Eight Steps To Faster Tattoo Removal

​The laser treatment is only part of the tattoo removal process; half of the process is the laser breaking down the ink, and the other half is how you treat your body. Below we have some tips to help your body metabolize the ink faster by improving your lymphatic system, which supports your immune, digestive, detoxification, and nervous systems. 

1. Drink plenty of water: Drinking purified or filtered water is crucial so that your body is hydrated - at least 6-8 glasses a day, but ideally more.
2. Improve your diet: While we know it’s difficult to completely remove processed foods, limiting your intake of sugar and carbohydrates and consuming more organic food can help your lymphatic system flow better.
3. Take vitamins and probiotics to improve your digestion: A multivitamin can support your cellular functioning and probiotic supplements may be helpful in cleansing your system.
4. Quit smoking: Possibly the most impactful variable, smoking cigarettes daily can seriously hinder your body’s ability to flush out the ink and it WILL delay the tattoo removal process - more treatments equals more money!
5. Get regular exercise: Exercising regularly, even for 15 minutes a day, can get your lymphatic system pumping: walking, running, stretching, swimming, dancing, or yoga are all great options.
6. Try not to wear restrictive clothing: Tight jeans, tight bras, and Spanx can impede lymph flow.
7. Healthy sweating: A sauna or steam bath can help you get a healthy sweat, which will help to detoxify the body and improve lymphatic function. 
8. Destress: Stress can affect our lymphatic system, so try deep breathing exercises and self-care activities to decrease your stress levels.

​Healthy habits can improve your body’s ability to flush out the tattoo ink and reduce the number of treatments necessary to remove your tattoo.