TCA tattoo removal was highly recommended by most doctors before laser treatment was invented. This method is your best choice to remove unwanted tattoos on your skin if you don’t fancy going to surgery. Although nowadays laser tattoo removal is the best method for tattoo removal options out there.

TCA is a peeling agent that forces exfoliation which causes the upper layer of the skin peel off easily. This method was used by spa professional to exfoliate the face to remove wrinkles on a person. TCA has also been used to remove stretch marks, age spots, moles and more.

To apply TCA tattoo removal methods is very simple and not a painful process. A controlled inflammation is generated on the surface of the skin above your tattoo. The inflammation causes the ink to break apart resulting new skin growth. The natural exfoliation abilities of your body will do most of the work of this whole tattoo removal process.

TCA tattoo removal method can only be applied once every 4-6 weeks. However, because its acts as a peeling agent several usage will cause severe skin peeling. This treatment works best in fair skinned Caucasian. Individuals with darker color will not have the same result with TCA.

How Long Will It Take To Remove My Tattoo?

It’s impossible to predict how long your tattoo will completely be removed. You must consider multiple factor if you want to know how fast you can remove the tattoo such as how big is your tattoo is, how long you had the tattoo and what type and color ink within your tattoo.

You will not get an instant result with TCA tattoo removal method. The effects usually visible after two or three treatments are completed. Usually the borders of the tattoo will fade after the initial stages of treatment.

How Much Does It Cost?

You can buy TCA for about 40-60$ at various pharmacies or buy it on the internet. Be cautions, TCA needs to be diluted with water before you used it. Read the instruction thoroughly in the package. Don’t forget to seek a professional advice before you do this treatment.

Are There Risks Using TCA?

When deciding to remove your tattoo, the main issue is there any side effect after the treatment? As some people will react differently with chemicals, the risks using TCA are less than if you do laser tattoo removal.

You should know that after applying the TCA it cannot be washed off. If you feel burn on your skin, you can take the heat off by splashing some water on it.