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Key planning information for tatoo removal abroad.
$100 fromLowest listed price (Thailand)
1 hospitalLists tatoo removal
13Countries with hospitals listed
Tatoo Removal abroad is listed from US$100 to US$4,500 at 1 hospital in Thailand, Costa Rica and Mexico, with 13 countries listed in total. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Description of Tatoo Removal:
What is Tattoo Removal?
Tattoo removal is a procedure for removing unwanted tattoos, or permanent body art designs, from the skin.
Tattoo removal is a procedure for removing unwanted tattoos, or permanent body art designs, from the skin.
What are the options for removing unwanted tatoos?
The most common tattoo removal procedures are:
What are the chances of success for removing a tattoo?
Removing a tattoo is more difficult than the original tattoo as the ink is beneath the skin’s top layer. Certain colors respond better than others and certain skin tones are easier to work with. Patients may not always achieve complete tattoo removal.
What specialists performs tattoo removal?
Tattoo removal is carried out by a dermatologist.
The most common tattoo removal procedures are:
- Laser surgery: Energy from a laser is applied to the tattoo in order to heat and break up the tattoo ink. Different wavelengths of light may be used for different colors.
- Dermabrasion: The tattoo is numbed and the skin is eroded by an abrasive brush or wheel. The tattoo ink seeps from the skin.
- Surgical removal: The surgeon removes the tattoo with a scalpel and stitches up the skin.
What are the chances of success for removing a tattoo?
Removing a tattoo is more difficult than the original tattoo as the ink is beneath the skin’s top layer. Certain colors respond better than others and certain skin tones are easier to work with. Patients may not always achieve complete tattoo removal.
What specialists performs tattoo removal?
Tattoo removal is carried out by a dermatologist.
About Tatoo Removal
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
The duration of the tattoo removal procedure varies depending on the technique used but generally takes between a few minutes and an hour.
Number of sessions required
Most patients need repeated sessions to complete the tattoo removal. The number of sessions required depends on the color, size and type of the tattoo.
Days admitted
None. Tattoo removal takes place on an outpatient basis.
Anesthesia
All three methods of tattoo removal mentioned above take place under local anesthesia.
Recovery
Most patients will return to work and everyday activities the same day or the following day after the tattoo removal procedure.
Full recovery time depends on the type of tattoo and the technique used.
After dermabrasion, the skin may be sore for up to 10 days.
Risks
- Laser surgery may cause swelling and blistering or bleeding.
- Scarring.
- Infection.
- Changes in pigmentation of the surrounding skin.
After care
- Use antibacterial cream for a few days following laser surgery or dermabrasion.
- Use an ice pack to reduce any swelling.
- Take painkillers to reduce any pain.
Cost of Tatoo Removal by country
Price ranges in US$ for each country with a published range. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
| Country | Minimum price | Maximum price |
|---|---|---|
| Tatoo Removal in Costa RicaLast updated Mar 2010 | $120 | $180 |
| Tatoo Removal in MexicoLast updated May 2017 | $600 | $4,500 |
| Tatoo Removal in ThailandLast updated Mar 2012 | $100 | $2,000 |
Price starting from $100 up to $4,500 · last updated May 2017.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering Tatoo Removal abroad
Tatoo Removal is listed by 1 hospital abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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