The amount of time for a full tattoo removal can vary from a couple of months to years. Let's take a look at some factors that contribute to that variance:
1. Professional vs. Homemade? Most professionally done tattoos have more ink in them vs. ones done by amateurs that people get while experimenting as teens or just having anyone else other than a professional tattoo artist ink 'em up. The reason for this is mostly just quality of design - if you go to a professional looking for a real piece of art, they'll usually put a little more time and effort (and ink) into tattooing something that's really supposed to last vs. your friend, acquaintance, or cellmate who thinks that they just might be able to get the job done.
2. Age of Tattoo: As a tattoo ages, tiny particles of ink are naturally circulated out by the lymphatic system. This is what causes natural fading as the tattoo ages. What the laser does during tattoo removal is speed up this process by breaking up the cellular walls that are within the area of the tattoo. The particles that are circulated out because of laser treatments end up being much, much bigger than when the tattoo is naturally fading. That said, keep in mind that if the tattoo's older, it's already on it's way in a sense!
3. You! How effectively your tattoo goes bye-bye has a lot to do with how efficient your lymphatic system is, which in turn has at least a little bit to do with how healthy you are in general. It has definitely been our experience here at TRS that people who are more active and make it a point to drink a lot of water regularly (not to mention using squeezy stress balls and getting massages) are the people who experience the quickest, most effective removals with the least amount of side effects. Try to look at it like an added bonus - get your ex's name off and get in shape at the same time. Score!
Any questions? Has this been your or someone you know's experience with laser tattoo removal? Have at it in the comments, please!
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