Potential Side Effects of Laser Tattoo Removal
Laser tattoo removal is a common procedure for removing tattoos. When a tattoo is done, the artist injects colored ink into the medium layer of the skin. The light used in laser tattoo removal procedures breaks down the ink pigments and the body filters the pigment debris. The laser beam only affects the tattoo ink, without harming the surrounding skin. The laser device needs to be calibrated differently depending on what color is removed. The tattoo removal procedure is done by removing different colors, not entire areas of the tattoo at the same time. Generally tattoos can be removed without severe side effects. There are, however, tattoos which cannot be completely removed due to the technique of the artist and the ink he used.