The cooler winter season is setting in and brings with it the perfect opportunity to achieve your skin and wellness goals. If you’ve ever contemplated having a tattoo removed, you may be surprised to know that winter is the ideal time to take action. Whether you have a tattoo from a different season of life, or you simply don’t love it anymore, removing ink can be simpler than you may imagine. When coupled with a comprehensive plan that aligns with your overall skincare objectives, removal can pave the way for your optimal confidence! Although we don’t offer tattoo removal at Renew, our partnership with you can ensure your pre and after-care are exceptional. This is crucial to a successful tattoo removal and a comfortable continuance of your skincare journey.
Why choose winter to plan a removal and care plan?
- Reduced sun exposure: During the winter months, reduced sun exposure becomes advantageous for tattoo removal. With fewer UV rays, which can complicate the removal process and impact results, winter’s shorter, less intense sunlight minimizes the risk of sun damage, fostering an optimal post-treatment healing environment. Additionally, the increased clothing coverage during winter helps shield the treated area from potential irritants, with long sleeves and pants reducing exposure to external elements that could hinder the healing process, contributing to a better recovery experience.
- More healing time: Tattoo removal involves multiple sessions, requiring intervals for the skin to heal between each session. The winter season provides ample recovery time without the necessity of displaying the treated area. This is especially beneficial as it contrasts with warmer months when people tend to expose more skin, allowing for a more discreet and comfortable healing process.
- Winter removal gives you plenty of healing time before summer: Starting tattoo removal in winter ensures that by the time summer arrives, and people typically expose more skin, significant progress or completion of the removal process will have been achieved. Beginning the removal journey in winter allows for several sessions, potentially resulting in noticeable fading or significant removal by the time warmer weather returns. This is particularly helpful if the tattoo is in a more visible area.
Why should I partner with Renew Medical Spa if I’m considering having a tattoo removed?
You may be wondering why you should have a skincare provider in your arsenal if you are considering a removal, and the answer is simple: the research supports it. Studies show that optimizing your healing process before and after removal can reduce scarring and your risk of complications, such as infection and textural changes in your skin. In some rare cases, a patient experiences an allergic reaction to the ink/laser combination as small particles become trapped in the skin during removal. Additionally, some patients experience dermatitis if they are already predisposed to such conditions. It’s essential to have a regular skincare provider you can refer to, in case you have complications related to your recovery process.
Based on your skin type, the length of time required to remove it (sometimes several sessions over multiple months), a Renew team member can develop a personalized treatment plan that can enhance directions given to you by your removal provider. If you are already a patient here at Renew, our familiarity with your skin and your overall goals can maximize effectiveness and help minimize risks of complications.
How do I get started?
At Renew Medical Spa, we offer a complimentary consultation, which you can schedule anytime. Our skilled and professional team will assess your skin, discuss your goals with you, and create a tailored plan that will consider all your skin’s unique characteristics. Then, they will craft a timeline and treatment schedule for you that you can take to your selected provider (please note, we do not offer referrals to specific providers at this time). Winter allows for strategic planning, facilitating a series of sessions that align with the reduced sun exposure and the healing time needed between treatments. You’ll also receive guidance about how to incorporate a specialized skincare routine into your plan to aid the healing process and enhance the results of tattoo removal. Your post-treatment care matters and can impact and significantly optimize recovery!
If you’ve been considering your skincare goals for a while, winter months are an opportune time to take the first step towards tattoo removal. By leveraging the favorable conditions that winter offers, you and your dermatologist can collaborate with our caring Renew team and utilize these months to your advantage. Want to explore the possibilities at our medical spa to unveil a newer, more confident you? We can’t wait to work with you!
Sources:
https://www.aad.org/public/cosmetic/hair-removal/laser-tattoo-removal
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/tattoo-removal-options-and-results
https://cleanslateink.com/5-reasons-fall-winter-is-the-optimal-time-to-have-your-tattoo-removed/
https://www.aad.org/news/how-to-care-for-your-skin-after-tattoo-removal
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4411590/
