A tattoo can be done in one session but it takes several sessions to remove it. Laser tattoo removal is one of the most effective methods to remove permanent tattoos, full or part of it.
Is laser tattoo removal a painful procedure?
Before the laser tattoo removal starts an anesthesia cream is applied. Nevertheless, after the laser tattoo removal is painful but it can be controlled with a cream or some drugs.
What should I do before the laser tattoo removal?
The first thing you should do is tell your doctor if you are taking any medications that can cause blood thinning; alcohol in one of them too.
What should I do after the laser tattoo removal?
It basically the same procedure after having a tattoo just you must not swim in the sea or the pool for 5 days and avoid the sunlight as much as possible.
How many sessions do I need to have a tattoo permanently removed?
You will need 10 sessions if the tattoo has been done professionally and 6 sessions if performed by amateurs and it takes between 14 days to 2 months according to the tattoo.
Are there any risks or side effects of laser tattoo removal?
If you took your doctor’s recommendations carefully there will be no risks for it but there will swell and bleeding which are the only side effects for this procedure.
How much does the laser tattoo removal cost?
Laser tattoo removal in Turkey, Istanbul costs from 50 euros to 150 euros for one session. The price varies according to:
- The area of treatment.
- Tattoo size.
- Your period of staying.
- Hotel.
- Medical tests.