FASHION , HEALTH & BEAUTY
Removing your regrets
They were once the province of sailors , convicts and teenage hoodlums , but tattoos have definitely become uber-trendy : even Samantha Cameron has a discreet dolphin design on her ankle , while David Beckham ’ s sleeve ‘ tats ’ are legendary . Still , what seemed like a good idea at the time may later be a cause for remorse : almost a third of those who have tattoos live to regret their body art , according to a survey from the British Association of Dermatologists . Thankfully , tattoos are not as permanent as they used to be . Increasingly , there are claims that new removal techniques from lasers to surgery , and even an injectable solution , can reduce most designs to a shadow of their former selves , obliterating some altogether . But can youthful indiscretions be so easily eliminated ?
How does Laser tattoo removal work ? It works by using powerful beams of laser light to turn the ink , using heat , into tiny particles . The particles are then absorbed into the body via the bloodstream , and excreted via the liver and digestive system . Historically , the only way to get rid of a tattoo was to cover it with skin-coloured ink , or cut it out . But we can now offer laser techniques with differing degrees of intensity . An amateur tattoo can be removed in as little as three sessions , with larger more professional tattoos anything up to eight or ten sessions .
Does it hurt ? It is a short term pain for a long term gain ! The tattoo will become blistered and painful straight after and during the treatment , and through the healing process your tattoo will begin to fade , you can have the process repeated every six weeks giving your skin time to heal and for the inks to be flushed through your natural body cleansing system . It is important to go to a reputable clinic for removal procedures , sadly with the importation laws being relaxed some substandard Lasers are finding their way into the UK from China , treatments are being offered with lasers but these lasers only have limited power , they will only leave you with scarring and skin discolouration .
Red House Spa and Laser clinic have treated thousands of tattoos over the last fifteen years , with clinic Director Lisa Noble being fully qualified in Aesthetics and Laser Light procedures .
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