Do Tattoo Removals really work? 

You have definitely heard people talking about Tattoo removal and wondered whether they really work or not or have you just wanted to remove your tattoo and you are not able to make the decision? Tattoos in many cases are permanent and so it can be a tough process if you changed your mind afterwards. 

Do you think Tattoos can be removed completely? Yes, there are many ways of doing that. Since the start of tattooing, people have implemented many way of removing tattoos. So you can expect that the practitioner has a way of removing tattoos when their clients change their mind. 

And have you ever thought what will happen if the tattooing process fails? To make tattoos perfect, the practitioner will start by removing ink on unwanted places of the skin and later correct the mistake. 

Different ways of removing Tattoos

So when you are in the market looking for tattoo removal methods, I would advise you to spend a little more time to make an informed decision. Here are some of the best ways of Tattoo removal. Although the two methods are successful to some extent, the best of all and the most popular method of removing a tattoo is through the use of Q-switched lasers. 

There are different types of Q-switched lasers which will target different types of inks and colors to break them down and later have them removed through the process of eliminating waste from the body. 

The lighter colors are the most difficult to remove. The darker and black colors are very easy to remove through this method. The success of removing tattoos depends on a couple of things.  First of all the type of the skin, secondly the color of the skin, ink color and lastly the depth at which the color was injected. 

The art of removing tattoos using Q-switched lasers was first introduced in 1990s and has proved to be the most successful of all the other methods that you will find in the market. 

Tattoo removing creams

Although laser removal method is successful, it is complicated and may as well take a lot of your money. The second most successful method of removing Tattoos is the use of tattoo removing creams. This process is simple, easy and smoother. 

How do Tattoo removing creams work? 

Before you opt for this method, you would want to know how this method works. Majority of these creams will work by bleaching or even peeling away the epidermis. The success of these creams will depend on the depth of the ink and how fast you want the problem solved. 

When you are getting a tattoo, you are injecting an ink into the second layer of the skin. The ink will stay there because the ink’s particles are larger than red blood cells. If you can get a cream that can easily peel the skin, you will be in a better situation to fade the tattoo. The main reason why many people choose tattoo removing creams is because it’s a cheap alternative and a very easy method of removing tattoos. Though, the results may not be as fast as it is the case with Q-switched laser. 

How long will tattoo removal take? 

This is one of the commonly asked questions today. Many people want to know the time it takes to fade a tattoo. The fact is tattoo removing can take up to 10 sessions to fade completely. If you are advised to return to the practitioner twice a week, then it means the whole process will take 5 weeks to fade completely. 

The other thing is that the type of ink and the color can prolong the time it may take to fade a tattoo. This means you should be very patient to see desirable results. If you choose to remove tattoos using tattoo removal creams, then it may take a longer time to facilitate the whole process. It may be cheaper but it will take longer. 

Before the invention of lasers, there were several other methods of removing tattoos which includes dermabrasion and use of acids to peel off the skin. These methods posed additional risks including pain and discomfort, a reason why scientists had to research for better and safer ways of removing tattoos. 

In the 21st century, we are expecting improvements in the process of removing tattoos. Studies are underway to determine the effectiveness of multi-pass treatments and also the use of picosecond laser technology. The findings are already promising so we sit and wait. 

10 Famous Reconstructive plastic surgeries

I can guess you have at least come across one person born with facial abnormalities or any other types of deformities either due to injuries at birth. Talk about those large and unaccepted birthmarks, cleft lips or cleft palate, forehead deformities, breast deformities or cheek problems. Previously, it was very hard to deal with such cases. Though, after the introduction and acceptance of reconstructive plastic surgeries, we have seen a list of success stories from all corners of the world. This short brief will cover top 10 most discussed reconstructive surgeries stories in history. 

Rebecca Clark

No one can predict when an accident will occur which is the reason we don’t know what can happen to us in future. Rebecca Clark was cycling one cool evening in Italy and a vehicle crashed her bike throwing her miles away. The lady lost consciousness and later found herself in a hospital. She had sustained several injuries including bone fractures and also fractures on her skull. 

The doctors set her face and she healed but because of the injuries from the accident, she was left with difficult breathing which called for immediate plastic surgery intervention. She received reconstruction to the left side of the nose and also dermabrasion to eliminate scars on her face and the forehead assisted by Dr. Dorafshar.

Christopher Wise reconstructive plastic surgery

This man had to wait for about 11 years so that he can start riding his bike again. The man said that he suddenly lost feelings and touch on his right hand. Later on, Christopher visited University of Lowa Hospital for inquiries and later found out that he was battling carpal tunnel syndrome. After that, a reconstructive plastic surgery was conducted to regain the feeling. 

Breast reduction surgery Angela’s story

Angela explained that she has battled and struggled with her enlarged breast for a long time. She feels that this was a cause of worry because it can lead to more serious health conditions. For this reason, she underwent Breast reduction Surgery facilitated by Dr. Albright at the University of Lowa Hospital. 

Sue Keran story

When people get breast cancer and the treatments are administered, most of them end up with a lost breast. Very few people would also determine whether they can regain their normal breast shape after such an operation. Sue Keran is one of the people that experienced the same traumatizing events. After her breast was removed at the Medina Hospital because of breast cancer, she least expected that surgeons can perform a successful breast reconstructive plastic surgery to help her live a normal life, but this was the case. 

Penile reconstructive surgery: Hadi’s story

Hadi was just 1.5 years old when he underwent circumcision. This procedure was performed by a physician in Hadi’s native county using cauterizing device which led to burning and injuries on the baby’s penis. Because the parents were very worried, they discovered the Children’s hospital of Philadelphia where a doctor helped Hadi regain his manhood. This whole, process was facilitated by urologic surgeon Thomas Kolon. 

Cleft Lip and Palate reconstructive surgery: Peyton’s story

Peyton had to overcome stigma as she was undergoing her schooling. Most of the children at the school didn’t have a clear copy of the reasons why she had a scar on her face. However, as days went by, the parents met a doctor from Johns Hopkins and Craniofacial center where she underwent reconstructive surgery to regain the shape on her lips. She continues today that having a Cleft lip is not an easy thing because it has taught her enough. 

Complex Craniofacial Surgery: Mesut Hosein

Here is another very famous story of a boy that underwent surgeries because of his rare Genetic syndrome. The boy was seven years old and came to Miami for the reconstructive surgery to recover his normal life. This boy was born with a condition known as Apert Syndrome. In this case, the bones in the skull grow fused together. Though, after his case was handed over to Dr. Chad Perlyn and Dr.  Sanjiv Bhatia, the whole issue was solved within a very short period of time. The operations were carried out at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital by the two surgeons who planned a complex craniofacial surgery to correct the issue. 

Melanotic neuroectidermal tumor of infancy: Lubenson story

Lubenson was one of the few children that were born with this condition, over the years, the missionaries where he resided knew that Lubenson will be treated and get the best days of his life. Lubenson went to the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami and doctors started to operate on him. The whole operations were being facilitated by Dr. Anthony Wolfe who is the director of plastic surgery operations at the hospital. The surgery took about three hours before the boy was back to his senses with a whole new look on his face. The boy is now back in Haiti and many people believe that Lubenson was able to make it through faith, love and patience. 

Lass mass on the cheek: Obediah’s story

A 9 year’s old boy by the name of Obediah had a large mass of fat on his cheeks which had for a long time impaired his ability to eat, drink or even talk. The doctors from Liberia, his home country don’t have the capacity to deal with such a condition a reason why he had to proceed to another country for treatment. Through Child spring International, Obediah received $194, 339 in medical care and his problem was solved for good. 

The above are some of the many reconstructive surgery success stories that you can came across today. Reconstructive surgery is by far one of the many surgeries that people are going for to correct some medical issues. The improvements in technology have now made reconstructive surgery a very affordable type of plastic surgery in the world. We expect to see more demand and increase in successes in the future especially in reconstructive surgery and other types of plastic surgeries.