Does tattoo removal really work? Does the skin looks like you never had one? Any idea how much it costs? Thanx

Answer 1

Most procedures are very expensive and painful. And they do not get rid of the tattoo entirely. I've heard of people covering their tattoos with another tattoo with ink the same color as the patients skin, but of course that would look funny when you tanned.

Answer 2

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Does tattoo removal really work? Does the skin looks like you never had one? Any idea how much it costs? Thanx

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Answer 4

It almost never removes all the color and leaves a terrible scar. It is more painful than getting the original tattoo done; it costs about twice as much (at least) as the tattoo did. A better bet is to cover it with a different tattoo. Of course, the best thing is to not get work you don't like. It's the problem with permanence. :)
Fortunately, I still like mine.

Answer 5

Laser removal of tattoo's generally work, but your skin will never 100% look like it did before. With the best doctors preforming the removal, the best it will be is 90%. A good example of this is the dragon tattoo Angelina Jolie use to have on her upper left arm (photo is upper RIGHT of the square). Take a look at the way it came out AFTER laser surgery, unfort. you can still see the scar.

http://xs203.xs.to/xs203/06276/angelina-jolie-tattoos.jpg

Other examples:
http://www.immortalimagestattoo.com/images/removal/removal_crown_300.jpg
http://www.tattoohealth.org/images/before_after/laser-removal-2.jpg

It also takes several attempts , apx. 4-5 times, to get most of the ink out. Places cost between $250-800 PER session. At $500/average per session that is a cool $2K per regular sized tattoo. Ouch!

If by chance you just dont like the design you have or it reminds you of an ex or the past you may want to consider covering it up. I know plenty of people that have and the results are normally outstanding. But if its in a place you really want to get rid of please consult your doctor or good tattoo place for a place that does removal.

Please check out this site for a list of removal opitions besides laser:
http://tattoo.about.com/od/tatremoval/a/tatremoval.htm

Answer 6

I think it does but it is not an easy process removing it , it takes a long time during the removal process and the skin may not look as it was before, also to find out the cost you will perhaps have to contact one of the tattoo workers and hear what they charge.

Answer 7

A tattoo is basically a scar to begin with. The laser will fade the ink but there will always be a scar plus and additional scarring that may be caused by the removal process. A few thousand dollars and some discomfort will get a tat "removed" but it is not always as complete as some would want.

Answer 8

i looked this up a while ago most sessions are about one hundred pounds and most people need ten sessions to remove average size tattoo. the results can be good depending on size and colours used. google tattoo removal some of the sites have pretty good pictures and at least an idea of price. Make sure you go to somewhere reputable, my friend had one removed about ten years ago and the scarring was awful however she had signed a disclaimer and had no come back, good luck!

Answer 9

I had a few of my tattoos removed.. It is expensive.. I had 2 that were about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide and it was about 200 per visit.. I have gone about 8 times... It is way more painful than the actual tattoo and you can smell your skin burning off.I dont have a scar at all though.

Answer 10

It usually leaves a scar or ghost like image of the tattoo. Cost will depend on the size of the tattoo and the colors. You'll want to go for a consultation to be sure of the cost.