Are Tattoo Removal Creams Safe?

Can tattoos be removed with creams?

Tattoo removal cream manufacturers advertise various success rates and some creams, such as Tat B Gone, Wrecking Balm, and Tattoo-Off are available over the counter or online. While tattoo removal creams cost less that laser treatment, their success rates and skin safety are not proven.

How Most Tattoo Removal Creams Work?

• The first step includes using a hand held medical device (same idea as picture above) that will effectively remove the upper layers of your skin.
  


• The second step use of the chemical serum. The tattoo removing serum penetrates in the deeper lower layers of your skin. The cream makers claim that their secret serum is what does the trick and is what ultimately fades your tattoo from within. Usually, the cream is applied for 4-6 weeks. The time allows for skin cells to replenish after each skin stripping. The 4-6 weeks is one tattoo fading cycle. Tattoo removal cream manufacturers usually recommend monthly purchases for 3-12 months, with daily applications.
  

There is no scientific evidence that tattoo removal creams work for everyone.

Many of the ingredients in the removal creams are classified as “high risk” in cosmetic safety databases and have unknown side-effects.

Despite the expense,

laser tattoo removal is currently the “gold standard” tattoo removal option

with the highest success rates.