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Why Laser Tattoo Removal NYC? Painless Tattoo Removal!

In recent years, the popularity of tattoos has picked up dramatically—and with it, so has the
demand for tattoo removal in NYC. Although these inked expressions are becoming more
widely accepted in the mainstream world, and employers are even becoming more lenient
when it comes to their staff sporting them, that doesn’t mean that people are always happy
with their ink when they end up leaving the studio.

Whether it’s instant regret after someone does a shoddy job, regret the next morning after a
drunken night out, or regret years later when a long-term relationship ends and you’re left with
nothing but their name etched into your skin—it’s very common for people to end up regretting
getting tattoos somewhere down the line.

When it comes to choosing the type of method you want to use, however, it’s important to be
informed. Laser tattoo removal tends to be the most effective and safest way to remove
unwanted ink. Here’s everything you need to know about the risks and dangers of non-laser
tattoo removal methods:

The Dermatology and Laser Group performing laser tattoo removal on a patient from their Midtown office.

Picosure Laser Tattoo Removal

Dermabrasion Tattoo Removal

Prior to machines, people used the dermabrasion technique to remove their ink—and some
people still pursue this method today in hopes of removing their tattoos.

This method involves sanding down the skin or scraping it away using an abrasive device, like a
diamond wheel, wire brush, or sterilized sandpaper. The procedure causes an extreme level of
pain and, therefore, usually requires a local anesthetic.

If the procedure itself doesn’t sound unpleasant enough, then let’s take a look at the risks
involved. The procedure can result in burning, weeping pores, bruising, scabbing, swelling,
infection, and permanent scarring. The wound may take months to properly heal as well.

Salabrasion Tattoo Removal

This method is very similar to dermabrasion, but it uses granular salt and water in addition to
an abrasive material. Rather than using sheer force, the salt involved in the process is intended to peel and rub away at the skin’s upper layers. The process involves vigorously rubbing at the inked region, and applying an antibiotic ointment with a sterile gauze dressing.

A few days later, the process is repeated.Like dermabrasion, this is an incredibly painful method. It results in a visible scar and may even result in infection. It’s also likely that the procedure will not be effective enough to reach the ink.

Side effects include burning, itching, weeping pores, scabbing, bruising, swelling, bleeding,
discoloration, infection, and permanent scarring. Most experts think it’s better to bypass these
side effects altogether and simply stick to Picosure tattoo removal in NYC.

Surgical Excision Tattoo Removal

If you felt your stomach turn at the description of dermabrasion and salabrasion, then you
definitely don’t want to hear about surgical excision removal. Brace yourself for this one: a surgeon removes your ink with a scalpel and stitches the wound shut. So much more painful than it has to be, when you could find a professional dermatologist in Manhattan to do it with Picosure.

There are many problems with this method. For one thing, the cut often doesn’t go deep
enough to actually remove all of the ink and pigment in the way that a dermatologist in NYC can
through Picosure tattoo removal.

Other side effects include discoloration of the skin, thickened or raised scars, infection,
swelling, bruising, and pain. Experts point out that this method leaves permanent scarring and
loss of pigmentation and most point to the option of a dermatologist in NYC as a solution
instead.

Picosure Tattoo Removal with a New York Dermatologist

Laser tattoo removal in NYC is by far the best option to free your skin of ink you no longer like. Experts across the board widely agree—it is the safest, most effective method of removing the ink from your skin in a way that does not cause painful or harmful side effects. Skip the dangers of non-laser methods and opt for laser removal! If you’re looking to hide unwanted ink, then your skin will thank you for choosing this method.

The Verdict: Laser Tattoo Removal in NYC

In the past, with little other options available, it is understandable why so many turned to some of these methods described above. However, with the rise of laser technology, there’s little reason not to opt for laser tattoo removal in New York. Most experts agree that it is the safest, most effective method that doesn’t result in a long list of side effects.

By drakhavan | October 17th, 2017 | Categories: Surgical Dermatology

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About the Author: drakhavan

Dr. Arash Akhavan is a board-certified dermatologist who founded The Dermatology and Laser Group over a decade ago. As a renowned dermatologist, Dr. Akhavan sees thousands of patients from around the New York City area. Dr. Akhavan is a key opinion leader that has been featured on hundreds of media publications online including NY1 news, Allure, Marie Claire, Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, and more.

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