The demand for tattoo removal in London continues to grow, and as well as providing this service, we aim to help people understand the process before they commit to getting rid of their unwanted ink forever. Laser tattoo removal is safe, effective and relatively pain-free, but one thing we are often asked is whether it causes scarring. We can certainly answer that for you, so read on.
What Does Science Say?
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In order to find the best answer, we can look to what we already know about the body and the healing processes. In short, many doctors confirm that in most cases, there is little to no chance of scarring, but that does require input from both the removal technician and the patient.
Our highly skilled staff are trained to understand the settings and how these relate to different colours of ink, and therefore they are pros at making sure there are no scars left.
However, as a patient, you also need to follow the aftercare instructions, as poor wound healing can be made worse by picking, scratching and applying lotions and potions when you have been advised not to. Generally, most people will find the process of laser removal and aftercare simple, having very little impact on their daily life.
How Likely Is Scarring?
According to TattooRegret, If we accept that your tattoo removal is carried out by a qualified technician like the members of our team, and you take the correct steps in terms of aftercare, the chances of scarring are estimated to be in the region of 2%, which we think are pretty good odds.
Our team assesses each individual tattoo, and the treatment plan will be slightly different depending on many factors, including your skin tone. Be sure to let us know in advance if you think you are someone who does scar easily, and we will do our best to minimise this.
Sadly, some people have skin prone to scarring, and others experience itching with healing, which makes the temptation to scratch irresistible. However, you need to leave it alone, so try cooling the area with an ice pack wrapped in a thin cloth.
Keeping The Risk Low
You can do other things to minimise the risk of scars developing. Remember, once the skin has been exposed to the laser, the immune system needs to take over, and we cannot help with this stage.
However, we do advise you to keep the area cool and dry and look after your immune system with plenty of fluids and immune-boosting foods. We will explain how long to leave dressings on and what you can and cannot apply to the area.
The timeline of healing is explained, and you will discover that the first 48 hours are really crucial. You can speed things up by making sure you do not smoke, sleep well and stay out of direct sunlight, as the UV rays are harmful anyway and do even more damage to skin that is already traumatised.
