10 Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Tattoo Removal

For one reason or another, individuals often decide to have a tattoo removed. Whether it be because the years of sun exposure has faded the tattoo, poor image or artwork quality or simply a change in personal taste, some people opt for tattoo removal when they wish to have the design permanently removed.

As with every medical procedure, tattoo removal requires the help of a licensed physician and may carry it's own risks associated with the procedure. During a consultation regarding the possibility of a future tattoo removal, individuals should be prepared to ask any and all questions that they may have lingering on their mind prior to agreeing to the procedure. In an effort to help with that process, this article is designed to provide a list of the top 10 questions an individual may want to ask his/her doctor about the tattoo removal process.

1. What are the potential side effects and/or risks associated with tattoo removal?

2. Will there be a scar following my tattoo removal and, if so, how large and/or noticeable will it be?

3. How long of a healing and/or recovery period will there be following a tattoo removal?

4. Will I be admitted into the hospital or is a tattoo removal an outpatient procedure?

5. What type of medication will I be given during and after my tattoo removal and what are it's possible side effects, if any?

6. How long will the tattoo removal procedure last?

7. Can I drive home after my tattoo removal or should I have someone else to take me home?

8. How much does a tattoo removal cost?

9. After I have a tattoo removed, will I ever be able to have another tattoo placed on that same area?

10. Is there any way to remove part of the tattoo and leave the rest intact?

After asking each of the above questions, if applicable, individuals will have a better understanding of the tattoo removal process, the cost and risks involved. As is the case with any medical procedure, it's best to accept or deny after having as much knowledge as possible and gaining the answers to all questions that one may have.

The information in this article is to be used for informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of, or in conjunction with, professional medical advice regarding tattoo removal. If you have a tattoo that you are considering having removed, it is pertinent that you consult a licensed physician or dermatologist for an evaluation and a recommendation regarding the tattoo removal process.