Are You Living With Tattoo Regret?

Erase Tattoo Removal Blog 

How do you know if you are living with tattoo regret and when should you start considering tattoo removal? Once the tattoo starts to have a negative impact on your life.

 

What do we mean? A bad or negative influence on your life can manifest and or effect many things. Your work or career, relationships, and emotional health can all be affected by tattoo regret. If you think this could be you then think about the following things: 

A) Do you make an effort to hide your tattoo? If so, think about why and how your life would change if you did not have to ever worry about this tattoo ever again. The amount of time and energy you spend on covering your tattoo can be spent enjoying life. 

B) Do you avoid activities where your tattoo would be exposed? Have activities like going to the beach or park become less fun because you’re constantly thinking or talking about your tattoo at these events. If you are limiting your participation in such activities, your are limiting the quality of your life. Studies have shown that regular exercise and outdoor activities greatly increase the mental and physical health of individuals. By not participating or limiting your ability, your tattoo regret is affecting your health in a huge way.

C) When you go shopping do you avoid buying clothes that would expose or reveal your unwanted tattoo? At this point the tattoo is affecting your style and personal self-expression. People often feel the best when they look their best. If you are not dressing or presenting yourself in a confident way, you may actually loose out on many experiences, jobs and relationships in the future. Clothing is less about how it looks, but how the person wearing it feels. If someone is not wearing clothes they feel comfortable and confident in, and opt for covering their tattoo, they may end up feeling even more insecure about themselves, accomplishing only the peace of mind that there will not be any discussions around their ink.

D) Are you spending money to hide your tattoo? If the answer is yes, then the obvious solution is tattoo removal. Once you have already started spending money, there is no reason not to make the investment into laser tattoo removal. The accumulated cost of cover and hiding your tattoo over a lifetime would end up a fraction of tattoo removal treatment sessions. 

While laser treatments can be costly, the benefit is that it is a one-time process. Meaning once all the treatments are completed, there will be no more added cost, shame, guilt or regret around your tattoo. You will be free to wear whatever you want and do whatever you want without any hesitation or thought about your tattoo. Don't believe us and see for yourself the amazing results that you can get from laser tattoo removal treatments done right. 

After living with their tattoo regret, people often take the next step to remove their old ink and set up a consultation appointment, get informed and learn all of the options available to them. We have found the relief people feel after this initial step is so strong that any anxiety about the procedure is overcome with excitement. After all, this is a point where they can move forward with their lives free of regrets of time gone by.

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

Tattoo Star Effect at Erase Tattoo Removal 

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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What You Need To Do After Your Laser Tattoo Removal Treatment

Erase Tattoo Removal Staff

Laser tattoo removal is a serious procedure. The experience and results varies from patient to patient. Most studios will give detailed instruction for post care after laser treatment but there are general tips that everyone can benefit from. Those looking to remove tattoos should learn about what is expected and how to care for the treated area before they start their laser treatment.

First things first.Blisters are normal and expected after laser tattoo removal. The blisters are a part of the healing process and clients should allow their blisters to heal on their own. It is not advised to pick at the scabs and or blisters. This can cause infection as well as irritation to the skin. The best thing to do is to have treated area covered and to apply ointment 3 times each day.

Things to avoid include excessive time in water, sun and other skin irritants such as lotions, creams and balms. Oils in creams can cause the area to react in negative ways so only use ointment given to you by the doctor at the tattoo removal studio you choose.

When taking showers, keep the area as dry as possible and limit shower length. It is best to avoid baths, pools, hot tubs and any other activity that would include getting the treated are moist for an extensive amount of time. After exposing the area to water, pat dry slowly and avoid rubbing, this can cause the blisters to pop or peel and result in scaring.

Some people experience pain in the treated area. For this we suggest a cool compress and Tylenol. Antibacterial cream is not needed unless prescribed to treat infection by a doctor after the treatment.

If for any reason the area begins to bleed or show signs of extensive irritation it is important to seek medical help. These could be signs of infection or reactions that will not be helped by ointment. Always seek professional medical help in any cases where there is bleeding, or extreme pain .

Staying healthy is vital to the healing process both before, after and during tattoo removal. Avoiding smoke and other substances that can lower your immune system. To protect the skin from sun it is also recommended that people use sunscreen that is at least SPF 25 or higher as the area will be extremely sensitive. Staying hydrated is helping your skin heal & is vital to the success of laser tattoo removal.

Overall people that have recently had laser tattoo removal treatment or are going to be treated should work on increasing the strength of their immune system and be proactive about staying healthy during the lengthy process.

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Are You Experiencing Tattoo Regret? You Are Not Alone!

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Have you been thinking about getting laser tattoo removal? Trying to decide if you are the right candidate for the procedure and are unsure if you will get the results you are after? 

Odds are that you are like many others and are not alone in your tattoo regret! 

Fact is, many Americans are experiencing the same mixed emotions and looking for options to remove their ink.

So just how many people are out there just like you, choosing to move forward with their lives and wanting to remove their tattoos?

There are 45 million other people in the US with tattoos. In 2013 an estimated 1.65 Billion dollars were spent on tattoos in the US.  While many of those people love their ink, 1 out of every 7 people who get a new tattoo will choose to have laser tattoo removal at some point.

Out of the 14% of Americans who have a tattoo 17% of them experience regret over their tattoo. 11% of those people will choose to go threw with tattoo removal. 

So why are people getting laser tattoo removal ?

YOUTH
A great majority of those with tattoo regret are feeling that they are too young for the tattoo or are realizing that their choice of tattoo in their youth may have not been the best one. This is the most common group of people to get laser tattoo removal. Some may have new tattoos in mind to replace the old and do not want to get a cover up. Other people just choose to simply remove the unwanted tattoo. 

EMBARRASSMENT
Patients often express emotions such as embarrassment when describing their current tattoo situation.   Some people feel frustration over past tattoos that were intended to be romantic gestures and are now reminders of the relationships from the past. When these individuals try to move on with their lives they are constantly reminded of past partners. New relationships can be hurt by these tattoos as well and clients feel relief from the pressure this problem creates once they begin removing the old tattoo.   People can also experience embarrassment over tattoos once they begin families and have children. Many people express regret once their children begin to ask questions about their tattoos and want to imitate their parents decision. If you do not want to expose your tattoo to your kids or have to explain it laser tattoo removal is a great option. 

POOR ARTWORK
Other clients express regret over their choice of tattoo artist or studio. Tattoo parties have grown in popularity but these parties often come with risks, such as inexperienced artists, bad ink and poor quality work. Poor ink that is either diluted or unchecked can cause serious reactions for clients. Sometimes allergies can also be triggered and once in a while people develop these allergic reactions years after getting inked. All of these are excellent reasons to get laser removal. 

WORK
Often life changes can be the most important when deciding to go through with  tattoo removal. A new career or job can certainly be an incentive to remove a tattoo. While some employers are open to ink, many still express frustration over their clients or customers not sharing the same sentiment. Certain employers will not hire based on tattoos and other fields make it clear that ink is not accepted in their work environment. A good example of this can be seen in the recent changes to Army and Navy regulations, which have become more stringent about tattoos for people enrolling and serving. 

At the end of the day, everyone has a different reason to want a tattoo removed. Luckily we live in a time where the technology is available for them to Erase their old tattoos!

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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.

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. 

How Do I Find a Good Tattoo Removal Studio?

So you're looking for a laser tattoo removal studio and are wondering, "Where do I start?" Well, this is often a daunting task and can strike fear into those who are already scared at the thought of getting tattoo removal to begin with. The stress of finding a good tattoo removal studio, especially a good laser tattoo removal studio, can be overwhelming because if you don't find a good studio, then you can be left with a nasty scar, a lot of pain, an incomplete tattoo removal process, and a big ol' hole in your wallet. What adds to this pressure of finding the perfect laser tattoo removal studio is the amount of money that you have to pay for the procedure, out of your own pocket; the majority of insurance companies do not opt to pay for the procedure since it is classified as elective surgery or cosmetic surgery. Well, here are a few tips to help you out with finding the right studio.

1) Do your research. If you do not do your online research then finding the right tattoo removal studio will not end well. Look online and do a search on a search engine of what is a good tattoo removal studio. See what people are saying. Are the links coming up viewed by lots of people? Are there lots of suggestions for that site? One thing to remember is that the top three links are paid advertisements and so they are only up that high on the page because that company big bucks to be there. The links after the top three are more genuine in terms of being liked by people using the internet. Try using reference tools such as the Yellow Pages online or Yelp, these are good since they can be more genuine in what they say since the references and recommendations are generated by users like yourself.

2) Shop around. Don't just settle for the closest tattoo removal studio because it happens to be down the block; look for the best price while having good results and people you can depend on. You do not have to sacrifice the best quality for the best price nor vice versa. You can have good quality and a good price so you should not act too quickly. Of course, you do not want to take years to decide where to get your tattoo removed. This is why you should do your research. Also, you can try calling the places that really pick your interest and see what they say.

3) Visit the studios. One thing you want in a quality tattoo removal studio is that actually keeps their studio clean. You do not want to go into a laser tattoo removal studio, or a place that does other forms of tattoo removal, that doesn't look like they care about sanitation. If the place shows dirt on things like the walls, floors, furniture in the lobby, then how do you think their rooms are where they do the procedure? Or the instruments themselves? If the place uses laser removal, then the tools are not directly touching your skin but it can still be a risky situation.

4) If you are looking for laser tattoo removal, then try looking for a place that uses the R20 procedure. This is a good procedure to want in a removal studio because it shortens the amount of time that you will have to put aside for the tattoo removal procedure. What I mean by this is that normally, getting a tattoo removed takes at anywhere from 6 months to a year, depending on the size of the tattoo, etc; well with the R20 procedure, the amount of months required is much less than other forms of removal. The reason this is the case is due to the fact that the R20 procedure compounds four sessions into one. The only draw to this is that it's more expensive than other laser tattoo removal. Of course, if you think about how the other forms take longer but are cheaper, you come out paying about the same amount for whatever option you choose.

5) Ask to see evidence. When you have your choices of tattoo removal parlors narrowed down to a couple, check with them to see if they have evidence of their good claims. See that they can actually do the removal correctly and effectively. Videos or real session sit-ins are the best though. Ask for referrals too! If you know someone who has gotten the procedure done, especially if it is from the place you are considering, then ask them if they would recommend it.

Do your research, my friends! This is a big deal and so going in blind is not a good idea. There is no shame in asking questions and showing concern for yourself. This can be a great opportunity for your future. As a laser tattoo removal studio in Chicagoland, we can handle any questions you have, even if you do not wish to get your procedure done with us. We do use the R20 procedure and offer free consultations. Give us a call at 630-586-0000

R20 Tattoo Removal technique

There are lots of kinds of tattoo removal and there are equally as many horror stories to accompany them; with older methods of tattoo removal, such as skin grafts, bleach, skin peels, etc, the concept of removing a tattoo has become something to fear and avoid. However, in recent years, tattoo removal has become something that should be something that we can trust as effective and not as much drama.

The R20 tattoo removal is a technique used in laser tattoo removal and it is regarded as one of the safest and the best. You may be asking yourself, "Why is it named 'R20'?" Well, it's simple, really. The "R" in R20 stands for "repeating" as in the fact that the laser repeats impulses on the ink in the tattoo; the 20 part of the name stands for 20 minutes. After each time the laser hits a spot on the skin, it produces a small nitrogen bubble on the skin layer, the nitrogen bubble looks like frost, and it takes 20 minutes for the laser to be able to punch through this frost, hence, 20 minutes.

The main benefit of this tattoo removal method is that it is a lot faster than current laser tattoo removal methods because it is more concentrated; with this method, a black tattoo can be reduced by at least 50 percent in fewer sessions than other laser methods. This is a big plus when you need to get a tattoo removed because you are looking for a new job, a new relationship, or you just regret getting a tattoo back in the day and want it gone ASAP. Other laser methods can take at least six months to remove a tattoo; a quarter-sized black tattoo often takes five sessions and requires six to eight weeks for recovery in-between sessions, and the five sessions is minimum, it could take more with previous methods.

With R20, you will still need about six weeks of recovery in between sessions but the amount of required sessions is drastically reduced, so instead of taking at least six months or even a year, you may only need a few months. The price of R20 procedure is a bit more per session than other methods, around $300 more but as stated earlier, your required sessions is drastically reduced. Your overall price comes to be about the same.

Choosing the Right Tattoo Artist

Getting a tattoo artist is always a process that can make some people feel nervous; you want to make sure that you are picking the right one but you don't always know what to look for or to trust what you see and think about the parlor. Being in the tattoo business, although at the other end of it, I still know how to pick the right tattoo artist and can help you do the same.

First things first, actually go to the tattoo parlor and take a look at things for yourself. Look and see if the place is neat and professional looking. If they keep things clean, as far as you can t ell, that's a good sign; if there's dirt on the floor or walls, then that might not be the place you want to expose your vulnerable skin.

The second thing is to ask the tattoo artist questions. Ask question such as: Is there an autoclave? Are your needles single use? Do the artists wear gloves? What sort of disinfectants do you use? How long have you been in business?

Don't be afraid to ask the questions because if the place is legit, then they won't mind since they should be doing these things anyway and won't have anything to hide.

The third thing to do is check to see if the artist follows the latest safety precautions.

The fourth thing to do is ask people who have gotten tattoos from the place and see how theirs look and ask if they would recommend the parlor.

Getting a Tattoo You Won't Regret

You want to get a tattoo, that's great. You don't know what you want to get, that's not so great. There's a lot of pressure to get a good tattoo and there's a lot of pressure to get a tattoo you can be proud of, that looks good, and won't look stupid years down the road. People may tell you, "Get what you want, it's your body." Yes, it's your body. IT'S YOUR BODY, if you get a tattoo that is below par, you can't just get a new body.

One thing you can do to ensure that you will get a tattoo that you won't regret is to get a tattoo that is on the subtle side and not something that has a bigger personality than you do. While a tattoo of someone's face that covers the entire front of your torso sounds like a good idea, it's a "loud" tattoo. You may want to get something that isn't huge but rather a shoulder size tattoo or something that can be seen but it can't be heard.

Spelling & Grammar. This is a biggie when brainstorming tattoo ideas . I know this aspect has been mentioned in previous blogs but it's something that needs to be repeated and repeated when talking to people about getting a tattoo. A tattoo with a spelling error is just not something that you can recover from. You can't hit backspace and put that missing letter back in there. A common grammatical error for people is "your" and "you're". I once saw a tattoo that said, "Your beautiful".... My beautiful what? My beautiful dog? She's pretty but why is that tattoo'd on your body? No, you meant to say "You're beautiful" and thank you for the sentiment. And spelling errors are just bad news too. I recently saw a tattoo that said, "I love Chicagoo" written in cursive. I don't know what "Chicagoo" is but it sounds gross and the city probably needs to remove it from Lake Michigan before another beach gets closed for the summer. I definitely advise that this person seeks a tattoo removal studio ASAP.

Make sure you know what the tattoo will look like as a tattoo. Sounds redundant, I know, but hear me out. You may have a picture of something that is dear to you and you want to get that image tattoo'd on your body, great. What is not so great is when that image is on your body and looks different than what you intended. Maybe it even looks awkward and now you're looking to sites for tattoo removal process links.

Getting a tattoo is a big deal and it's important to do it right and to be confident of your choice. Have a tattoo that you want removed because of an error discussed above? Contact a Chicago laser tattoo removal studio today!