Laser hair removal and tattoos do not go hand in hand for one simple reason – laser technology cannot distinguish between dark pigment in tattoos and pigment found in hair follicles.
Laser hair removal should never be performed over any area with a tattoo, as this could lead to burns, blisters and skin damage.
It’s Not a Good Idea
Laser hair removal works by sending laser light beams into one’s hair follicles to interrupt their growth cycle and thus stop unwanted hair growth. However, as laser light cannot distinguish between tattoo pigment and skin pigmentation, getting laser hair removal over an existing tattoo may damage or reduce its color – with horror stories emerging of people getting third-degree burns after having this procedure done on themselves. Therefore it should never be performed over any type of art work on one’s body.
Most cosmetic practices do not permit laser hair removal over large tattoos such as full sleeves and legs, even those created by licensed technicians who must create a template to protect the tattooed area so as to keep laser close enough without coming close enough to contaminating its ink with laser beams. They must also ensure there is at least 2-3 centimetres of separation between treated areas and your tattooed skin to protect its ink without burning or blistering it.
Laser treatments only target active hair follicles, meaning you would only remove hair right above your tattoos – something which won’t look very pleasing. Therefore, before getting tattoos done it is strongly advised that all excess hair above them be eliminated through either laser hair removal or alternative means such as waxing.
Furthermore, laser treatment can be quite uncomfortable for people with sensitive skin, often leading to burning, redness and swelling following treatment – however these side effects usually dissipate within days. You can help soothe any irritation by applying soothing cream or ice packs directly over affected areas; additionally it’s wise to avoid direct sunlight on these areas for a few days post treatment to prevent sunburn and discolouration of tattooed skin.
It’s Not Safe
Laser hair removal is a cosmetic procedure that utilizes a concentrated beam of light to destroy pigmented follicles in order to stop unwanted hair growth. Unfortunately, however, this light can also damage other parts of your body such as tattoos and thus it should never come in direct contact with them, thus rendering laser hair removal unsafe for use over tattoos.
Certified laser professionals understand it is risky to use lasers directly over a tattoo, so they create a template of its surrounding area so as not to accidentally use the laser on it during treatment. A laser could destroy its pigment and leave you with discolored scars on your skin.
Laser treatment may cause blisters and other unpleasant side effects on your skin and ink, and could possibly even lead to infection if there is already an existing bacterial skin condition on your body. Therefore, it’s wiser to wait until these issues have cleared before considering this type of therapy on yourself.
Alternative hair removal methods like waxing or shaving could be more suitable, since these do not damage or irritate tattooed areas of your body.
Your tattooed skin doesn’t preclude laser hair removal; just visit a professional clinic and consult with a dermatologist first before beginning treatments. A reputable clinic offering free consultations and experienced dermatologists on staff may provide this form of hair removal; in such cases they will assess your skin tone and hair color to see if laser is appropriate; otherwise they may suggest alternative hair removal solutions like electrolysis which won’t harm tattoos while effectively eliminating unwanted hair removal without damaging surrounding tissue.
It’s Not Effective
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure designed to permanently eliminate unwanted body hair, but when used on areas with tattoos it can become hazardous. Lasers may damage the ink and cause blistered skin blistering that distorts a tattoo once healed. Luckily, there are other safe options such as waxing and shaving available to you for getting rid of unwanted hair on tattooed parts of the body.
Professional laser hair removal requires creating a template to cover tattooed areas of skin in order to avoid direct laser light going directly over them and ruining them; in general two to three centimeters should be left between tattoo and treated part of skin in order to protect it from laser damage.
Though practitioners take every precaution to protect tattoos from damage during laser hair removal treatments, it may still affect their pigment. This could result in discoloration or the tattoo losing its original colors and intensity; there have been reports of third-degree burns when using laser hair removal over tattoos; therefore it is wise to hire a qualified dermatologist or laser technician for such procedures.
Laser hair removal over tattooed areas may cause permanent trauma to the skin and result in scarring that will become permanent and painful over time. Furthermore, there is the risk of infections developing within scar tissue; thus it’s always recommended to use alternative means for hair removal like waxing and shaving instead.
Laser hair removal over tattoos should be avoided, however it’s essential to understand its risks before proceeding with any procedure. Lasers are both unsafe and ineffective; potentially damaging both your tattoo and body art itself. There are alternative safe solutions such as electrolysis or non-laser treatments which may offer better solutions than laser.
It’s Not Cost-Effective
Laser hair removal is a popular cosmetic treatment used to permanently or significantly reduce unwanted body hair density. While safe for most people – even those with tattoos – laser hair removal will not provide permanent relief; furthermore, you will require follow-up treatments in the future and it can be costly.
Lasers work by sending a concentrated beam of light into your skin and targeting pigment, breaking down cells responsible for hair follicle growth and stopping them from continuing their cycle. Unfortunately, tattoo ink can attract this same laser energy causing its coloration to fade or even change – an unfortunate side-effect of laser treatments that use targeted energy on individual hair follicles alone.
As each hair follicle in your skin is interconnected, when laser hits it can destroy all of them at once and disable them; however, this may also disrupt blood supply to these follicles leading to thinned out skin and potentially loss of hair follicles. While you can still shave or wax in areas surrounding tattoos for hair removal purposes; any other techniques like lasers and IPL devices are best avoided in order to preserve the integrity of tattoos.
Before undergoing laser hair removal, it is advisable to visit a dermatologist or laser technician who can assess your skin tone and hair color to make sure that laser treatment will be safe and effective for you. Be open and honest about any health conditions you are suffering from as well as medications you are taking or tattoos you have so they can ensure the treatment will be safe and successful for you.
Tattooed individuals need to keep in mind when scheduling hair removal treatments as laser technicians must avoid working directly over it to avoid damaging and blistering the tattooed area. When working around tattoos during hair removal treatments, space should be left between treated areas and the tattoo to minimize damage and risk of blisters.
Electrolysis may provide an effective and permanent way of getting rid of unwanted hair, though it may take multiple sessions before showing results.
