tattoo nightmare... i just got a tattoo yesterday and hate it. want it removed?

Question

call me what you wish but i am looking for serious answers as i am very depressed...

i got a tattoo last night and well i messed up. i am not going to bore you with my story but to make a long story short, i have a tattoo on my upper arm and want it removed. yes, removed.

the good news is the outline is the only thing that is done... nothing more. just the outline.

can someone please advise me in tattoo removal... everything from cost, to risks, to aftercare...

i have heard with new technology scarring rarely occurs... please help me.

Answer 1

Laser Tattoo Removal

Tattoo removal lasers shatter the pigment of the tattoo, which is dispersed through the skin and carried away by cells of your own immune system.

The Q-Switched laser has produced the best results. Q-Switched means that the laser is very quickly pulsed this is why it is able to dissolve the tattoo ink without destroying the skin. Photo Derm or multi light systems may fade the tattoo but will almost certainly leave a scar because the pulse duration is too long which in turn will cause thermal damage to the surrounding skin. The only visible damage is absorbed by the ink.

. The three types of Q-Switched lasers used for tattoo removal are : Q-switched Ruby (red light), Q-switched Yag (infrared & green light) and Q-switched Alexandrite (Purple/red light). Each respond differently to different colors of ink. Light is absorbed by opposite colors and reflected by its own color. Darker tattoos are easier to remove usually because they absorb the light better. A ruby laser (694 NM) produces a red light. A neodimiun yag (1064NM) produces infrared or can be switched to a different mode whereas the frequency is doubled to produce a bright green light (532NM). An Alexandrite laser (755NM), produces a purple/red light. Because light is absorbed by its opposite color and reflects its own color it is necessary to use a green light to remove red ink as it is necessary to use red light to remove green ink. The color of a tattoo will determine what laser or a light color is necessary to dissolve and remove a tattoo. The depth & density of the ink is probably the biggest determining factor involved in successfully removing a tattoo. After each treatment the laser fragments more ink and a penetrates a little deeper into your skin, blistering and scabbing often follow. Some tattoos disappear in one treatment, and others requiring 12 or more treatments for complete removal. Taking care of the treated area is the most important factor in removing a tattoo without a scar. Post laser treatment will determine the success rate. The technician using the laser can not regulate the speed of the fading process. The more energy used the greater the tissue damage thus trapping more ink. It is better to allow the technician to treat more conservatively than aggressively, allowing the surrounding tissue to relax in the weeks following the treatment.







A good candidate for tattoo removal in a timely fashion without scarring is medium to fair skin, dark but not dense ink(black/brown), superficial depth of ink and the preferred locations are the arm, chest, buttocks, anywhere with good circulation. Medium or fair skin patients react well because the light will be able to selectively target the ink instead of the dark skin. Dark ink that is not dense is favorable because the light is more attracted to darker colors so darker ink is fragmented better than yellow ink. Density is also a factor, the more ink, the more there is to fade. Superficial ink is also favorable because it is closest to the surface of the skin so the laser doesn't need to penetrate so many skin layers to get to it. Results are quicker. Areas such as the arm or chest have more blood flow and are a better vehicle for the immune system which is what removes the ink. Areas such as the ankle or fingers have poor circulation.

There are many factors involved in laser tattoo removal, the physician must understand these parameters in detail. Most amateur tattoos are removed in 1 to 4 treatments scheduled about 4 weeks apart. Removing a professionally applied tattoo is usually a fading process that requires a series of treatments spaced approximately 8 weeks apart. Professional tattoos usually require 6-10 treatments for complete clearing. Costs range between $250 - $500 per session.

Answer 2

Home Based Tattoo Removal

Answer 3

I would instead look for someone who does tattoo rehabilitation/repair. There are some folks here in Detroit that can make quite beautiful tatts out of gang tattoo (which people sometimes need to have covered for obvious reasons) I'm sure you have Tatt artists where you live that specialize in that sort of thing.
Tattoo removal usually has poor results - nothing like what you are hoping for - it is very unlikely that you are going to end up with an arm that looked like it did last week.
However - if youre going to talk to someone about it, make it a qualified plastic surgeon that has a good deal of experience. Some research on the net regarding "gang tattoo removal" will help - the people who work in those kinds of programs tend to have a lot of experience in all kinds of technologies, and know best how to remove a wide varietiy of inks and colors in the various types of skin (complexions and thicknesses) that they encounter.
Finally - there is a cream someone asked me about....I dont know anything about it, but it might be worth a try...
Anyhow, here are a couple of links...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=gang+tattoo+removal
http://www.tatbgone.com/

Answer 4

Visit a dermatologist for help - but, as you know, for the most part tattoos are permanent. They can be removed with laser treatment, but sometimes scar. I've also heard that you can sometimes tattoo over the tattoo using a 'similar skin color' - but I wouldn't go that path without seeking help from the dermatologist first. Also, try not to stress too much. There have been a lot more people who made bigger mistakes with thier tattoos (like having the name of someone they end up breaking up with printed on their arm). Take care... it will all work out!

Answer 5

Rorschach Gallery in Edison NJ offers non laser tattoo removal. Www.rorschachgallery.com

Answer 6

I can't be specific, because I haven't been there, but I understand that tattoos can be removed through laser treatment. It is both expensive and painful. I'd check with a dermatologist before undertaking any kind of treatment.

Answer 7

Go to the doctor and have him set you up to have it removed via laser. 50% of people who get tattoos wind up having them removed. About 18 months ago I had some minor surgery and there was a laser facility in the same place. The surgeon who worked me over told me they have a steady stream of customers coming in to get rid of their tattoos. Big cash cow for the hospital. Hope you learned your lesson.

Answer 8

Now a days, tattoo removal is not a big issue.You can remove your tattoo anytime you want by Laser treatment.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Tat place cannot help!
It will take laser surgery to remove any of it...outline or otherwise....sorry!