Tattoo Removal Athens OH

Find top doctors who perform Tattoo Removal in Athens, OH. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Athens, OH.

Local Businesses

Dermatology Associates

(800) 214-5870
224 Columbus Road Suite # 101
Athens, OH 45701


Economides, Nicholas – Holzer Clinic Athens

(740) 589-3100
224 Columbus Rd # 103
Athens, OH 45701


Dawn L Sammons, Do

65 Pomeroy Rd
Athens, OH 45701


Holzer Clinic

(740) 589-3100
224 Columbus Rd Ste 103
Athens, OH 45701


Shannon Maureen Campbell

(740) 592-9334
55 Hospital Dr
Athens, OH 45701


Campbell, Shannon

740-592-9334
55 Hospital Dr
Athens, OH 45701


Holzer Clinic Athens

(740) 589-3100
224 Columbus Rd # 103
Athens, OH 45701


Smalling, Charles

740-589-3197
2131 E State St
Athens, OH 45701


Sammons, Dawn

740-566-4621
75 Hospital Dr Ste 250
Athens, OH 45701


Tattoo Removal FAQ in Athens, OH

Is it easier to remove a new or old tattoo?

No matter when you got your tattoo, laser treatment can remove it. However, older ink is easier to remove than new ink, so you’ll probably require fewer treatments if you’re having an old tattoo removed than you will with a newer one.

What fades tattoos quickly?

Poor Initial Care. The Sun. Poor Overall Skincare. Poor Overall Nutrition. Excessive Friction. Excessive Weight/Size Gain.

What pulls ink out of a fresh tattoo?

The safest way to quickly remove a tattoo is by laser therapy.

How long does skin hurt after tattoo removal?

Redness, tenderness and swelling usually subside a day or two after treatment. Blisters start forming within 24 hours after treatment and they may appear alarming, but these indicate that your body is healing as it should.

Do tattoos get worse with age?

Add in the wear and tear of the years, and you can expect some changes over time. A tattoo is part of your skin, any significant deterioration that happens to your skin affects the ink. Generally, the change is slow and the better care you take of your skin, the better the tattoo’s appearance remains.

Can salt and lemon juice remove a tattoo?

There is no way a little lemon juice will break up the ink. At the very least this will be very painful. Worst case scenarios are that doing this could lead to infection and scarring. There are really only two options for tattoo removal, excision and laser.

What breaks down tattoo ink?

For starters, sunlight exposure can gradually break down ink molecules, which is why tattoos that are always exposed are quicker to fade than those often covered by clothing. Additionally, the macrophage cells from our immune system can eventually tackle chunks of the ink and disperse them over the years.

Do heavily tattooed people regret it?

Keep in mind: Of the people we talked to (the majority being teenagers to twentysomethings), a whopping 78 percent regret at least one of their tattoos. And 19 percent of participants with two tattoos regret both. Planning ahead is the best way you can make sure you don’t suffer from tattoo regret.

What are the pros and cons of tattoo removal?

Pain of the process. Cost of treatment. Lasting side effects like skin discoloration. Possible infection.

What oils fade tattoos?

Tea Tree oil can potentially throw off your skin’s PH balance and negatively affect the skins moisture barrier, leaving your tattoos looking dull and faded.

Can you freeze off a tattoo?

Cryosurgery is known as the “freezing” method of tattoo removal where liquid nitrogen is applied to the tattooed area. After the nitrogen is applied, a specific light is used to induce a peeling of the skin. This way of tattoo removal is done gradually, in a series of doctor visits.

Does tattoo removal leave scars?

Does Laser Tattoo Removal leave scarring? It is very uncommon for a patient to scar from laser tattoo removal treatment when the proper laser protocols and patient aftercare are followed. If the skin already has irregularities such as scarring expect that to remain after laser tattoo removal.