Laser Tattoo Removal

Tattoos are individual expressions of art that are set on one's body rather than a wall. A tattoo is produced with a tattoo gun that works like a mixture of a dentist drill and sewing machine. This tattoo gun injects pigment in to the skin. The gun incorporates a solid needle that will pierce the skin between 55 and 3,200 times per minute.

Laser tattoo removal Essex is one of the a number of options to tattoo removal. Even if tattoos have a particular meaning to the person who chooses to adorn themselves with them, a few regret getting a tattoo in the first place. Close to 16% of individuals who get a tattoo look to have it removed. Laser tattoo removal Essex has made it possible to have tattoos cleared.

The Laser removal process does not harm the area surrounding the tattoo but breaks up the pigment into smaller portions that are taken out by the immune system. Research has determined that certain laser wavelengths go after specific colors or pigments.

There is a degree of discomfort associated with laser tattoo removal Essex. The impact of energy from the lasers powerful blasts of light is like getting splattered with hot grease while cooking bacon or being snapped with elastic. Doctor recommended preparation for laser tattoo removal includes non-aspirin products be used for minor pain and aches prior to the laser procedure. Aspirin and ibuprofen can produce noticeable bruising after treatment.

Other pre-treatment steps might consist of the application of a prescription anesthetic cream around 2 hours prior to a laser tattoo removal Essex procedure. The cream must be removed just prior to the procedure. A number of individuals prefer a local anesthetic injected into the tattoo just before laser treatment. And then there are those who decide pretreatment is not required and just tough out the laser removal procedure

The number of laser tattoo removal Essex sessions depends on the amount of tattoo to be removed and the type of ink used and how deep into the skin the ink was injected. Laser treatments are scheduled at a minimum of three week intervals to allow pigment residue to be absorbed by the body. There are a few side effects of laser tattoo removal Essex that can include, but not be limited to, hyperpigmentation or a great deal of color in the skin at the treatment area and hypopigmentation or the lack of color in the treated area. Other side effects include things like lack of complete elimination of the tattoo ink and a small potential for long term skin damage.

There is a number of laser tattoo removal specialists in the Essex community. The professional specialists work under the Gold Standard which is the guidelines that regulate safe and professional benchmarks. The policies safeguard the health and safety of the individual and the integrity of the laser specialists as well as the entire organization. In cases where a laser specialist does not work within the regulations of the Gold Standard, the patient will be advised to seek a different laser operation.

Popular tattooed body parts

There are a huge number of web searches for celebrity tattoos, tattoo ideas, tattoo designs and tattoo symbols every day. We are talking about millions of searches!

Here is the most recent list of the most popular body parts for receiving a tattoo. With millions of people worldwide getting inked daily, we can expect to see the order of preference change and will keep you updated.

This list is based on tattoos in the North American continent from June 2010 to February 2011.

1. The ower Back Tattoos is the first choice for women getting their first tattoo. it's sexy and sensual and it can be exposed at the beach but covered up at the office. It may be shared with a lover but also hidden from the rest of the world. Celebs like Angelina Jolie her lower back tiger tattoo and Jessica Alba's bow are two good examples of lower back tattoos.

2. Wrist Tattoos are very popular with models and actresses. They can be hidden under a bracelet if need be. Winston Churchill's mother had a snake encircling her wrist. Examples would be Lindsay Lohan for her wrist tattoo "breathe" and Eminem for wrist tattoos.

3. Foot and ankle tattoos are definitely increasing in popularity. Carrie Otis and Charlize Theron are known for their foot tattoos. Ankle tats have been shown by many super models including Christy Turlington and Stephanie Seymour. They can be very delicate or a bold tribal design.

4. Armband Tattoos were once the staple in tattoo shops around the world. Now it seems like all the college guys in the frat house on campus have one. Pamela Anderson started a wave of popularity among women with her barbwire upper arm tattoo. The tribal armband has definitely become the most popular armband design.

5. Back Tattoos are growing in popularity with both men and women. The back is the largest area of the human body for showing off a complicated tattoo. Full back tattoos can be really fabulous to look at but very time consuming and expensive to get. Check out Lena Headey, 50 Cent & LeBron James for their great back tattoos.

6. Arm Tattoos which include upper arm, lower arm, forearm, shoulder and sleeves will soon be the number one area as people get more into more and larger tattoos. Check out Amy Winehouse, David Beckham and Anouk for examples of arm tattoos.

7. Chest Tattoos are a great spot to make a man's chest look more macho. To see some terrific examples of chest tattoos, check out Lenny Kravitz and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

8. Breast Tattoos are growing in their popularity. Requests for information about breast tattoos on web searches are growing every single day. A tiny heart, star or wings can be very sexy and rings of flowers around the nipple are seen more and more often. Some good examples of breast tattoos on celebs are Teri Polo, Christina Ricci and rapper Eve.

9. Neck Tattoos - Once a taboo area for most tattoo artists, the back of the neck years has become an acceptable and very popular body art and tattoos. Check out Allen Iverson and Robbie Williams for examples of neck tattoos.

10. Last but definitely not least, there are a large numbers of searches for tattoos called the naughty tattoos... below the belt or the bikini line. For examples of below the belly button tattoos see Alyssa Milano and Drew Barrymore.