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Tattoo Undo
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Friday, July 02, 2010
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3 Reasons to get Laser Tattoo Removal
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The decision to get a tattoo is very personal, often tied to strong emotions or current trends that can change over time, making what was once a “statement” no longer relevant to your own life. When that time comes, laser tattoo removal can help erase the inky evidence of your past life. New techniques, including use of multiple wavelengths, can reduce or completely erase tattoos, leaving skin clear and intact. So why should you consider laser tattoo removal? There are lots of reasons, but here are just three:
1) You and your tats don't see eye to eye anymore. Possibly the number one reason for tattoo removal: your tastes/likes/significant others have changed since that moment you chose to record them on your skin. Maybe you had a tattoo put on in a moment of weakness, or felt particularly strongly about a specific image. But now, you’ve grown in other directions, and that tattoo isn’t a reflection of who you are anymore, or who you want to be.
2) It’s not earning points with the boss. Despite a more casual workplace overall, most employers – especially those that require you to be in front of the public – are not going to embrace your tats with open arms. If you really want to soar in your field, removing tattoos – especially large or visible ones – may be a move in the right direction.
3) You just don’t like them. Maybe it’s more than just the image of the tattoo that’s making you uncomfortable – maybe it’s just being tattooed at all. Studies show men and women are much more likely to get tattoos when they’re young. If you’re one of the majority, maybe you just don’t feel comfortable being tattooed now that you’re older.
No matter what your reason – and there are bound to be dozens of them – laser tattoo removal can help you come clean, and give your appearance a fresh start.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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Use Internet Marketing Techniques to Boost Your Practice's Referrals
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• Estimates say there were over 200 million websites on the internet in January 2010
• Nearly 74% of North Americans use the internet
The online community is a huge, growing audience. Having an online presence that represents your practice well is becoming a vital part of modern business practices. Don’t lose your patients to other internet-savvy facilities!
Even if you have a website, networking services like TattooHealth.org are valuable to maximizing your online impact. Enabling prospective patients to find you amid the millions of websites out there is essential for your online marketing to be effective. Joining an online network of specialists on a top ranking website can do wonders for your practice. Consider these facts:
• In April 2009 alone, 14.8 billion online searches were performed in the United States
• A study showed that 81% of internet users used search engines to find new websites
TattooHealth.org already ranks for many of the top terms in the cosmetic dermatology industry. When you join the network, your facility benefits from both procedure and location-specific keyword rankings.
Reach out to potential new clients by making your facility’s information easy for them to find. TattooHealth.org provides an established, identifiable entity for your practice to associate with, and focuses on connecting specialists with patients nationwide.
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Monday, August 24, 2009
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Wedding Ring Tattoos
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Couples in love want to devote their undying love for each other. Once they are married, a simple ring may just not be enough. The solution? A wedding ring tattoo! However, with divorce rates as high as they are… maybe the tattoo was not the best idea. The divorce will cost you plenty, and so will the laser tattoo removal to rid yourself of the constant reminder of your previous marriage.
Celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Colin Farrrell are only two of many stars who have once adorned the wedding tattoo. A wedding ring tattoo can always be covered up with jewelry, but the symbol remains the same. Laser tattoo removal can easily erase the past with just a few sessions. Maybe couples should think about adding the cost of laser tattoo removal into their divorce settlements.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
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Aging Tattoos
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The tattoo you get when you are 18 may not look the same when you are 68. Skin's elasticity and moisture decreases over time. Tattoos often stretch or sag depending on where they are located on the body. Also, tattoos that have been exposed to the sun will also have a large amount of color distortion. As you age, a person's weight also tends to fluctuate. If the tattoo is placed in an area with increased weight loss, the tattoo will stretch and the image will definitely change. Be aware of all of these issues when putting the ink onto your skin.
Aging is one key reason that tattoo removal has become so popular. Tattoos change over time and many do not like the outcome. Tattoo removal is a simple solution for many people who decide that a distorted, stretched, and faded tattoo just isn't for them anymore.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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Police Exchange for Information
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Many programs are available to offer ex-gang members a chance at starting a new life. One way to do this is through tattoo removal. All previous signs of their old gang life are removed, enabling the person to begin fresh without the constant reminders of the past. British Columbia's Integrated Gang Task Force is offering ex-gang members this tattoo removal in exchange for information.
"We have undertaken tattoo removal when individuals have come forward and expressed an interest or desire to leave the gang lifestyle" one sergeant told The Globe & Mail. He continued saying, "This isn't a program where we throw money at individuals not having received anything in return."
There is no monetary cost to these ex-gang members, however; they are required to cooperate with the police in gang investigations. The program is not for all ex-gang members and the participants are evaluated individually. The police are able to gain information to help stop gang activity as well as help the individual become a new member of society.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
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Henna Tattoos
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In the US, a person must be at least 18 years of age to get a tattoo without parental approval. For many, henna tattoos have become the new trend for those looking for a way to express themselves in body art. There is no age limit for henna art and the ink is considered relatively safe, although not FDA regulated. Henna artists have taken up stations in day spas and even in malls.
The ink is only semi-permanent and usually fades within 2 weeks. This form of art originated as a wedding tradition for Middle Eastern brides. Today, henna tattooing is used by women of all ages and races, and even men too.
Some have utilized henna tattoos as a way to test out if they would make the next step to a permanent tattoo. Using this as a trail run on their skin, users can make informed decisions prior to going under the needle.
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Monday, August 17, 2009
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Bad Tattoo Contest
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One tattoo removal shop, On Second Thought, recently concluded a tattoo removal contest to search for the worst tattoo. Over 2,000 people voted in the contest and the top ten worst tattoos were chosen. The winner, ironically, was a girl with the words "Idot Kid" tattooed across her foot.
The winning girl received a free tattoo removal, which the tattoo clinic was happy to give. The clinic owner, Bryan Kent, wanted to give back to someone who made a mistake in the past with a bad tattoo or couldn't afford to have one removed. A local radio station posted the contest on their web page for viewers to vote.
Other tattoos that came close to the winning the title ranged from horrible artistry to horrible ideas. A geography teacher with a misshaped picture of the United States, an old man with "ride or die" across his back, text written backwards, and a drunken sailor were all in the top ten.
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Friday, August 14, 2009
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Neighboring Businesses
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A smart business should always open up shop where the customers are. One New Plymouth business owner did just that. The Vanishing Point tattoo removal clinic is open for business next door to the Vision Tattoo parlor. For some, this may seem to be a conflict of interests. However, both businesses work together and enjoy being located in close proximity to the other.
Both businesses promote healthy tattoos. For Vision, that means creating wonderful works of art with ink. For Vanishing Point, that means fading bad or unwanted tattoos. Sometimes Vanishing Point will fade a tattoo and then send the customer over to Vision to have new ink put on as a cover-up. The owner of Vision Tattoo has even used the tattoo removal clinic to fade a tattoo on his hand.
Tattoo removal clinics and tattoo parlors are not enemies. In many ways they compliment each other. They both service the same customer at different points in their lives. This is just one example of businesses working together to service the interests of the customer.
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
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Topical removers
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As a painless alternative to laser tattoo removal, topical ointments are also available for consumer use. Tat-Med is a topical cream that can be applied directly to the tattoos, causing the ink to fade from the skin. The main ingredients to the cream are Kojic Acid and Alpha Arbutin, both of which are used in skin lightening procedures. The ingredients are effective at removing coloration while also being safe for the skin.
Creams such as Tat-Med may be safer to be used at home, but can also take much longer than laser therapy or dermabrasion treatments conducted in a physician's office. For full tattoo removal, users are suggested to apply the product for up to six months. There is little risk with the cream harming the skin or creating a scar. The therapy is also much less expensive than laser therapy, costing about $50 a bottle.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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Giving Teens the Wrong Idea
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At this year's Teen Choice Awards, popular teen singer Kevin Jonas stood on stage while receiving a tattoo depicting the winner in the category he was presenting. Although the tattoo was a fake, the award show did not mention this fact to the viewers. Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers has millions of fans worldwide. Jonas was "dared" to get the tattoo as a publicity stunt for the band. Popular tattoo artist Kat Von D gave Jonas the tattoo on stage.
But does this act give teens the wrong impression? The audience for the award show is between the ages of 11 to 17. Kids of these ages are not even legally allowed to get a tattoo in the United States, yet the act is being promoted on a program devoted to their age group. Fans that follow the band may even be motivated to get their own tattoo. As we have discussed, tattoos that a person has when they are young may not translate later in life. Parents should be aware of the images such as this being presented to their kids about tattoos.
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