Is It Time To Break up With Your Old Tattoo?

The world of skin ink is part of the mainstream today. Any city you visit has plenty of tattoo parlors to choose from. Sure, some of the Bay Area’s more rebellious citizens will display a commitment to their love of the art form. They might be proud to invest in a full-back, arm, or leg sleeve to wear forever.

In general, much of the broader population’s tattoo choice happened when they probably weren’t thinking about their future selves. That Chinese or Tongan symbol seemed cool at 22, but now…not so much. Or a passionate romance might have inspired a name to be emblazoned on the skin “forevermore.” Until the breakup happened. If it happened to Johnny Depp, it could happen to anyone, right?

There are options to fixing that embarrassing old tattoo. Sometimes individuals choose to “do it right this time” and find a skilled artist to cover it up with something they can live with. One may go the cheaper route and use a patch or make-up to keep it hidden (even though that takes a daily effort). One permanent way to dispose of it is laser tattoo removal. And our clinic is ready to help give your skin a new start!

Wipe the Slate Clean with Laser Tattoo Removal

For most of us, separating ourselves from past bad decisions means we want a fresh start. We’ve matured, maybe found a partner who is a perfect lifetime fit. They certainly don’t want to be reminded of who came before them. Or now someone has kids, and they don’t need to be asked questions about the bad choice on their arm (or around their waistline). This is why laser tattoo removal is a great permanent option for removing a bad tattoo. The laser process hits the layers of the skin where the ink is embedded and breaks the particles down so the body can naturally dispose of the ink.

Yes, the process will require more than one session to complete. The good news is that advancements in laser technology mean the number of visits has become fewer. We can’t promise a completely painless experience, but new cooling technology has also made a difference during tattoo removal sessions.

And you may be feeling pretty embarrassed about your tattoo right now, but you are not alone. Plenty of Bay Area locals have their own regrets about their body ink. So, for those dealing with bad tattoos, we’d like to share the comments of professional skin ink artists and their opinions. It’s certainly entertaining!. And you’ll hear their advice, includes several mentions about skipping the cover-up and going straight to laser tattoo removal; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdhugHbWiSs

If you are ready to break up with an old tattoo, contact our clinic, and we can discuss how to “wipe the slate clean” and experience a fresh start