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Salabrasion Tattoo Removal
Salabrasion is the oldest method known to man when removing tattoos. First used by a Greek physician named Aetius around 543 A.D., this method is definitely painful. Total physical tissue destruction is the name of the game in salabrasion. See, first the doctor abrades the superficial dermis (past the point of bleeding) with coarse granules of table salt and a moist gauze pad. Then more salt is applied to the wounds surface and is left under surgical dressing for 24 hours. The process is then repeated. Although this method was extremely popular back in the good old days, unless it’s used in conjunction with another method such as dermabrasion, it’s not practiced anymore. This method is time consuming and takes numerous treatments to reach desired goals. Healing takes several days that could turn into weeks if not done properly.
I read about a study that was conducted a couple of years ago where 26 tattoos were tested. Salt was left on tattoos fro zero to 24 hours on selected locations. Tests showed it was important to remove the salt immediately after the salabrasion was completed. Most tested suggest that you should only apply this method in locations that aren’t visible to anyone. Apparently the scars are incredibly ugly. Make sure you're 100% sure before you receive this treatment, and do your homework about your doctor. Remember, even if your doctor is the best one on the planet, he can’t prevent the aftermath of the healing process. There are other ways to go for just a little more money. Anyone can be a candidate for this method, but with so many more options, why would you want to subject yourself to this type of lifetime embarrassment. Maybe the tattoo is better left alone.
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