TATTOO REMOVAL

INTRODUCTION

Many people choose to have decorative tattoos applied to their skin in their youth, then they regret having made such a decision. Methods of tattoo removal include surgery, dermabrasion and laser surgery.

Surgical excision is the most appropriate method of removing tattoos covering not very extensive areas, but surgery will leave a scar. This is done using local anesthesia and recovery after surgery is very rapid.

Dermabrasion is the method of skin abrasion with a rotary device, but this intervention may leave a scar or a large area with changes in pigmentation. The tattoo may become visible even after the procedure has been performed several times. The procedure implies local anesthesia and sedation.
Laser surgery is recommended in tattoo removal by burning and in-depth destruction of the ink. Pain may occur during the procedure but it will subside soon afterwards. To avoid pain, an ice bag may be applied locally before the surgical procedure. No post-operative treatment is needed.

For better and lasting results several procedures may be needed, usually 6-12 spaced at intervals of 7-10 days.

This presentation is only made for information purposes. For customized data and for further details please contact us at:

Radu Voicu, MD
Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Spital Clinic CF2, 63 Marasti Blvd, Sector 1, Bucharest
Tel: 01-224 50 02
Mobile: 092 684 735

e-mail: office@drvoicu.ro
Internet: www.drvoicu.ro.