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Information on getting a tattoo removed and the choices you have!

Do you now regret a tattoo that you got years ago?? Did you make the wrong decision and now realize that you have to fix this problem? There is a way to get rid of unwanted tattoos. It's not cheap or painless but it is possible!

Thinking about getting a tattoo removed?

How can a tattoo be removed??

Did you get a tattoo years ago without thinking of the consequences?? Is it badly done or just obscene? Maybe you have realized that many employers wont give you a job if you have a tattoo that can be seen? Are you tried of being stereotyped or discriminated against because of a tattoo?? You really don't have to live with it forever! There are ways to have a tattoo removed!

These are three common ways to have a tattoo removed:'

Laser Removal. The pigment colors of the tattoo are treated with a high intensity laser beam. Lasers are the most popular as they cause no blood loss, are low risk and are highly effective with minimal side effects!

Dermabrasion. The surgeon will "sand" off the surface and middle layers of the tattoos. The skin is "frozen" and then the layers are removed. Dermabrasion was originally used to treat scars from acne and/or chicken pox.

Surgical Excision. Physically removing the tattoo with a scalpel and closing the wound with stitches. Proven to be highly effective.

Does Tattoo Removal Hurt?

Tattoo removal has been compared to having hot grease splattered on your skin over and over again or being snapped by a rubber band. I've also heard many people say that tattoo removal is a lot more painful than getting the original tattoo!

Some doctors will administer a local anesthetic injection before the procedure while others will just use an anesthetic cream.

Most tattoos require more than one laser treatment to have the tattoo completely removed depending on the colors of the tattoo and how deep the ink is in the skin. Black is normally the easiest to remove while green can be the most difficult!
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Finding a Doctor and the Cost?

Finding a doctor to do tattoo removal and how much does it cost??

Tattoo removal normally costs significantly more than the cost of getting the tattoo. The cost can vary from hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the size and how many sessions are required!

If you have gang related tattoos that you are wanting to have removed there are various doctors who will offer their services for free!

When looking for a Dermatologic Surgeon please refer to:

American Society for Laser Medicine

Make sure you do your research before settling with a surgeon!

What you go through the pain and cost of having a tattoo removed? Or just live with it?

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It would be worth it to have it removed!

Ken98 says:

thats why you really have to think about designs to go for when getting a tattoo.

tattoo designs for men

Posted March 22, 2011

I chose to get it, now I will live with it!

Wbisbill says:

I would probably live with it unless I had some other good reason!

Posted February 06, 2009

 

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