Bumper Stickers For Your Body

Historically tattoos were viewed as anti-social, rebellious and often a bold middle finger to society in general. Today these symbols have greatly expanded meanings from family and other special images, important phrases to beautiful art renderings.

Allow me to share with you some of my opinions on tattoos from their inception to possible alteration or removal. These views are based on a history of over forty years traditional medical experience ranging from surgical procedures to using a wide variety of high technology devices including lasers.

Let’s start with the basics that a tattoo is meant to be permanent. I’ve heard it sarcastically stated that “ a tattoo is a permanent reminder of your temporary insanity.” Be certain that you really want a particular image and that it will stand the test of time. Look at the big picture. Is this a one and done, or do you have long-term goals of a grandiose masterpiece. Basically, you want to avoid a hodgepodge of unrelated images. Consider location on your body. An image on your ankle may look great up close, but from a distance looks like grease from your bicycle chain.

Step two is to find a tattooist that is an artist who can create your desired image or replicate what you have. Be confident that the facility practices proper clean technique during and post procedure. Choose inks by source and color. Some inks may be laser resistant.  In other words, each laser wavelength is attracted to a particular color. Therefore, a multi-color tattoo may require different lasers. Some inks may be resistant and require many treatments while potentially leaving a latent image. It’s imperative to have tattoos professionally done. Their devices and technique tend to create a more even depth into the dermal tissue. Homemade tattoos are very inconsistent in depth making them less aesthetic and harder to remove. Sometimes so-called “ jailhouse tattoos “ have questionable sources of pigment and definitely look less than perfect.

Finally, you’ve achieved your goal, but circumstances change over the years. Maybe that neck tattoo or tramp stamp doesn’t quite reflect the new you.  Here comes the key question.  Can you afford to spent considerably more to remove the tattoo than it’s original cost? A tattoo is rarely burnt off or surgically removed. Most are removed with a laser that delivers high powered rapidly delivered energy that is photo acoustic.  Simply stated it breaks down the ink into smaller absorbable particles. This dissolution would happen naturally over decades. You’ll see this taking place on very old images.

So, where does the ink go in the speeded-up laser process. It goes to your bodies front line of defense, your lymph nodes. These small filters collect and disperse any toxins. Your immune system is your lifeline that keeps you healthy and alive. The extremely simple explanation is that you eventually eliminate through urination. This doesn’t consider any residue or damage to the lymph nodes. It may additionally take away from the immune systems ability to fight other enemies of the body. If the tattoo must go, then do it. Should you have large amounts of ink to remove you might consider sequential treatments over a long period of time. This will be easier on your system and pocketbook. Or simply live with the tattoo. These decisions are yours of course.  I hope my information has been helpful in your expressive journey.