...according to Dr. Nattapong Jirurawong, 36
Tattoos on arms and legs are the most difficult to remove
The degree of difficulty that goes into removing one tattoo depends on various factors: the amount and quality of color, the area and the age of the tattoo. Tattoos on your arms and legs are difficult to remove as the skin in these areas are thin with fewer glands that produce fat to help heal wounds. Old tattoos contain low-color density so they’re easier to remove. So if you just had your tattoo done last week and want to get rid of it, that would be very difficult because of the high amount of color pigments that’s already under your skin.
Eyebrow tattoo removal is the most popular prodeduces
There’s a long list of tattoos that people want to get rid of, including exes’ initials, traditional Thai art patterns and cartoon characters, but it’s the eyebrow tattoos that beat them all. Eyebrow tattoos in the past don’t look as natural as the ones done with today’s newer practice. Those who want to follow the beauty trend must wipe off their old ones before having a new one applied.
Tattoos in the same color as the skin are the most difficult to fix
When you’re not satisfied with the tattoo you’ve just had done, your tattoo artist might suggest applying a cosmetic tattoo on top of it, which basically involves covering it up with another skin-colored tattoo. The problem is, skin-colored tattoos will never look natural. Most people who’ve had them done want to have them removed later on. These tattoos are difficult to remove because there are two layers of colors—which were not evenly applied—to deal with. Even the Picosecond laser [said to be the most cutting-edge laser for tattoo removal] will leave a dark spot, which will take time to recover. You may want to be treated with two kinds of lasers to hasten the removal session: a carbon dioxide laser to remove the outer layer and the Picosecond laser to deal with the dark layer underneath. Both of which need to be done in a separate sessions.
Ideally, it requires at least six visits to completely remove a single tattoo
Tattoos generally can’t be completely removed in one go because most tattoos these days are done professionally with a tattoo machine that promises a high density of color pigments. It requires at least six treatment sessions per one tattoo. You will also need to keep the treated area dry for 24 hours, and away from the sun for five to seven days.
That tattoo removal lasers can cause skin cancer is a myth
Many people think that using lasers to remove tattoos may lead to skin cancer. However, when applied professionally, these lasers don’t cause any side effects. They’re the same lasers that have been studied in laser therapy science for over 20 years, not to mention countless tests on animals and humans have proven that they’re safe for tattoo removal. The wrong way [to remove a tattoo] is to use a tattoo removal liquid, such as an acidic substance, as this will only leave scars on your skin.