Tattoo removal
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Not looking for a dust up, and I' ll declare right away, I'm not a fan of tats at all.
That's not what this is about though. I've been seeing trailers for a programme about removal of tats that people no longer want (along with fixing those big ear hole things too - again not a fan)
I'm of the opinion there are an awful lot of tattoos out there which are on very young, trendy peeps, who are, in time going to be wanting shot of em.
What would you have to be quailified in to do the removal. What equipment would be needed.
I get the feeling this is going to be a big, big earner.
Over to you....
That's not what this is about though. I've been seeing trailers for a programme about removal of tats that people no longer want (along with fixing those big ear hole things too - again not a fan)
I'm of the opinion there are an awful lot of tattoos out there which are on very young, trendy peeps, who are, in time going to be wanting shot of em.
What would you have to be quailified in to do the removal. What equipment would be needed.
I get the feeling this is going to be a big, big earner.
Over to you....
Edited by Gaz. on Saturday 25th January 18:44
Edited by fridgedoctor on Sunday 26th January 00:38
Edited by fridgedoctor on Sunday 26th January 00:43
There's a new treatment in the US that uses light pulses rather than lasers to remove the pigment. Not sure whether it's been approved as yet but for that you need absolutely zero qualification or experience.
A tattooist I know said that the regulation on removal equipment and offering the service is pretty much non existent. There has been talk about bringing into line along with all sorts of other cosmetic bits that aren't currently regulated. They are starting to tighten up. Obviously insurances are needed and health regulations need adhering too.
You really need to look into it further than what you currently need, get advice on whether any changes are coming the will bite you longer term if you get involved.
A tattooist I know said that the regulation on removal equipment and offering the service is pretty much non existent. There has been talk about bringing into line along with all sorts of other cosmetic bits that aren't currently regulated. They are starting to tighten up. Obviously insurances are needed and health regulations need adhering too.
You really need to look into it further than what you currently need, get advice on whether any changes are coming the will bite you longer term if you get involved.
I find it stupid. The whole point of tattoos are being stuck with them.. the good, bad and the ugly. I look back on a couple of mine and although i wish i had got somethings different with them, the basic design and idea still stands. This whole removal thing really doesn't sit well with me, if you're going to get inked up then you should be happy to accept that you are inked forever.
You see alot of people my age (25) getting sleeves within a year for "style" and i do wonder how many of them will regret it when they are "older". I have been gradually filling my arms up for 7 years, thinking about each part for a while before taking the plunge.
You see alot of people my age (25) getting sleeves within a year for "style" and i do wonder how many of them will regret it when they are "older". I have been gradually filling my arms up for 7 years, thinking about each part for a while before taking the plunge.
I agree OP I think this will be a big earner in the years to come.
Although on holiday a year ago I saw a chap who must have had his shoulder tat removed as it looked like he had received a good lashing all over his shoulder and back.
So how effective your removal method is will determine how successful you are.
I personally hate them and not see one I would ever consider tarnishing my own body with. Simply tacky s
t which appeals to those who have little confidence in their own appearance.
Although on holiday a year ago I saw a chap who must have had his shoulder tat removed as it looked like he had received a good lashing all over his shoulder and back.
So how effective your removal method is will determine how successful you are.
I personally hate them and not see one I would ever consider tarnishing my own body with. Simply tacky s
t which appeals to those who have little confidence in their own appearance. jogon said:
I personally hate them and not see one I would ever consider tarnishing my own body with. Simply tacky st which appeals to those who have little confidence in their own appearance.
I'm sure that's the case for some people. But my 10 tattoos are completely hidden from view. Seeing as my appearance is judged by others on those parts of my body that don't have tattoos on them, I'm not sure how your statement applies to people like met which appeals to those who have little confidence in their own appearance. Also remember standing in the shower next to a young corporal in 7RHA who was adorned with about 5K worth of classic Japanese tats. Good looking lad with 4 operational tours behind him who, as far as I could tell, was confident about pretty much everything in life.
jogon said:
I personally hate them and not see one I would ever consider tarnishing my own body with. Simply tacky st which appeals to those who have little confidence in their own appearance.
Really?t which appeals to those who have little confidence in their own appearance. Surely, if you have a tat, you must have a lot of confidence in your body image. More people will look at you if you have a tat than otherwise.
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