According to the Food and Drug Administration, an estimated 45 million Americans have tattoos. In 2003, the Harris Interactive Poll reported that 16 percent of adults and 36 percent of people between the ages 25 and 29 have at least one tattoo. Apparently, 17 percent of Americans with tattoos regretted having such tattoos done and are seeking a tattoo removal Honolulu treatment. In fact, according to a laser manufacturer called Candela, there may have been an estimated 100,000 laser tattoo removal Honolulu treatments in 2007.
Tattoos can now be removed through several tattoo removal Honolulu techniques and procedures have been developed in recent years. For whatever reason it may be (social, cultural and physical), tattoo removal Honolulu is still a major decision made by a person. Because every single tattoo is unique, tattoo removal Honolulu techniques are personalized and tailored according to a person’s individual case. The method used for tattoo removal Honolulu may also differ on the way it is tattooed. A tattoo that is not done by a professional, hence, has uneven depths, may be harder to remove as compared to a tattoo conducted by a professional done with uniform depth.
The most common tattoo removal Honolulu methods are done by a dermasurgeon. Tattoo removal Honolulu may or may not be conducted under local anesthesia. The surgeon usually performs the procedure in the outpatient department of a hospital or a surgery center. Examples of tattoo removal Honolulu methods are the following.
Laser Surgery is a tattoo removal Honolulu treatment done using a high-intensive laser beam which selectively treats the pigment colors on the skin. Lasers have been a trend in the field of cosmetic surgery because of the standard treatment it can offer – bloodless, low risk, and effective with minor side effects. In some cases, the procedure may be done several times.
Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL) uses high intensity light instead of a laser in pretty much the same manner. This tattoo removal Honolulu method is said to be less painful than laser therapy, and more effective.
Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peel is otherwise known as Chemical Peel. During this tattoo removal Honolulu treatment, a chemical solution is applied on the skin causing it to blister and eventually peel off. This treatment may cause a brief burning sensation, followed by numbness or stinging.
Dermabrasion is usually done by “sanding” the skin. This tattoo removal Honolulu treatment removes the tattoo surface and its middle layers. A combination of surgical and dressing techniques aids the elimination of the tattoo.
Surgical tattoo removal Honolulu is also known as excision. This method is conducted by removing the tattoo with a scalpel and stitching the wound after. The surgical tattoo removal Honolulu technique is proven to be highly effective since the surgeon has great control on the inked areas.
Cryosurgery is a tattoo removal Honolulu technique that is done by freezing the tattoo prior to the removal process.
With a lot of options available, the tattoo removal Honolulu treatment that would best suit a person is determined by a qualified surgeon. Each method also has side effects that cannot be avoided such skin discoloration at the treated area, lack of pigment removal, and scarring. A keloid may occur three to six months following the tattoo removal Honolulu treatment.
