The Problems with Tattoos

The skin has several layers. Of these layers, two are the epidermis and the dermis. The outer layer, or the epidermis, constantly sheds while the under layer, the dermis, remains constant and unchanged.

When you get a tattoo, coloured dye is injected past the epidermis into the dermis where the dye is sealed permanently into the skin as collagen hardens around it.

Pigment Problems

One reason tattoos are removed is due to the nature of the dye used in the tattooing process. Pigments used in the dye can cause allergic reactions in some people, resulting in inflammation and itchiness which may not be immediate. In many cases, it's the red part of the design that gets inflamed and itchy, becoming so irritated that its removal is necessary.

Regretted it

Age seems to play another role in tattoo removal. Many lack the foresight when getting a tattoo at an early age, especially when it's in an obvious place. For example, someone with the logo of a favorite rock band on their forearm may think that it would be something they'd cherish for life, only to find it embarrassing when they hit their thirties.

In fact, a recent survey conducted by researchers in the UK found that one quarter of those who had a tattoo regretted it one month after.

Some people get a name or picture of a current love placed on their arms or elsewhere only to find the tattoo outlasts the relationship. Years ago, tattoo artists had only one option - they had to cover the offending tat or change the lettering of the names.

Fortunately, complete tattoo removal can now be performed with the power of lasers.

Job Market

Still, the biggest reason for someone wanting to remove a tattoo is due to their job. Although tattoos are going mainstream, many people prefer to have them removed so they wont be held back when they decide to enter the job market in a serious way.

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