There are a lot of reasons for possibly wanting a tattoo removed – the positive element of tattoo removal is that you are no longer burdened with a tattoo you regret. If a tattoo is holding you back from getting a job you want or keeps you from attaining goals you have set for yourself, a little pain and a small possible scar may be worth it to you.

If you have a tattoo you wish to have partially or completely removed, you should first consider your options and decide which method might be best for you.

Laser Removal
Today, lasers are the most common method of tattoo removal.  They work by targeting the ink with pulses of highly concentrated light that break the ink into tiny fragments, which are then cleared away the your own immune system. However, this isn’t all done with just one treatment.  The more treatments you have, the more the laser can penetrate to destroy the ink.  Experts in removal therapy say that technology has advanced to the point where scarring is minimal, sometimes non-existant, but this c an vary depending on the situation.

Other Medical Methods
Another method is excision, where the tattoo would be cut away and the skin sewn back together. These methods have proved to cause a scar as opposed to a tattoo and are only used today in extreme cases where laser surgery is not an option.

If you think that you may be a candidate for Tattoo Removal, contact Dr. Virden and his staff  by calling 1-775-348-9798 or click here to schedule a consultation.