
7 Things You Should Know Before Getting a Tattoo Laser Removal
If you’ve heard anything about tattoo removal, it’s most likely that it’s excruciatingly unpleasant, maybe even more so than obtaining the tattoo in the first place. But, although there’s lots of information on things to think about before getting a tattoo, there’s not a lot of talk on the bad side of it: What happens if you come to dislike the tattoo you chose?
1. It will take months, if not years, to remove.
Tattoos do not just go away after a single laser treatment. On average, tattoo removal takes at least two and a half years. Therefore, laser treatments should be spaced three months apart so that you get the most out of each one. This helps your body in breaking down as much of the tattoo as possible, on top of also allowing your body to recover completely before the following session.