Why People Remove Their Tattoos

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Tattoo regret can be consuming and stressful. While tattoos have grown in popularity, it is not uncommon for people to end up with a tattoo they regret. A handful of those people will end up opting for laser tattoo removal.  For some it may be a simple decision, while others will live with their regrettable tattoo for extended periods of time. So we decided to take a closer look at the reasons why people get laser tattoo removal.

The number one reason why people will choose to go through with tattoo removal is to remove a name of an ex partner. This is an easy decision to make if the relationship ends, and another begins. Having an ex-partners name tattooed on your body can cause friction in new relationships, and often the removal is done pre-wedding to ensure that the marriage starts off on the right foot.

The other top reason people opt for tattoo removal is a lifestyle change. This can be a career change or family life. Tattoos can be great when someone is in their teens or twenties but once people grow older, start careers and families the tattoo that they loved 10 years ago, doesn't fit their current life or represent them in the best of light. While we all hope that discrimination doesn't happen, there are still many jobs that require tattoos be covered and will not hire someone with visible tattoos. Other places will simply not hire or promote individuals with tattoos as part of their company policy. This can have a significant financial impact on people. The choice to remove tattoos becomes easier when faced with joblessness and financial insecurity.

Family life can also have an effect on the choice to remove the ink. New mothers and those parents that have questionable tattoos often opt for removal to avoid uncomfortable conversations with their kids, avoiding stigmatization in with other parents or influencing their children to get tattoos. As the saying goes, "Like mother, like daughter" and mothers and fathers are choosing to get their tattoos removed to set an example for their kids and grand kids.

Another good reason to remove an old tattoo is that you never like it to begin with. Bad artwork can be one of the most driving factors for those that get laser tattoo removal. Having to live with a bad design or poorly executed tattoo can be awful for self esteem and confidence. Depending on where the tattoo is placed, it can become a common subject of ridicule and conversation. At the end of the day, people get tired of hearing about their "bad" tattoo and want to move on with their lives.  Fashion also changes, and the tattoo that someone thought looked great ten years ago was in style at the time. Once the fashion trend ends, the person is left with the tattoo. This can motivate people because they do not want to seem out of touch with trends and do not want an outdated trend on their skin for the rest of their lives. From tribal tattoos to symbols, trends come and go, but tattoos cannot.

There are hundreds if not thousands of people living with tattoo regret and they don't have to be. If you are one of those people, realize that you are not alone and that there are options for you. Don't be embarrassed and contact your local tattoo removal clinic. Many offer online consultations realizing that clients are dealing with embarrassment and emotions triggered by their tattoo. Consulting in this way can help to make it easier for people to make that first step into a life without tattoo regret. Removing a tattoo can take time and money, but it is an investment into your future. We have seen many clients lives and attitudes change drastically because of their tattoo removal. People have cried tears of joy and left our studio overwhelmed by the relief they get from removing that unwanted tattoo.

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What Is The TattooStar Effect Laser and How Does it Remove Tattoos?

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The Tattoo Star Effect featured is the gold standard for laser tattoo removal.  The Tattoo Star Laser is not only used for tattoo removal but also cellulite, body shaping, pigmont lesions, wrinkle reduction and skin tightening. The level of versatility and precision that this laser works on is why it is rated one of the best on the market. 

There are several reasons the TattooStar is regarded as one of the best lasers. The laser is made with many features that not only have the patients in mind but the doctors as well. This makes for a much better service and end result. 

Tattoo removal can be a long and complicated process but the Tattoo Star simplifies it and actually works to help patients by shortening treatments and avoiding extra-unneeded treatment with lasers.

The square spot or “hot spot” of the laser was created to help avoid overlapping. Many lasers use a circular shape but the Tattoo Star was made this way to help doctors avoid already treated areas. This not only reduces bleeding and discomfort for those receiving treatment but makes the treatment area bigger.  The TattooStar distributes the wavelengths at even and uniform fashion; again avoiding pain and creating a better result.

The Tattoostar has multiple features that are designed to make the experience of treatment better. The screen on the front of the laser is a touch screen where patients can watch videos and learn about the laser  and doctors can use at consolations. The Q-switch mode helps to create ultra short pulses which result in less scaring and side effects post laser tattoo removal treatment. The Q-Switch laser works much faster than traditional lasers and thus people removing a tattoo have significantly less time to spend getting laser treatments. 

The Asclepion TattooStar Effect laser also offers doctors more flexibility and precision because it has a wide range of wavelengths. There are three different wavelengths offered in the TattooStar. Often a tattoo cannot be removed with the use of one laser alone, so being able to adjust the wavelength can help doctors to match treatment based on the patient and their specific tattoo.  The TattooStar range can go from dark colors, to reds, to even blues when using the additional dye hand piece. People often experience problems trying to get tattoos removed and get frustrated when they are left with gray spots where other lasers failed to removed ink. The TattooStar can not only remove ink faster and more effectively but can also help to remove those gray spots that other lasers have left behind. 

All of these tools helps to make the treatments more effective, and resulting in a better, shorter removal treatment plans and better results. People interested in removing a tattoo should research the laser used by their provider and compare it to the TattooStar.

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Do You Need Help Deciding Between A Cover Up And Tattoo Removal ?

Trying to decide what to do with that tattoo you regret can be difficult. While the idea of laser tattoo removal can be daunting and a commitment, cover-ups are often the second best option.  Your decision may be dependent on the size, color and age of the tattoo in question and your lifestyle.

People come to our tattoo removal studio for many reasons. All of them are experiencing tattoo regret but not all of them dislike tattoos. We see many people who have simply outgrown their tattoo of choice while others have outgrown tattoos in general. Whatever the reason behind your decision is people always should learn all of their options before making a commitment. Both tattoo removal and a cover up tattoo is a commitment.

Tattoo removal can be costly and time consuming but will lead to a result that will forever remove the ink.  There will no longer be an opportunity for regret or discrimination.  Those who choose to have laser tattoo removal this can be a huge relief. The people who have the most to loose are those with careers or jobs that don’t allow ink.  For them the decision becomes easier and is generally thought of as an investment. It is also refreshing to know that there is no longer a feature on your body that you can feel regret over. 

While cover-ups can cover a regrettable tattoo, there is no guarantee that a cover up tattoo will not be something that you regret years down the line. If you do decide to cover up a tattoo, realize that this tattoo becomes even more difficult to remove with a laser later on.
 

People who are interested in getting a cover up tattoo may also want to consider partial tattoo removal before they get started with their cover up. This will not only help to make their new tattoo look better but allows more freedom for the artist doing the work. Some tattoo parlors will ask that clients looking to get cover up tattoos get some laser tattoo removal pre-cover up to ensure that the new tattoo is not something regrettable while others will work around the old tattoo.

Depending on the tattoo you are trying to cover up, laser removal can be expected to be anywhere form 1-3 sessions. This is decided upon looking at the tattoo itself and identifying the size, color and age of the tattoo. 

An important thing to keep in mind after the consolations is that the success of your laser treatments is predominately based on your health. Anyone looking to get laser tattoo removal treatment, even partially should take time to grow their immune system and practice healthy living habits to get the best results. The laser works to break down the ink, but the body is what does the work of consuming and discarding the broken ink particles. Don’t have a healthy body, expect to see less results from laser tattoo removal and extra treatment sessions.

The best thing to do when trying to decide between a cover up and laser tattoo removal is to make a consultation with a tattoo removal studio and a professional tattoo studio.  They can give you all the options based on your tattoo and you can then make an educated and informed decision. Not only will you save yourself time and money, but you are less likely to feel the tattoo regret that you are facing going in. 

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