You could be looking into tattoo removal methods for any number of reasons. Such as that you were once in a relationship that's now history, and the tat celebrating it is hurtful to both you and your new squeeze.
Or maybe you worry that a tattoo from more carefree days could block a career move. That happens. How about the lad denied a job pumping gas because long-sleeved shirts don't fully cover the wrist tat that extends onto his hand?No matter why you're reading this -- good news! Tattoos meant to be permanent CAN be removed -- in a number of ways.
Using a Health Care Professional...
Your most conservative option is to consult a licensed physician or plastic surgeon experienced at removing tattoos.This puts you in the hands of a practitioner trained and motivated to consider your overall well being, and equipped to deal promptly and appropriately with any complications, however unlikely those may be.Problem is, demand for tattoo removal surgery or dermabrasion has declined so, finding a doctor who's done much of either may not be easy. If you do find one, his or her services won't come cheap. And as for sending the bill to your health insurance provider...don't waste the stamp.
Using a Non-Professional Specialist...
One who's trained, licensed if that's the rule in your state, and experienced, but not a medical doctor.Maybe like the "artist" who did your tattoo in the first place.This category includes many well qualified to do laser tattoo removal. (Not that a number of the professionals mentioned above don't also use lasers, of course.)Laser removal is arguably the most widely used method today ("arguably" because solid statistics are hard to come by). Properly done, this procedure works well and leaves little residual scarring. But it hurts...and can really hurt the wallet, too, because several repeated sessions are usually needed to get the job done.Reverting to your original "artist", his or a colleague's tattoo machine could also implement a glycolic acid tattoo removal procedure. Or it might spare you a removal entirely...by doing a cover-up instead. The cover-up approach would still leave you with a tattoo, but one that conveys a different message than did the original.
Doing It Yourself...
There are now various lotions, creams, balms...topical solutions you apply yourself at home. Some stages of using certain of these may involve a degree of discomfort. But if you're patient, and you follow the manufacturer's directions faithfully, they will gradually remove or substantially fade your unwanted tattoo.One of these is usually the least expensive option open to you. It's also the most discreet. The supplies can be purchased online, and you use them in the privacy of your own home.
Continuing Your Research...
If, before committing body and bank account, you'd like to explore removal options in more detail than a short article permits, go to http://tat-away-ways.info for access to a 130-page document widely considered the "bible" on this subject.
Your Author...
Wesley Buckman cringes at the "expert" tag. He's just a "retired" technical writer who still enjoys researching and writing the occasional piece on a topic that intrigues him.
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