How Do I Find the Right Tattoo Removal Studio?

How do you go about finding the right tattoo removal studio? This is a question that a lot of people wonder about during their search for the perfect laser tattoo removal studio. There is no single way that is best for finding the right tattoo removal studio; all you can do is use your head and do your research. This blog will help you know what to look for when doing your research for your tattoo removal studio.

The first thing you want to do is research the studio. As a Chicago tattoo removal studio, we encourage people to research us and get to know us so they know what to expect when they walk in our doors. We want them to know us before we even know them and are not surprised by what they find in our laser tattoo removal studio in Chicagoland. They will already know all about us from doing their research. Do not choose the first place that you come across just because you want to just get it over with; make sure that the place you choose is the right one for you and not chosen out of convenience or sake of time. Also, don't rush the research process; take a few days, or even weeks, to research some tattoo removal studios. Do different kinds of research as well. One way to research is to use the internet to do research with (and is perhaps your most powerful and quickest way to research). Another way to research is to go into actual tattoo removal studios; look at their photos, review their material such as pamphlets, packets, etc. A third way to research is to find someone who has had the tattoo removal procedure done and ask them what it was like and such.

The second thing you want to do is check out the tattoo removal procedure. Make sure you know what is going to happen during the procedure and know what to expect afterwards, like how to take care of the affected area in between sessions. Make sure you talk to the doctor, or at least the studio, and get the details of what will happen during the procedure. What do you need to do in preparation for the procedure? What will happen during? What are you supposed to do afterwards? These are all things you will want and need to know. Another thing you will want to know is what kind of laser the studio will use. At Erase Tattoo Removal, we use the Asclepion TattooStar Effect Laser which is a kind of Q-switched laser. The kind of technique we use is the R20 procedure which compounds four passes of the laser into one session.

Knowing about your tattoo removal studio and the procedure is something that you should do before you decide on the tattoo removal studio. Make sure you know about the studio and what they do so you know if the place is right for you and if you are sure you want to go through with it. If the place uses a laser that can take care of your tattoo and you trust them based on your research, then you have to decide.

Doing a "tattoo removal procedure" for Henna Ink

The henna tattoo is something that has become popular over the years and not just with Indians but with people from any country. The henna tattoo can be seen by anyone who wants one these days. With the popularity of the henna tattoo, a lot of people are asking, "How do I get rid of it once I want it gone?" This is a valid question because while the tattoo is not permanent, it is not as easily removed as a temporary tattoo that children often receive. Why is the henna tattoo a bit more permanent? Well, this is because of what happens during the henna tattoo process.

When getting a henna tattoo, what you are getting on your skin is actually the dye that is drawn from the henna plant, often mixed with a coloring agent for design, and then applied to your skin with a tool or even freehand. Once the henna ink is applied to your skin via whatever means, it then soaks into the epidermis layer of skin, or the top layer of skin that we see and feel everyday. Because it soaks its way into the top layer of skin, it is harder to get rid of since you can't just get rid of your skin. The henna ink typically last two to three weeks, usually only two.

There is a way, however, to get rid of the ink in your epidermis. The process to get rid of the ink is sort of like the dermabrasion tattoo removal procedure for real tattoos. In case you are not familiar with this method, it is when, essentially, you scrub your skin until the tattoo is gone. But since the henna tattoo is not as serious, neither is this removal method.

To get rid of the henna tattoo, what you have to do for step one is take a shower. Everyday, take your shower, morning or night, whatever you prefer, and just do your daily routine. However, while taking your shower, use a loofah or something like a loofah. What you want to do is use the loofah but make sure to rub the spot(s) containing the henna ink. This will be a slow tattoo removal process but will be an essential part of it.

The second step of the henna tattoo removal process is get some salt water. What you do is get a cup and fill it with one part salt to one part water. Once you have done that, take a gauze pad and soak it in the solution. Once the gauze pad is saturated with the saltwater solution, lay it on the henna ink spot for a good 20 minutes. Just rest during this time, watch TV or something. Once the 20 minutes are up, remove the gauze pad and then rinse the area. Do this process 2-3 times a day. Doing this process 2-3 times a day will help speed up the process of removing the henna tattoo.

Step three for removing the henna tattoo is to soak a cotton ball in hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide can be found at any store like Walmart, Walgreens, Target, etc. Ask a store clerk if you can't find it but it should be near the medical stuff like band-aids, etc. Once the cotton ball is saturated in the hydrogen peroxide, rub the henna ink with the cotton ball until the ink is gone. This can take a few minutes, by that I mean several, but will remove the ink.

The fourth step for removing the henna tattoo is mix one part lemon juice, one part dish soap, and one part baking soda in a mixing bowl. Then take a clean washcloth and soak it in the solution. Once it is soaked, scrub the remains of the henna ink with the washcloth until are traces of the tattoo are gone.

So while it was fun getting the henna tattoo, now you can safely and effectively remove the tattoo. As a laser tattoo removal studio in Chicago, we know all about tattoo removal. We use the R20 procedure for tattoos and we also give free consultations!

Tips for Tattoos: Know What's Good

I know that since we are a laser tattoo removal studio in Chicagoland, we often focus on that side of the tattoo industry but for this post, we want to focus on the the other side of the tattoo industry, tattoos. There are a lot of bad tattoo designs out there and it is important  for people to know how to handle their ink ideas and what is appropriate to follow through with and what to abandon. Well, there are quite a few tips for those considering getting some ink, especially for those considering it for the first time.

1. Keep it subtle. What I mean by this is that you do not want to get something that speaks louder than you do; for example, try to stay away from tattoos that cover your whole back and feature the image from the cover of your favorite DVD or something. Keep it subtle, get something that looks good but is not obnoxious, you know? 
2. Grammar is a big deal. When you decide that you want to get your tattoo, double and triple check with the tattoo artist that they understand the grammar that is needed in the tattoo to have it make sense and not look tacky. Some common mistakes with grammar are, "your & you're" "their, there, and they're" etc. It does not make sense to have a tattoo that says, "Your beautiful." You do not own beauty, you are beauty. Get it right. Another aspect of this point is spelling. It is embarrassing for someone to be walking around with a tattoo that is misspelled. Perhaps a great example of this is plastered all over the internet, the one where the guy is taking a mirror selfie and his tattoo says, "Exreme" across his chest. Seriously? Who messed that one up? 
3. Make sure the image you want your tattoo to represent is not something that can be misunderstood. If you want to get a tattoo of something, make sure that the image of the object is the same as it appears in real life! For example, try to not get a tattoo of something like a hot dog because you like them because it can easily be seen as something else, you know what I mean. 
4. Be weary of getting a tattoo of someone's face. The reason you want to watch out for getting a tattoo of someone's face is because they do not always turn out well. Actually, they often turn out rather creepy and the face on your body can look like the person was insane and ready to launch a murderous rampage. 
5. Lastly, try to avoid getting a tattoo of something that is only a fad, especially a short-lived fad at that. For example, getting a tattoo of YOLO or an immature phrase is not something you will want on your body when you are trying to nail an interview for that $100k job. 

Just be aware of the power of tattoos and how they can appear on your body; just because something looks cool in one medium does not mean it will look good as a tattoo. Think about what you want for a while and see what it will look like as a drawing before you put it on your body. Getting a tattoo is a big deal and so there is no need to rush the decision. 

If you do get or have gotten poor tattoos, then you can at least get them removed and sometimes quickly, but you should still plan on being smart with a tattoo. 

Laser Technology: What Lasers Do They Use for Laser Tattoo Removal?

Laser technology has come a long way when it comes to laser tattoo removal . Thankfully, this means that patients of this procedure can rest assure that their safety is well taken care of while getting tattoo removal. With so many kinds of lasers being used in the practice, all are safe and good, it can be confusing. So, this blog will help clarify what kinds of lasers are used in tattoo removal .
The first laser is the Q-Switched Frequency Doubled Nd: Yag 532 nm. This laser is made for red and orange tattoo ink colors.
Another laser is the Q-Switched Ruby: 694 nm: This laser is made to break up green and dark ink pigments such as black, navy blue, brown, etc. and so it is made to be highly absorbed by dark pigments. This laser can provide problems for those with darker skin.
A third kind of laser is the Q-Switched Alexandrite: 755 nm: This laser is made for green and dark pigments as well, much like the Ruby laser, but it is much weaker than it. The plus side of this tattoo laser is more friendly to darker skin tones since it is weaker. This one is especially good on black pigments but is terrible on orange and red pigments.
A fourth kind of laser is the Q-switched Nd:YAG: 1064 nm: this laser is also pretty weak and thus works well on darker skin tones because of low absorption by melanin. tattoo removal studios like to use this laser on dark ink pigments but tend to use it sparingly.
While this may seem overwhelming, if you are considering laser tattoo removal you do not have to worry about this because the type of laser being used is decided by the tattoo removal studio. This was merely to help you know what happens during the procedure and be informed. If you are considering, do your research, my friends.

R20 Laser Tattoo Removal Technique

If you have been researching tattoo removal then you have certainly come across different kinds of laser tattoo removal ; one special kind of method is the R20 laser tattoo removal method. If you have not been researching laser tattoo removal, then you may not have heard about it. Regardless if you have heard about this method or not, this post will teach you information about the R20 method and why it is better than other laser tattoo removal methods.
Why the name R20? Well, the R stands for "rapid" and the 20 stands for 20 minutes; after each pass of the laser, a very tiny nitrogen bubble on the skin and it requires of 20 minutes of rest before the laser can go over that spot again.
A major benefit to tattoo removal is that it can give you a fresh start. If you are looking to get a better job or want to forget a past love and a regretted tattoo is what is standing in your way, then getting it removed will help you get to where you want to be. However, laser tattoo removal is a process that can take a while to complete; tattoos often require at least five removal sessions with six to eight weeks of recovery in between each session. So if you do the math, a small, black tattoo can take five sessions, at 6 weeks of recovery in between each session, that means having to go into sessions for at least 6 months.
The R20 method uses a significant less amount of time for removal because it is much more efficient and concentrated than traditional laser methods. For that same small, black tattoo that required 6 sessions, opting for the R20 laser tattoo removal method would only require 2 sessions, still with 6-8 weeks of recovery in between. The only catch of R20 is that is more costly. The tattoo mentioned would cost around $200 per session while it would cost $600 per session. However, the cost for the entire tattoo removal comes out about the same. 6 sessions, $200/session, $1200 total; 2 sessions, $600/session, $1200. This method is also the safest on the skin and produces the fewest side effects and complications, even though laser removal is already safe and dependent.
Whatever you choose to do about your tattoo make sure you do your research & know what you're getting into. Make sure you're willing to commit to the time required for the removal as well as the instructions for caring about the removal and your skin.

Tattoo Removal: Laser tattoo removal vs. tattoo removal cream

Tattoo Removal: Laser tattoo removal vs. tattoo removal cream


Are you considering getting tattoo removal? Have you been researching and debating what kind of tattoo removal you should get? Well it has come to my attention that a lot of people believe that they can get a formerly beloved tattoo removed by using cream and avoiding the costly laser tattoo removal procedure.  Knowing the bases of both tattoo removal creams and laser removal, I know how they work and why you should actually opt for laser tattoo removal despite the cost.

A lot of tattoo removal creams say how they are able to break up the the ink in your skin and remove your tattoo. However, the problem is that they are not effective, at least not as effective as they claim to be. Many consumer reviews of tattoo removal creams, you will see that most of the reviews say that the cream does not work or at least not for many, many months. Removal creams often contain harsh chemicals such as bleach or other chemicals that are not good for your skin; in addition to being rough on your skin, most of the creams require you to peel your skin or sand it to see any results, they will not remove the tattoo if you do not do any work. If you choose this option, then definitely make sure to do your research and see what people are saying about the product and whether it works or not; if it works, does it contain harsh chemicals or  require you to destroy your skin?

Laser tattoo removal is much safer and effective, if you get someone who knows what they are doing. If you find a certified dermatologist who has good reviews, then the risk of complications with the removal will be minimal, if any. Do your research and see what people say; find someone who has gotten a tattoo removed for themselves and see what they say. While there is some pain involved with laser tattoo removal, it is not as bad as some make it out to be, of course, your pain tolerance level will ultimately determine that. Another thing about this option is the price; it is pricey but that is because of what has to be done, not because the dermatologists are thieves. Is this option affordable? Absolutely.

Find out for yourself what you want to do. Nearly 50 percent of Americans who get tattoos get them removed and millions of Americans have gotten tattoos so you are not alone in this process.

Bad, Dumb, & Awkward Tattoos

Lots of people get tattoos these days and there are a lot of them that look really, really cool; but sometimes there are people who just do not get it. Have you ever been walking down the street or been somewhere and seen someone with a tattoo and wondered, "What were they thinking?" Well, I have seen some of the worst tattoos you can imagine.

          The absolute worst tattoo I have ever seen was of a body-builder having intercourse with earth. Yes, a tattoo of a man having sexual intercourse with the earth. I do not know why this man thought this tattoo was a good idea. I can imagine his message with the tattoo is that the “has his way with the world” so to speak but there is a much, much better way to convey that message, even in tattoo form, than to get this particular tattoo. The only saving grace here is that the tattoo was on the back of the man so he could at least cover it with a shirt, forever. And if you are wondering if you can see the man's genitalia, yes, yes you can. There is detail. I hope this guy definitely gets some laser tattoo removal because that tattoo is just not going to fly when he takes his shirt off. 

      Another terrible tattoo I saw was of a woman who had "DRAKE" tattoo'd on her forehead. In big, block lettering. You can be a big fan of someone or have a relationship with someone but to post that on your forehead is not the best idea. If the woman plans on having a job that can actually take her somewhere, she will have to get some serious tattoo removal. 

       Have you ever seen a man with an ice cream cone tattoo'd on him? Well I did some tattoo removal work on a man who decided to get a big ice cream cone tattoo on his stomach/chest. While this tattoo is not necessarily graphic nor terribly stupid, it was a definite mistake. 

      Another terrible tattoo I have seen was on a man who decided to turn his head into a skull via tattoo. Yes, he actually had a tattoo so his face looked like a skull, not just a tattoo of a skull on his face.  Obviously, this tattoo can not be covered up with any clothing unless he wears a mask. What makes it worse is that the tattoo removal for this would be more painful since it is on the face and near sensitive areas such as eyes and lips (although he would wear protective goggles).

      Twilight, is this really something you want tattoo'd on your body? What about having the first dvd cover tattoo'd on your body? There was a woman who decided to get this done. The worst thing about it was that it was large enough to cover her back. 

      There are so many bad life decisions out there and the sad thing is, there will be more; however, you can help reduce the numbers by thinking ahead and planning your tattoo before you get one. Think about what it will be, where it will be, and how you will look with it. If you do not think about your tattoo very carefully, you can end up getting some laser tattoo removal. 

How To Get A Great Tattoo And Never Regret It

As a Chicago tattoo removal studio, we too often see individuals come in wanting to remove a tattoo that was poorly done, they are embarrassed by, or ashamed of, or maybe a new job does not approve.  While we know that many tattoos can be amazing, creative and beautiful, we also know that they can just as easily be hideous and make people regretful.  With that said, we would like to provide you with some tips to consider to make sure when you get a tattoo, it is a great one that you won’t regret and will not be in need of our services at our Oak Brook tattoo removal studio.

How Much Do You Want To Spend?

We all know that money is typically what everything revolves around.  So chances are, if you want an entire sleeve, and you only spent $100 on it, it probably will not end up being quality work.  But just because you may spend thousands of dollars on a sleeve does not guarantee that it will be a tattoo well done.  Also, as a tip from our tattoo removal studio, plan or make a budget for the money you want to spend and put into the tattoo because if you don’t, we may be scheduling a tattoo removal session.

Where Do You Want It?

Our suggestion for a tattoo, assuming it is your first one, is that you get a tattoo that is easily coverable for working environments.  We highly do not recommend that your first tattoo ends up being below the wrist or above the neck.  You should not only consider tattoo placement for jobs, but for the sake of being taken seriously by legal professionals whether it be a judge, lawyer or cop.  We have several clients that love their tattoos but end up needing to get them removed just because of the placement and they pay our laser tattoo removal studio in Chicagoland a visit.

What Are You Going To Get?

If you are not sure you know exactly what you wont, DO NOT GET IT.  If you have an idea for a tattoo we recommend you have a tattoo artist draw it out.  After they do so, post the image somewhere you will look at on a daily basis.  This will help test whether it is something you will get bored or sick of.  You want to get a tattoo you will love forever considering the fact that tattoos are ultimately made to be permanent and not to end up needing tattoo removal.  If after a few weeks or months you see that you are still obsessed with the design, then go find the best tattoo artists and get the tattoo done!

How Do I Find A Good Tattoo Artist?

This is a very subjective question only because many tattoo artists have their areas of expertise.  Not only that, but there are good tattoo artists all over the world, in some instances you have to be willing to pay a pretty penny to have the most seasoned artist tattoo you.  Take a look at Bmezine and search for artists in your area.  We also recommend you look at tattoo blogs or tattoo removal blogs to find any information about a positive or negative experience at a studio.

As experts in laser tattoo removal, we take pride in what we do and we can only hope that other professionals take pride in their work as well, especially when it comes to tattoos.  However, we understand that the world is not a perfect place and that is why we provide tattoo removal options for individuals.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to comment below or contact our Oak Brook laser tattoo removal studio today.