how do you get rid of a tattoo on your own? its really small
2006-08-28 07:13:01 · 12 answers · asked by InProgress:-) 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
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2006-08-28 07:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to? Laser tattoo removal isn't hugely expensive anymore (and works better than it used to due to new types of lasers.) I know someone who had his lightened to almost unnoticable in two sittings. It cost a total of about $400 and because you have to wait 6-8 weeks between sittings, you don't have to come up with all the money at once.
Depending on what it is, where it is and why you want to get rid of it, you might consider a cover-up as well. My sis had an awful one done years ago by a boyfriend who was an aspiring tattoo artist (my bet is he is NOT making his living that way today!) She recently had it covered up with something beautiful and if I didn't know for a fact that the old one was under there, I'd never believe it.
2006-08-28 14:23:17 · answer #2 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not gonna happen, sorry. The easiest solution would be to get a cover up, that will hurt less than getting the tattoo removed. Is it just a tattoo that you hate? or do you just not want to have a tattoo any more? Tattoo's are forever, permenant, maybe you should keep it as a reminder of permenance, even when its something you hate.
2006-08-28 15:33:09 · answer #3 · answered by cotton_candie25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A laser machine can get rid of it quickly. Not only doctors have them. Some social agencies remove gang insignia tattoos as first step to rehabilitation.
Phone a social agency and chase one down. Or phone a med. clinic.
Whatever method you resort to, yourself, probably will leave a scar and may get infected. It's not worth the savings.
Dan.
2006-08-28 14:21:51 · answer #4 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't.
i have one that i had removed- it was fairly small- a dolphin on my ankle...
the originally $35 dolphin cost me over $1500 to get removed.... and they gave me discounts after the first 5 or 6 treatments. i still have a shadow of the thing left, it looks like a faded bruise now.
I tell people that they better be really really really sure they want a tattoo, as it's awfully expensive to get removed.
* if you only have the black color, it will come out easily, my outline was gone in 1-2 visits, but the turquiose color took forever to get out.
go get a consult & they will tell you what to expect.
2006-08-28 17:00:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to do it is to tan the area. Tanning lotions will not work. You must go to a tanning booth or get out in the sun.
The process usually takes 10 to 15 years, but that is the only way without medical intervention or just covering it up with makeup.
....or using the belt sander option.
2006-08-28 14:20:08 · answer #6 · answered by wizard8100@sbcglobal.net 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How small is small? A dot? How many square inches?
There are some places that will remove them for free. I saw it on the news. Check your local listings.
2006-08-28 14:22:06 · answer #7 · answered by Mazz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad removed his with salt and a scotchbrite. Left a nasty scar but hey the tattoo's gone... I'm not recommending it, I was just saying that's how my dad got rid of his.
2006-08-28 17:07:46 · answer #8 · answered by mother_flower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's small enough and not in a very visible area (your face) go to the tatto parlor and have them cover it up by trying to match your skin tone. It works best if you have darker skin. Also keep in mind that if that area gets a lot of sun, the covered area will not match the changes in skin color.
2006-08-28 17:31:18 · answer #9 · answered by makawao_kane 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you cant, if your lucky you can pay lots of money to have it removed and maybe have a scar or not completely removed at all.
2006-08-28 14:19:12 · answer #10 · answered by mia t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋