Getting Married? It’S Time To Remove That Tattoo

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February 28, 2010

Unlike henna, where a bride is purposely painted with temporary tattoos specifically for her wedding day, permanent tattoos that were once a great idea are often one of the first things brides request to be without come their wedding day. In many Asian, Indian and Middle East cultures, temporary henna tattooing is a necessary part of the wedding ceremony, but in America, getting a tattoo isn’t usually temporary- it’s permanent.

How Does Tattoo Removal Work?

Tattoo removal has been around for years, but previous methods were much more intense and scarring was unavoidable. Nowadays, graduates from laser schools for hair removal and skin rejuvenation often are trained in laser tattoo removal as well. Lasers work by directing laser beam energy toward the ink in the skin with highly concentrated colored light beams. These laser beams break up ink particles into tiny fragments which are later cleared up by the body’s own cells. The procedure is bloodless and no incisions are made. The laser selectively targets the pigment of the tattoo without damaging the surrounding skin.

If I am Getting Married in Six Months, Will I Have to Have More Than One Session?

How many sessions you will need will depend on several factors:

• The depth of the ink level

• Size of the tattoo

• Color of the tattoo

• Age of a person

• The newness of the tattoo- the more recent, the more difficult

• Health- your body’s ability to heal

Is it Painful?

The heat generated by the lasers may cause pain and blisters are commonly formed. Even though laser technology is developed, the chance of scarring is always present with multiple treatments.

What Does it Cost to Remove a Tattoo?

Lasers are considered safe and are believed to provide the best results. The cost of laser tattoo removal varies. The rule of thumb is usually between $100 and $150 per square inch per treatment- which can really add up! So, depending on the size as well as color of your tattoo will depend on the cost as well as the time it takes to have it removed. The darker the color of your tattoo, the more treatments are necessary to remove the deep color. Laser removal combined with some quality concealer and you should be good to go in just about anything.

That tattoo that you got ten years ago with the giant butterfly across your back seemed like a great idea at the time, but since then a few things have changed. If you are getting married and your dream dress just happens to be backless, the good news is there are options! From make-up to tattoo laser removal you don’t have to make your past apart of your future.

By: Melissa Peterman

About the Author:

About the author: Melissa Peterman is web content specialist for Innuity. For more information about laser schools or hair removal, go to Canyon State Laser

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