Tattoo removal creams have fast become popular as it is the less painful option for getting rid of unwanted tattoos. While many dermatologists recommend laser removal treatments and rarely promote tattoo removal creams, many people claim positive results with the cream products. The removal cream functions as a skin bleaching agent which, may fade the tattoo and even the skin around it.
While obviously being less painful than a laser removal scheme, the cream also means a lesser chance of scarring. The cost of the cream while being far more affordable also means you can carry out the process at home. Some individuals opt for both, starting with the tattoo removal cream to lighten the pigmentation, and then move onto the laser treatment. The thought process behind this being that this would lessen the number of laser treatments required to remove the tattoo. Remember to get an allergy test before using the cream, as a number of tattoo removal creams contain ingredients titled as ‘high risk’ on cosmetic databases.
While no scientific evidence exists as to prove that these tattoo removal creams actually produce positive results, there is always a possibility of an allergic reaction. This however, depends on the person and skin type. Removing tattoos successfully depends on a number of factors: skin type, age of tattoo, colour of ink, how deep the ink has penetrated the skin, etc. The safest avenue would be to obtain the advice of a medical professional or dermatologist before using a tattoo removal cream.