Tattoo removal
Discussion
Has anyone got any personal experience of it, recommendations of methods that get the best results (fully expecting to get pictures posted of angle grinders and a bottle of whiskey etc)
A friend wants to get rid of a small tattoo, about 2 inches square, 2 colours I think.
Any pros and cons of each method? Any companies to avoid, or that are recommended?
Thanks
A friend wants to get rid of a small tattoo, about 2 inches square, 2 colours I think.
Any pros and cons of each method? Any companies to avoid, or that are recommended?
Thanks
soad said:
Acid (mild one)? Is that even an option?
Laser removal?
No tats, so can't comment really.
Not sure if acid is - it's new to me! I don't have any tats myself, so this is a completely alien concept to me, but PH is the everlasting font of knowledge on everything, so I thought I would ask Laser removal?
No tats, so can't comment really.
Laser removal is one I have heard of, but don't know if it has any side effects, potential cost, pain levels, good results etc.
deevlash said:
get it covered with another tat?
She wants it gone for good. It was done in her rebellious 16 year old days. Apparently, she has no desire for any more tats!
One of my friends regretted having Beastie Boys tattooed on her arm (can't imagine why lol). She had laser surgery to get rid of it. Took a few session, she said it was painful and it left a scar.
Saying that, it was a good few years ago and I would imagine the technology has probably moved on since then.
Saying that, it was a good few years ago and I would imagine the technology has probably moved on since then.
Mrs Shunt is currently having laser removal treatment for a mistake many years ago. The 'Tat' was a sort of a twist of flowers across her foot. She now hates wearing open shoes because it's visible.
There are different types of lasers available which respond better to different colours of ink, as the Tat had multiple colours she has travelled from Sheffield to Manchester to access the different machines.
The Tat does appear to have faded significantly and hasn't scarred, but it is still visible and will require further sessions.
I'd guess she's spent upwards of £1k to get to where it is now - she's very quiet on the cost subject, but apparently they keep offering 'special' deals.
Anyway as a warning to anyone even thinking of having a Tat done, when you grow uip and realise it looks s
e this is what your tat will look like once you've had a laser session, and yes apparently it hurts. They don't show you these pictures in the clinic either:
There are different types of lasers available which respond better to different colours of ink, as the Tat had multiple colours she has travelled from Sheffield to Manchester to access the different machines.
The Tat does appear to have faded significantly and hasn't scarred, but it is still visible and will require further sessions.
I'd guess she's spent upwards of £1k to get to where it is now - she's very quiet on the cost subject, but apparently they keep offering 'special' deals.
Anyway as a warning to anyone even thinking of having a Tat done, when you grow uip and realise it looks s
e this is what your tat will look like once you've had a laser session, and yes apparently it hurts. They don't show you these pictures in the clinic either:soad said:
Firefoot said:
I have to say, looking at that picture, the technology has not moved on!
Which brings the question - might aswell live with the tattoo?Thanks to everyone. Except for that photo, which made me feel decidedly ill!
ShadownINja said:
Looks like she has skin cancer!!I think I'd rather just have a flower on my foot (if I was female and had that done!).
It's like those purple bruises you get- they go away with time as body heals.
OK here you go, this is after another session only last week, as you can see no scarring and looking well on it's way:
I cannot find any photos of it before treatment but I'm sure you can see it's fading. Just bear in mind this is 2 years of treatment.
ETA: Just been informed the results from the first clinic were nothing compared to the current one.
Google 'Sk:n' for the curent clinic.
I cannot find any photos of it before treatment but I'm sure you can see it's fading. Just bear in mind this is 2 years of treatment.
ETA: Just been informed the results from the first clinic were nothing compared to the current one.
Google 'Sk:n' for the curent clinic.
Edited by shunt on Tuesday 2nd November 19:12
Got to say, this was covered on Peter Andre's next chapter or whatever the proper title is, with him getting the Katie on his knuckle/finger removed. Took a couple of lazer sessions and didnt scar anything like as badly as that, they never showed him with it bandaged and did show it a few times healing.
soad said:
ShadownINja said:
Looks like she has skin cancer!!I think I'd rather just have a flower on my foot (if I was female and had that done!).
It's like those purple bruises you get- they go away with time as body heals.
Lasers are useful, but never remove all of the tattoo.
You tend to be left with a 'ghosting' of the original tattoo, also certain colours tend not to do too well (reds).
Bizarrely, the tattoos that do best are the home made indian ink type. Professional tattoos have complex metal oxide based pigments and are placed much deeper in the dermis and as such are more difficult to remove.
The best lasers for removal are.....Q-switched Nd:YAG, Q-switched Alexandrite, Q-switched Ruby. As a rule if the laser is not 'Q-switched' it will not work. There are lots of laser cowboys out there who will happily fleece you of your hard earned. Sk:n is quite reputable and has the best lasers on the market (I don't work for them or have any interest in them).
Don't be ripped off by a beautician shining a bright light on a tattoo (IPL).
You tend to be left with a 'ghosting' of the original tattoo, also certain colours tend not to do too well (reds).
Bizarrely, the tattoos that do best are the home made indian ink type. Professional tattoos have complex metal oxide based pigments and are placed much deeper in the dermis and as such are more difficult to remove.
The best lasers for removal are.....Q-switched Nd:YAG, Q-switched Alexandrite, Q-switched Ruby. As a rule if the laser is not 'Q-switched' it will not work. There are lots of laser cowboys out there who will happily fleece you of your hard earned. Sk:n is quite reputable and has the best lasers on the market (I don't work for them or have any interest in them).
Don't be ripped off by a beautician shining a bright light on a tattoo (IPL).
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