If that holiday tat from youthful days abroad is leading to awkward conversations and overtly modest clothing choices, it might be time to consider laser tattoo removal.
But how does it work – and why is the winter the best choice for laser tattoo removal?
To debunk a potentially worrisome treatment option, the experienced team of professionals at Aesthetics of Essex reveals all in this handy guide to laser treatment.
Why choose the winter for laser tattoo removal?
If you would like to enjoy the warmer months without the need for long sleeves or full-length trousers, the answer might well be winter laser tattoo removal.
While this will take a little more organisation and forward planning, there are some real benefits that come from opting for laser treatment while the weather is cooler. These include:
The skin has time and optimal conditions to heal before being seen
PicoSure® laser tattoo removal is likely to be concluded in 6 60-minute appointments, but this can differ depending on the size and design of the tattoo and how many colours are used within it.
During the removal process, your tattoo can look spotty or patchy – something that is much less of an issue when you are bundled up in woollen jumpers and cosy coats.
The sun can cause havoc
Getting a little sun-kissed glow in the summer can be a great way to boost your self-esteem and help you look your best.
It can, however, put a stop to your tattoo removal journey because tanned or burned skin can affect the results of the laser treatment. It can also:
- Make your skin more sensitive, so you will experience more sensitivity and irritation during treatment
- Increase the chance of burns during treatment
- Cause peeling, blistering, or hyperpigmentation during healing which can lead to scarring
But sun exposure isn’t the only issue – the extra warmth of the summer months can cause a problem, too, for swelling.
Instead of relying on ice packs, frozen veg, or other methods of artificial cooling in hot weather, the naturally lower temperatures of winter will help reduce sensitivity and swelling on the affected skin without needing to do anything more!
You can skip shaving without worry
Once the laser tattoo removal treatment has been completed, the skin will need time to heal.
This might not matter if you have a tattoo on your shoulders or back, but if they are in an area that you prefer to be hair-free, you should be aware you will have to avoid irritating the skin further.
So, use the chilly weather and more time spent indoors to miss shaving, waxing, or even hair-removal creams and grow out your body hair.
You can always opt for laser hair removal once your tattoo is gone to get back to your smooth and silky standard!
What else can laser treatment do?
As we touched on above, winter is the best time of year for laser tattoo removal, but does this apply to other laser treatments?
Perhaps surprisingly, winter laser hair removal is also increasingly popular thanks to the health and treatment benefits we’ve already discussed!
Just as tattoo removal in the colder months makes much more sense, laser hair removal in winter can allow for the smooth skin you crave, with a much more comfortable treatment and healing period.
Plus, if you do need a top-up or maintenance laser hair removal in the warmer months before a holiday, festival, or big family wedding, your body hair growth will already be significantly reduced so the results will be even better!
A real win-win!
Winter might be dreary, but the results don’t need to be
While you might not have thought about it before, laser treatment – be it to remove hair or a once-loved tattoo – is best done in the winter, so you can fully enjoy the results in the long, warm, and glorious months of spring and summer.
Plus, seeing the progression of treatment when it’s colder can be a really exciting way to count down to lighter and brighter days to come!
If you want to find out more or book an appointment for laser tattoo or hair removal, call us on 01708 225 555 or fill in our contact form and one of our friendly and experienced practitioners will be in touch to discuss your needs and hopes!
