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How Safe Is Tattoo Removal Cream?
How dangerous are those at-home tattoo removal creams?
Answer:
VERY dangerous.
There are several online companies that sell at-home tattoo removal kits in the form of highly potent creams. They claim that once applied, the creams will fade tattoos. Though this may or may not be true, there are several serious risks and complications involved. Applying such a potent cream to your skin can lead to scarring, wrinkling, burns, irritations, and infection.
THE DANGERS OF TRICHLOROACETIC ACID TATTOO REMOVAL
Many at-home tattoo removal creams contain caustic TCA chemicals, which can do some serious damage. What is TCA? It’s a peeling agent used by dermatologists to remove warts, stretch marks, and calluses the number one complication resulting from TCA usage is scarring, followed by severe burns and peeling.
Imagine applying such a potent acid to your own tattoo, and everything that could go wrong. In fact, the number one complication resulting from TCA usage is scarring, followed by severe burns and peeling. When you have an in-office TCA treatment, dermatologists select the ideal concentration of chemical solution for your skin type and tone to minimize the risk of scarring and hypo-pigmentation. But when you purchase a one-size-fits-all at-home tattoo removal cream containing TCA, that’s just a recipe for disaster waiting to happen. Most importantly, though, using a TCA solution on a professional tattoo will not remove the tattoo pigment because the pigment is located too deep in the dermis for the solution to penetrate. Essentially, you’re just wasting your time and money, not to mention taking a very dangerous risk.
This can lead to unsightly scars that are pitted – not to mention permanent – and which may require surgery to be corrected
And there many other products besides that promise to erase tattoos. Other at-home tattoo removal creams simply do not list their active ingredients. They claim that all the ingredients are FDA approved and that you’ll most likely see results in a month or two. Sometimes these creams also include “an approved dermal instrument” in combination with exfoliates that remove the top layer of the skin, apparently allowing the cream to penetrate deeper into the skin. This can lead to unsightly scars that are pitted – not to mention permanent – and which may require surgery to be corrected. Besides, would you apply the cream on your skin if you didn’t know what was in it? That’s definitely not kosher.
Get Results with Lasers Tattoo Removal
Rather than taking a risk with an at-home tattoo removal cream, you should come to LaserAway for an initial consultation. Laser tattoo removal is the only safe and effective method to remove unwanted tattoos. After a series of successful laser treatments, most tattoos are gone. The same definitely can’t be said for at-home tattoo removal creams.
How does laser tattoo removal work? Simply put, laser tattoo removal technology uses laser energy to break up and disperse tattoo pigment without damaging the surrounding skin. Following treatment, your body’s immune system gradually breaks down and eliminates ink pigments, allowing the tattoo to gradually fade. The number of sessions you’ll need depends on the amount and type of ink used and how deeply it was injected. You must wait 8 to 12 weeks between sessions to allow pigment residue to be absorbed by the body. Patience pays off when it comes to laser tattoo removal. Before you know it, that tattoo will be long gone.
Do you have an unsightly tattoo you’d like to remove? Then visit your local LaserAway. We’re proud to offer the most up to date technology and safe medical technology than any other skincare provider.
Why LaserAway?
We’ve committed over a decade to helping people of all skin types discover their best skin ever, with over 5 million treatments performed and new locations opening every month! We use state-of-the-art technology for maximum results, our clinics are supervised by board-certified, industry-leading dermatologists, and our treatments are implemented by registered nurses, nurse practitioners or physician associates who undergo one of the most comprehensive training programs in the business. Our mission is to make our clients feel beautiful by providing the best and most effective aesthetic treatments in the nation in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Ready to invest in yourself? Schedule a free consultation today by filling out a request form or calling the LaserAway staff at (855) 233-9134. Our nurses look forward to making sure your service and skin are as smooth as possible!
