Laser Hair Removal Before a Tattoo

If you are considering getting a tattoo, you may also want to consider having the hair in the area around where you are getting your tattoo removed. Laser hair removal can permanently remove the hair on your leg, arm, back or other area of your body where you plan to receive you tattoo, and keep your tattoo looking great and hair free for years to come.

Why get laser hair removal?

No one wants to spend the money to get a fantastic tattoo, only to have it covered by body hair. Shaving your tattoo can be an obnoxious task especially if you have a larger tattoo. You also will have times when you have stubble on your tattoo, or even times when you forget to shave and your tattoo is covered in body hair. You want to keep your tattoo looking attractive. Laser hair removal can ensure that your tattooed area remains hair free and looking great.

When should I get laser hair removal?

If you plan on getting the hair in your tattooed area removed by laser, you will need to have the procedure done BEFORE you get your tattoo. Since a tattoo changes the pigment of your skin you don't want to expose that new pigment to the light emitted from the laser. Performing a laser hair removal on a tattoo after the fact can cause a discoloration in your tattoo, if not a removal of the tattoo.

What is involved in laser hair removal?

A beam of light is directed at the specific area you wish to remove hair from for your tattoo. Depending on the size of area which you are having hair removed and the density of hair growth in the area; a laser hair removal procedure can take anywhere from half an hour to three or four hours. Hair grows in cycles, so you will more than likely need to return for another treatment at least once more before all of the hair in the area is completely removed.

Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt?