As tattoos are becoming more and more popular, the need to have them removed has also increased. A good quality tattoo can be a symbol of pride, but a poorly done tattoo or one that evokes bad memories can haunt the owner like bad luck. Since tattoos are designed to be permanent, it is not easy to remove them. But with enough time, expertise, and money, tattoo removal is doable. If you don't have enough money to permanently remove your tattoo, there are a few less expensive ways you can do it. Read on to find out how to remove and cover a tattoo.
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Method 1 of 2: Disguise Tattoos
Step 1. Wear clothes to cover the tattoo
If possible, wear clothes that will cover the tattoo, such as long-sleeved shirts, jackets, trousers, etc.
- If you're not ready to get a new tattoo to cover a bad one, or have a more permanent and expensive laser tattoo removed, wearing clothes to cover the tattoo is a relatively easy temporary step to take.
- Tattoo sleeves according to skin tone are available in online stores, including a variety of sizes that cover the entire arm, upper or lower arm, wrist, and ankle.
Step 2. Disguise the tattoo with cosmetics
Apply a foundation product that can cover a large area that matches the skin tone around the tattoo.
- Certain cosmetic products are designed specifically to cover tattoos and can be found online or at many beauty supply stores.
- While covering your tattoo with cosmetics isn't suitable for the long term, it can help you deal with it in the short term.
Step 3. Make a new tattoo as a cover
Cover tattoos usually cover the old tattoo with a new, larger design.
- Find a tattoo artist or salon who specializes in cover tattoos and can show you a good portfolio of work. If your last tattoo was not done well, you'll want to make sure it's done well this time.
- You will need a new design that is bigger (or sometimes much larger) than the old tattoo.
- Work with the artist to create a cover tattoo design that will match the features of the old tattoo. Since covering an old tattoo with a new one is often difficult, you need to come up with a design that will blend in and disguise the old one.
- Most cover tattoos will be colored to better cover the old tattoo. Tattoos with traditional tribal designs are an exception.
Method 2 of 2: Using Tattoo Removal Laser Technology
Step 1. Learn more about laser tattoo removal technology
Tattoo removal using laser technology is usually a lengthy, expensive, and not guaranteed success process.
Depending on the location, type of ink, and depth, it may sometimes be impossible to completely remove a tattoo
Step 2. Determine if you are the right person to undergo this procedure
Laser tattoo removal isn't for everyone, so make sure you're the right candidate before applying. Schedule a consultation before deciding.
- If your tattoo has previously been treated with a tattoo removal procedure that resulted in scars, laser tattoo removal will leave more scars.
- However, if your tattoo has been treated with a certain method but doesn't show any significant scars, chances are your tattoo will show a safe reaction to laser technology.
Step 3. Find a dermatologist with a good reputation
Make sure that the person doing the deletion has a good work history with minimal side effects.
Ask your family doctor or dermatologist for references to tattoo removal specialists they know and trust in their work
Step 4. Learn about existing technology
Be sure to find out more about actual laser treatment before you decide to have a laser tattoo removed.
- Laser treatment uses a pulsed Q-switched laser to separate ink particles so that they can be absorbed by the body's immune system. When the ink particles have broken apart, they travel to the spleen lump, which is where they are stored.
- In general, it takes 5-10 treatment sessions over a period of several weeks to remove the tattoo. The fees vary, but the average is around 2 million rupiah per session. Most insurance companies do not pay for tattoo removal except for medical needs.
Step 5. Understand the procedure
Make sure to understand not only the appropriate technology but also the actual procedure to be followed, so that nothing untoward happens once you decide to go through with it.
- In general, a tattoo removal session will run as follows:
- Before starting, the doctor will provide eye protection and administer a local anesthetic or painkiller injection.
- The doctor will use an instrument to lift your skin and direct it at the laser beam. You can predict each pulse from the laser to feel like being hit with a rubber band or a splash of hot oil.
- After the laser is directed over the entire area, the doctor will apply ice or a cold compress before covering the entire area with a bandage.
- The doctor will apply a cream to be used regularly on the desired part.
Step 6. Know the side effects
While laser tattoo removal is generally a safe procedure, there are some risks as a side effect, including:
- Infection: If not treated properly, the tattooed part can become infected.
- Scars: There is a small chance that this treatment will leave a permanent scar.
- Facial patches: There is a risk that the skin on the treated area will be lighter or darker than the surrounding skin.
