It is accepted to say that a tattoo is a lifelong decision. This is one of the stronger arguments of parents or grandmothers who try to dissuade the idea at all costs. Fortunately, they are wrong, and a failed tattoo, can be removed from the surface of the body safely and permanently. Learn the basic mistakes of making a so-called “hole” and the effective way to remove a tattoo.
4 mistakes made when getting a tattoo
Every important decision requires careful consideration, even more so if its consequences are as permanent as a tattoo on the skin. Making any of the following mistakes is very often associated with getting an unwanted or unsuccessful tattoo. Fortunately, contrary to popular opinion, tattooing is not a decision that cannot be undone, as aesthetic medicine offers effective tattoo removal techniques. But before we get to the issue of tattoo removal, we will explain some of the most common mistakes made when deciding to make a permanent design on the skin.
- Mistakes of youth. Every important decision should be carefully considered. Getting a tattoo on the spur of the moment is the first step to bitterly regret the choice of location and design some time from now, and instead of enjoying the chosen body decoration, think about removing the tattoo. The design and location of the ornament should be thoughtful and have some meaning. Choosing popular and trendy designs when it comes to tattoos is definitely pointless. To test your confidence in making a “hole”, it is best to postpone the procedure for several months or even a year. If, after this time, the choice of design and the desire for a tattoo remain unchanged, it is best to give yourself some more time and only then take the steps involved in making the decoration.
- Cheap and unprofessional salon. As in many other cases, what is good comes at a price. When something costs too little, we look at it with a measure of uncertainty. The same is true for tattoo artists. If they are really good at their craft, they probably also price themselves, and getting a tattoo from them must cost money. Choosing cheaper options can end up with a lasting and visible lesson.
- Different style of design and tattoo artist. The choice of tattoo artist (of course, from among those proven and trustworthy) should also be guided by their own style. It is worth looking at the artist’s portfolio before entrusting him with a piece of your own skin. Even if he’s good at one style, it doesn’t mean that a completely different design will come out just as well.
- Stubbornly sticking to your idea. Of course, coming up with an original design for yourself avoids the mistake of subsection 1. Nonetheless, it is worth consulting with an artist who has more imagination on the subject and perhaps will predict that in a slightly different form the tattoo will look better. Rather than go into denial, it is worth listening to the advice of an experienced person, so that the tattoo on the skin does not grossly differ from the one imagined.
What to do with an unwanted tattoo?
Even if getting a tattoo is preceded by thorough preparation and thought, there is no assurance that one will never regret this decision. In this case, it is worth thinking about removing the tattoo. The process does not have to be painful and leave scars. At our clinic, we offer a tattoo removal procedure that allows you to effectively get rid of a failed or unwanted decoration.
How does laser tattoo removal work?
At our clinic, we perform laser tattoo removal using Q- Switch technology. The technology relies on the action of a nanosecond pulse of light that reaches the deep layers of the skin, acting destructively on the pigment particles, effectively breaking them down. The number of treatments required to completely remove a tattoo depends on its size and the quality of the dye. Typically, a session consists of 6 to 8 treatments, but with colored tattoos the number may increase. With anesthesia, the procedure is painless and comfortable.