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Tattoo is usually hard to remove, but if you are planning to remove yours and you are looking for ways, there are several methods possible on how to remove a tattoo. Most people who have had a tattoo were not thinking of removing it later on in their life, maybe because, at a young age, they find getting a tattoo trendy or fashionable, then after a few years, they realized that they do not want the tattoo anymore so they decide to remove it.

Wearing a tattoo and choosing what design would be attractive for you is an important thing before getting it. Since a tattoo is a permanent mark on your skin, you probably never thought of removing it at a later date when you decided to have one done. It is only now that you realized that you do not want it anymore and you are considering removing it, of the methods available you need to determine which one is the right method is for you.

So if you have decided to get rid of an unwanted tattoo, here are some options that you may want to know before you choose your desired method.

* Laser tattoo removal - highly concentrated pulses of light are directed onto the tattoo to break down the pigmented skin markings but this procedure is usually painful, you will be required to use numbing creams. To complete the procedure, laser sessions may take 20 series which cost up to $200 to $500 each session. This procedure may cause blisters, scars, and scabs.

* Removing tattoos through Dermabrasion or Salabrasion - Dermabrasion is a method that uses a small portion of spray to freeze the tattooed skin. The skin is then sanded using a rotary abrasive instrument for peeling the skin. Salabrasion is another method that uses ordinary tap water with salt applied on the tattooed area. The skin is then abraded. Both methods are painful because of the peeling of the skin and therefore require the use of local anesthesia and dressing for the scar. How many sessions will depend on the level of the tattoo.

* Removing tattoo through the use of Removal Creams - Tattoo Removal Institute recommends several effective creams for tattoo removal. Effectiveness of the cream varies according to the tattoo but the only recorded side effect is the effect of bleaching on skin. Since this is a gradual method, continuous application of cream is necessary. The good thing here is that creams are affordable.

* Tattoo removal by using TCA or Trichloroacetic acid - this method exfoliates the skin until the tattoo is removed. It should be applied regularly like the procedure for wart removal since the tattoo will not be removed overnight and may take some time to completely remove the tattoo. This method however, is more affordable that having a surgery.

* Removing tattoos with Glycolic acid peel - This procedure also uses acid (alpha hydroxyl acid) to peel off the skin on the tattooed area. It can be applied at home and may also take time to peel the skin off. The cost of the acid is also affordable than having laser surgery.

* Surgical or incision for tattoo removal - surgeons and dermatologist should be the one to handle this procedure. This is usually done through incision and stitches and it costs more than other methods. Since it is a kind of cosmetic surgery, insurance will not cover the expenses.

To save on costs of tattoo removal and to avoid side effects, go for the creams. This are affordable than surgery and proven to be more effective with regular use.