lee and Brittany Spears did it. What do all these celebrities have in common? They all had unwanted tattoos lasered off.

We’ve all made mistakes in our younger days that we wish we could undo. The rose tattoo with vines and leaves trailing down to your wrist was a great idea when you were 17, but not such a good idea when you’ve become an investment banker. Not so long ago tattoos had to be creatively covered up with another, possibly larger, one. It was impossible to remove a tattoo unless the skin was completely scraped off, and some foolish people actually had them sanded off.

Some clever ladies covered them with makeup, but that caused activities to be very limited. Swimming was out, and any activity that caused perspiration was also ill-advised if you wanted that tattoo to stay under wraps. A Band-Aid was always a last-resort choice for covering that unsightly tat. With the advent of laser technology, tattoo removal is an affordable way to erase a bad idea that was formerly permanent.

Lasers offer a low-risk, noninvasive alternative to traditional tattoo removal. The procedure is accomplished on an out-patient basis, requiring no hospitalization. Anesthesia may be used if the removal is too uncomfortable, but many people do not need it. A laser specifically developed for tattoo removal is called Q-switch, a reference to the short, high-energy pulse of the laser.

Depending on the color of the tattoo, one of three Q-switched lasers may be used, ruby, alexandrite, and Nd YAG. Nd YAG is the newest laser developed and is excellent in removing red, blue, or black ink. Lasers produce short pulses of intense light. These pass through the epidermal tissue, or top layer of skin, and are absorbed by the pigment of the tattoo.

The laser energy stimulates the pigment to fragment and break and the tiny pieces of pigment are then removed by the body’s immune system. The laser only targets the tattoo pigment, and will not harm the skin’s natural pigment. Because it can be uncomfortable, before treatment you should take an ibuprofen product such as Tylenol, and your doctor may apply a prescription anesthetic cream shortly before session begins. People have likened the laser’s effect to that of spattered bacon grease landing on your arm or being snapped by a rubber band.

Black tattoos are easiest to remove since they absorb all laser wavelengths. Other colors absorb only part of the laser light spectrum and therefore are more difficult to remove. A tattoo applied by an experienced person will be easier to remove since the pigment will have been applied to the same depth of the skin. A newer tattoo is more difficult to remove.

Most people, 95 percent, have no scarring at all. The area will probably feel sunburned for a few days, and may appear red for several weeks following treatment. The site will fade gradually and continually as it heals. Most tattoos require several visits.

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]]> http://tattoo-removal-research.com/can-i-get-my-tattoo-lasered-off/feed 0 Removing a tattoo…..the methods available http://tattoo-removal-research.com/removing-a-tattoo-the-methods-available http://tattoo-removal-research.com/removing-a-tattoo-the-methods-available#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:53:30 +0000 http://tattoo-removal-research.com/removing-a-tattoo-the-methods-available Getting a tattoo has become a rage, and interestingly it has been observed that a quarter of the adult population in the US has a tattoo. However, 17 percent of them want to get it removed as well. There was a time, when removing tattoos was impossible and a gigantic task, but with changing times tattoo removal has become common and easy as well.

There are several ways to remove a tattoo which are as follows:

Laser treatment

Removal cream

Surgical removal (excision)

Intense pulsed light therapy (IPL)

Dermabrasion

The most popular treatments for removing tattoos are the laser treatment and the removal cream. The other three methods have not been very popular. This is due to the fact that surgical method and dermabrasion are very painful while IPL proves to be very costly. Thus let us delve in greater detail on the other two methods.

Laser Method:

In this method, a laser throws a beam of light on the tattoo. The light indulges in transferring the energy on the tattoo. The light gets absorbed by the several colors and pigments of the tattoo. The laser which is used for this procedure is the Q- switched laser which breaks down the pigments of the tattoo. The feeding cells of the skin then absorb and merge with the cells leading to discoloration of the tattoos.

The laser method is a popular method but which might now work effectively for all, thus one should consult the expert before indulging into this treatment. Usually when blues and black are used immensely in the tattoo, the removal of the same seems doubtful through this method.

Pigment/ cream method:

There are available certain creams which one can apply at home. There are creams which help to break the pigments of the tattoo over a period of time and cause the tattoo to fade.

Another type of cream is one which instigates an inflammatory response to the skin. This reaction helps in pushing the pigments out of the tattoo along with the ones in the cream.

Using the creams method of removing tattoos is better in comparison to the laser method. This is due to the fact that it proves less painful. Moreover, it proves to be cost effective as well. Interestingly, it is said that it is more guaranteed to remove a tattoo by this method.

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]]> http://tattoo-removal-research.com/removing-a-tattoo-the-methods-available/feed 0 Wrecking Balm Reviews http://tattoo-removal-research.com/wrecking-balm-reviews http://tattoo-removal-research.com/wrecking-balm-reviews#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:08:48 +0000 Wrecking Balm is a home tattoo removal system that generally promises to be amazingly effective in fading unwanted tattoos. This Wrecking Balm was designed to remove the top layers of your skin. This will bring the ink closer to the surface so that this ink will be removed slowly. But several tattoo artists reviewed that laser removal as well as intense light therapy are the best ways to get rid of a tattoo. The process is very painful and will cost you 100 times what you would spend to get the tattoos in the first place. Wrecking Balm promises only to fade and not to eliminate tattoos. But this will fade a tattoo without any pain and scarring of laser or light treatments. Some of the manufacturers say that this wrecking balm system will take up to six months just to fade your tattoos completely. Wrecking Balm is usually intended to be used every other day and it basically includes a handheld buffing device and a gel which contains salicylic acid that also helps remove the upper layers of your skin.

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Most wrecking balm reviews are saying they are not sure if it really works. In one test by a TV station, the reviewer used the product for almost six months with no real results, but Wrecking Balm claims tattoo fading over time. Some people may think this is supposed to happen overnight. One review said that colorful tattoos did not fade at all, but the brighter the colors of the tattoo the more difficult it is to get rid of. Some of the users so say that tattoos fade somewhat but the product still causes some skin irritation. The amount of fading that occurs does justify this products price tag, compared to laser treatment.

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Wrecking Balm has not been actually included in comparative professional reviews. But Wrecking Balm has been the subject of a six-month test for a news report. The reports also indicate that the tester applied the Wrecking Balm product 70 times.

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]]> http://tattoo-removal-research.com/wrecking-balm-reviews/feed 0 Tattoo Chemical Peels – Which work? http://tattoo-removal-research.com/tattoo-chemical-peels-which-work http://tattoo-removal-research.com/tattoo-chemical-peels-which-work#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:15:56 +0000 There’s been huge growth of interest in tattoo peeling products for removing unwanted ink  over the past twenty plus years. Prior to the invention of lasers, individuals would often make use of stronger peels in an attempt to get rid of tattoos in addition to lines and wrinkles. When done by experts the results of these peels could be great. However, there was always risk that the deeper the chemical peel penetrated the stratum corneum (outer skin layer), the more skin discoloration might occur.  This often led to patchy or even irregular results in eliminating the tattoo pigment.  In some cases white and red scarring was known to occur.

Now, in the current chemical peel revolution, consumers have the buying option of products that have much more safer effects. For optimum results, these products are applied up to three to four times.

What is a Chemical Tattoo Peel?

These products  involve applying a chemical to the skin that leads to shedding of surface skin layers, the dead cells that compose the epidermis. By removing these layers, a fresh layer forms. As well as starting the process of skin re-growth, the peel (such as TCA)  also tricks the dermal layer (the skin’s second layer underneath the epidermis) to produce additional collagen.

There are a few different  types of chemical peel.  I have listed them here in order of most mild to the deepest:

Lactic acid
Glycolic acid
Beta-hydroxy acid
Jessner

Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy (AHA) peel.  It is normally obtained from milk and other dairy products such as yogurt. These peels are very valuable to those with sensitive skin. Most often, they are well tolerated and usually create less peeling and shredding than the glycolic acids and beta acid peels. It is considered a mild, entry-level chemical skin peel.

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA peels) are a bit stronger and often come in strengths such as 10 – 25 percent.  They can be used as superficial chemical peels. A higher concentration TCA peel such as a 35 percent product is considered a medium to deeper acid peel. These deeper chemical  peels are still often used by many dermatologists, however many of these practitioners have moved to laser tecniques.  These newer methods provide more control terms of targeting the proper depth. TCA is now a very common acid in many chemical tattoo removal products.  Additionally, it can be used by consumers, at home, as a removal treatment.

There are a variety of qualities of these chemical peels to consider including whether the product is a commercial or medical grade. The higher the quality of the peel the higher the price will be.  So ensure sure that you are purchasing a peel product that is going to be effective rather than a cheaper one that will certainly save you money but possibly not produce the results you were expecting.

Besides the Jessner’s peel, the acids above are usually ineffective at removing tattoo ink , although many people who are misinformed do purchase them for the purpose of removing a tattoo.   The reason that they are ineffective is that they just will not penetrate the skin’s outer surface enough to get to the pigment in your tattoo. Glycolic acid is made from sugar cane and is definitely safe for your skin, but will not work on removing your tattoo ink since it will just loosen dead epidermal cells.  Your skin will look better but your tattoo will still be there.

Beta-hydroxy acids are sold in many different concentrations. In most ways they are very similar to glycolic peels.  The main difference is that the glycolics are a bit stronger and may lead to redness and additional skin peeling. These are not as effectiveness as TCA chemical peels for removing tattoos, they just aren’t strong enough to penetrate the epidermis to break up the ink. My hope is that this article sheds some light on the different peels out there and will assist consumers in making a more informed decision when considering one of these peels to get rid of an unwanted tattoo.

To learn more about tca tattoo removal visit my tattoo removal cream site where you can see many before and after tattoo removal pictures.

David Mitchell is a freelance author who writes for numerous health and welness blogs.

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]]> http://tattoo-removal-research.com/tattoo-chemical-peels-which-work/feed 0 All About Butterfly Tattoo Designs http://tattoo-removal-research.com/all-about-butterfly-tattoo-designs http://tattoo-removal-research.com/all-about-butterfly-tattoo-designs#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:46:43 +0000 http://tattoo-removal-research.com/all-about-butterfly-tattoo-designs Tattoo art forms are in vogue all over the world especially in the US and European countries. Trendy and decorative tattoo designs are a choice of every next person. Moreover, the choice is not less. Tattoos are available in several design and sizes, so you need not worry about how to decorate your body. Few of the most fashionable contemporary tattoos are butterfly tattoo designs, dragon tattoo designs, tribal tattoo designs, cross tattoo designs, henna tattoo designs, and religious tattoo designs, the list is long!

Butterflies have essentially been thought of as a style statement for years together. Be it garments, accessories, baggage, or jewellery, this lovely creature has managed to form a creative idea. The vibrant colors of the butterfly sported on you would make you look hot. Butterflies tattoo designs are very colorful and have a nice blend of eye-catching colors.

Tattoos with butterfly pictures will leave you in confusion for the selection. Some of the coolest butterfly tattoo designs are tribal butterfly tattoos, fairy butterfly tattoos, lower back butterfly tattoos, animal butterfly tattoos and Celtic butterfly tattoos. Tribal butterfly tattoos are generally influenced by ancestral art from local and native tribes. The tribal art comes from the large clans or tribes from Ireland and Scotland and even some of the tribes of Borneo. Butterflies since many ages have been linked with fairies. Butterfly wings are considered fairy wings and vice versa. A butterfly really represents a multi-colored picture of Mother Nature itself. Hence, these fairy butterfly tattoo designs are even more famed especially with females and modern males.

These butterfly tattoo designs have held a special place in a woman’s heart. Amongst the preferred designs, the butterfly tattoo designs are one of the favorites. Butterfly tattoos come in wide-ranging designs and color formats, from two toned ones to multicolored. Normally, its are tattooed on the arm or on the shoulder blade no matter it is permanent or not. It will boost the feeling of energetic if you tattooing the butterfly tattoo design on your neck or ankle. But you have to pay for the price to take the pain of the needles for it’s coolness.

They are a subject of creative expression and the blending of colors is very unique and expressive. Butterfly tattoo designs are all about taking butterfly in the kingdom of fashion and combining it with art forms. The butterfly tattoos not only interest the lady world, but are amongst the chosen designs of the artists too. Permanent or temporary stick ones, even body painting; the tattoo designers love to play with colors that make the butterfly wings.

Some butterfly tattoos survive just a few days and can be cleaned off by any paint remover, some of them just need soap and water to vanish. Body painted butterfly tattoo designs are not very lasting and thus give a better chance of variety. Irrespective of the type a butterfly tattoo design, it is always amongst the finest designs as one can have fun with colors which are not likely with any other design.

]]> http://tattoo-removal-research.com/all-about-butterfly-tattoo-designs/feed 0 Tattoo Removal ? The Best Ways for Today to Get Your Tattoo Clean up http://tattoo-removal-research.com/tattoo-removal-the-best-ways-for-today-to-get-your-tattoo-clean-up http://tattoo-removal-research.com/tattoo-removal-the-best-ways-for-today-to-get-your-tattoo-clean-up#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:58:56 +0000 The tattoo removal business is prospering today. The reason, with jobs harder than ever to find more and more people are having their visible tattoos removed to make them more employable.

 

There are several choices for tattoo removal today, but are the best methods? We will look here at the ones considered the most effective and those you might want to steer clear of.

 

The two top tattoo removal solutions today involve the use of lasers and the use of fade creams. The both have their pluses and minuses.

 

Laser tattoo removal seems to produce the best most thorough results for getting rid of tattoos. However, laser removal is not cheap and requires several visits to an outpatient facility to have the procedures done. It can take several months as you have to wait between treatments for the wound to heal. The procedure with each visit takes very little time. Depending on the size of the tattoo you are usually in and out in under an hour. The other drawback is that it can hurt more than it did to get the tattoo inked. Scarring is also a possibility, depending on the skin type.

 

The other most accepted method for eliminating your tattoo would be with the use of the many fade cream products that are out there today. The results from these products vary from one person to the next. A lot seem to depend on the skin type of the person, the ink colors, how deep the ink has penetrated the skin and age of the tattoo. But the upside is that these cream products do work for some people. They are also a lot less expensive than laser treatments and no pain. That no pain and lower cost benefit is reason for many people too try them first and if they get little results then opt for laser removal.

 

Other methods involve the use of acids or sanding to remove the ink. These are older solutions and do not seem to be very persuasive today considering the other selection.

 

Surgery can also be a result for great cases.

 

Another answer that is being marketed now involves the use of a hot iron. The user is teaching to use the hot iron closely on the tattoo and hold it there for five minutes. A wooden dowel rod even comes with the product for the user to bite down to help withstand the pain. We are hoping people actually see this for the joke it is and not really try it.

 

 

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]]> http://tattoo-removal-research.com/tattoo-removal-the-best-ways-for-today-to-get-your-tattoo-clean-up/feed 0 TCA Peels For Getting Rid of Tattoos – Can They Help? http://tattoo-removal-research.com/tca-peels-for-getting-rid-of-tattoos-can-they-help http://tattoo-removal-research.com/tca-peels-for-getting-rid-of-tattoos-can-they-help#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:16:40 +0000 Before their use in helping consumers get rid of their unwanted tattoos Trichloracetic acid (TCA) chemical peels had been used to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles as well as acne scarring. Over fifty years ago, in the the 1940’s, these chemicals were used to remove calluses, stretch marks and even age spots.

Trichloracetic compounds have been rigorously tested and have proven themselves to be quite effective for removing tattoos or for fading them – usually to prepare a tattooed area for a cover-up design. One study in the British Journal of Plastic Surgery in 1988 included the results of 670 tattooed patients.  They were treated with TCA chemicals over a  six year period. When the study concluded, the results indicated that the patients had experienced an 85% success rate. This study proved that TCA chemical peels were a simple, inexpensive tattoo removal alternative.

Trichloracetic acid is a cosmetic liquid, not a cream. It acts to slowly fade tattoo pigments under top skin’s top layer.  It contains no hydroquinone – a skin bleaching agent that is often found in tattoo removal systems. This chemical peel product is also used by many different types of skin care professionals including dermatologists and doctors. OTC sales of hydroquinone is illegal in Australia, as well as in twenty one European Countries as well as some Asian countries.  These nations claim that these decisions were made based on cancer fears in addition to the concern that the compound was responsible for various other skin conditions. It is still legally available in many other countries but normally just in low concentrations like 2% – 5%.  Hydroquinone has often been used to improve various skin conditions like hyper-pigmentation – darkening of the skin, uneven tone or even for the treatment of dark circles under patient’s eyes.

These chemical peels work gradually from the top skin layer (epidermis) down deeper into the dermis where the tattoo pigment resides. TCA peels are often considered less painful than Q-switched laser removal therapy and often only cause a slight tingling sensation to the affected area. Baking soda and water is commonly used to alleviate this discomfort. Many users have claimed that using TCA peels hurt less than getting the tattoo put on in the first place. The inflammation caused by the chemical reaction leads to  a controlled burn.  This  results in the tattoo pigment rising to the skin’s surface and, with repeated use, slowly fading away.

Pre-fading a tattoo with a TCA chemical peel before having laser therapy is a common approach and  has saved many consumers money. A pre-faded tattoo will obviously require fewer laser treatments and will result in fewer, often painful,  painful laser sessions. This is because the  already-faded pigments need less heat from the laser to break down the remaining pigment. A pre-faded tattoo with a TCA product will also often recover more quickly after any laser sessions. Less pigment in the skin’s dermal layer means less time at the laser clinic not to mention the avoided pain and cost. You should bear in mind that just like the many tattoo removal products on the market today, TCA chemical peels do take an investment of time. After the chemical is applied, users will normally need to allow between three and six weeks to go by prior to starting the next cycle.

An additional advantage of  TCA systems are their color-dependency – not the case for many laser removal systems. These TCA peels work just as well on all ink pigments.

Lasers are often more effective with the darker colors like black, dark blue or red but haven’t shown as much success with other colors like lighter red, light blue, light green and many yellows. These inks can often necessitate additional laser treatments unless the pigment has been  pre-faded by a product such as a TCA peel.

To learn more about tca tattoo peel visit my tattoo cream site where you can see many before and after tattoo removal pictures.

David Mitchell is a freelance author who writes for numerous health and welness blogs.

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