Before Laser Tattoo Treatment was Invented

April 24, 2011
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In the early 1900’s, there were lots of non laser tattoo removal that people used to erase or change their tattoos in their bodies. The reason of changing or erasing tattoo depends on the persons’ need. People tend to change their beliefs, desires and professions. Way back then, removing tattoos were more complicated than tattoo removal laser.

 

 

Here are some shocking old ways of removing tattoos:

CRYOSURGERY

Cryosurgery or a surgical skin planning is a procedure wherein the skin is frozen using liquid nitrogen and then an instrument is used to “sand” the skin. This procedure can improve skin contour as the new layer of skin replaces the treated skin. This is performed by a professional dermatologist.

DERMABRASION

Dermabrasion is almost the same as cryosurgery but without freezing the skin. This is usually entails pain for the skin will be rubbed by mechanical means such as using sandpaper. And Because of the pain, injecting an anesthesia is required. Redness of the skin, sensitivity to the sun, dryness and temporary bruising are some effects on choosing this procedure. However, this was preferred way back then because of its’ affordability compared to other procedures.

EXCISION

Excision generally means removal by cutting. This is the most painful of all procedures for the skin with tattoo must be cut out using a scalpel. After cutting it, the skin left will be stitched together to hide with sutures to hide the scar.

These are some of the old ways of removing tattoos used way back then. Although there are lots of easy and safer ways of removing tattoos now, there are still some countries using these procedures for it already became a part of their rituals and beliefs. Whichever ways people prefer, removing tattoos can be very tedious to the person for you have to deal with the pain endured during the procedure.

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