Top Reasons You May Be Thinking About Removing That Tattoo

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For those living with tattoo regret, reasons for their emotion can be mixed and varied depending on the situation. Everyone has his or her own reasons to want a tattoo removed. At Erase Tattoo Removal Studio we see many different people, from all backgrounds, with different stories all share one common emotion: regret.

The most common characteristic of people dealing with regret are the ones who go their tattoos early in life. They made impulsive decisions, and as they matured, found this decision was one that they could not live with for the rest of their lives.

So what are the top reasons or situations when it’s a good idea to remove an old tattoo? Here they are:

Bad Tattoo

You know the one. The tattoo that looks awful and was done by someone that was lacking proper equipment, experience or design skills. Those tattoos are often the ones that people start to regret right after they get inked.

Misspelled Tattoo

 These tattoos are also at the top of “ I need to have this removed” list. The only thing worse than a bad tattoo is one that is misspelled. This can become a subject of ridicule and embarrassment leading the person with the tattoo to face anxiety and many uncomfortable social situations. 

Names of Past Partners

Removing a tattoo after a relationship ends is more common than you may realize. In fact, it is one of the most common reasons that people get laser tattoo removal to remove an old tattoo. When the romance fades and the relationship ends people obviously start thinking about removing the “name” tattoo. When new relationships begin, one good way to kill any new romance is the discussion of a name tattooed on you from a past relationship.

Lack of Work

While the economy has greatly improved and tattoos are more accepted in society, there is still a stigma behind them. Face and neck tattoos are ones that people regret the most because it is impossible to hide or disregard when looking for work. People will discriminate and make decisions on your employment based on your tattoo, and not your education, experience or passion. Some fields are more likely to hire people with tattoos, but often people changing careers or looking for work that is long term consider tattoo removal as an investment into their future.

Family Life

Once someone is ready to start a family they may begin feeling pressure to conform or change their lifestyle. This could involve tattoo removal. From PTA meetings to parent teacher conferences there will be moments where once again, people will judge your tattoos and not you as a person. Parents often decide to ditch the ink and avoid having the conversation where they explain their tattoo or the meaning behind their tattoo to their little ones. Often the ones that are the most likely to be removed are those tattoos that we inked during teens and early twenties and have little to no meaning behind them or the ones that the parents simply cant explain.

There are many reasons to remove an unwanted tattoo. Thankfully we currently have the laser technology and medical expertise to remove tattoos safely. For many years people struggled with these problems and went to extreme and often painful measures to do so with little to no successes at all.

These days, having your tattoo removed is just as simple as a click of a mouse. Tattoo removal studios like in ERASE; often have online consultations and pricing available at the touch of your hand. Research your local area studios and find one that has a doctor and experienced staff to make sure that you don't end up with scars worse than the original tattoo. 

 If you are one experiencing tattoo regret for any of the reasons above there is no better time to get your tattoo removed than now. Don’t waste anther year struggling with tattoo regret and make 2015 the year you live without regret.

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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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Illinois Now Offers Victims Of Trafficking Relief Through Tattoo Removal

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Illinois and New Hampshire are two states that are enacting laws to help provide relief to human trafficking victims. Chicago is a major hub for human trafficking in the US. Chicago is the main location for illegal trafficking because of the proximity to two major airports as well as its central location in the United States. Victims are often flown in and then moved outside of the area via car, bus or train. The large population and centralized location offers traffickers many options to conceal their illegal activity as well as routes to traffic people to multiple nearby cities and states. 

Human trafficking is a federal crime and state legislators and Attorney Generals office's have decided to do something about the problem, as well as offer more support to victims caught in this situation. One ways the state of Illinois is offering help to these victims is by compensating the cost of laser tattoo removal and offering victims a way to move forward with their lives, free of the tattoos that their trafficker placed on their body. 

 Illinois currently has a Crime Victims Compensation Law, which specifies trafficking victims can be compensated for their laser tattoo removal through an outreach program. The law works with the Crime Victims Compensation fund,  run by the office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan. The goal is to help provide service and support to crime victims in Illinois and Chicagoland area by providing compensation, therapy services, and advocacy during legal procedures.

The Crime Victims Compensation Law covers “pecuniary loss” caused by the crimes which includes laser tattoo removal in any studio in the state. The website states that the Fund  “provides direct financial 
assistance to innocent victims of violent crime to reimburse out-of-pocket expenses related to the crime.”

Laser tattoo removal is covered and victims will be compensated for 100% of the cost of tattoo removal once the claim is submitted to the State Attorney office. The process to initialize the compensation is to fill out a form on the Attorney Generals website www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/victims/. You can also call 1-800-228-3368 for more information on Tattoo Removal Compensation.

For many victims it may be difficult to discuss the crime committed against them and because of this they may be hesitant to seek out consultations. Our online consult system offers people a private and discreet way to consult the Tattoo Removal Studio without having to go into the studio or go into any explanations about the history of their tattoo. Simple and easy, we can offer guidance, pricing and overall cost information for those looking to have their tattoo removed. If you or someone you know is looking to remove a tattoo related to a crime, feel free to contact us on our website and we will offer you all the information for your consult in a discreet way. 

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The direct Email for question on these services and the process can be sent to: crimesvictimsservies@atg.state.IL.US 

How To Care For Your Skin In Winter Months

Removing a tattoo is a big decision, and we’re here to help make the process as comfortable and easy as we can.

The cold weather is coming and it will be affecting your immune systems and skin. Since the tattoo removal process is stretched out, some people may be getting their tattoo removed during the cold season. When it comes to tattoo removal, it is very important to keep up on healthy habits. Being proactive about your health and skin will ensure the best outcome.

The immune system is the key to removing your unwanted ink. The lasers break up the ink and the body does the rest of the work. If the your immune system and skin system is not healthy and strong, you will inhibit its ability to the job.

We encourage all of our clients to be proactive with their skin care during and post treatment. By doing these simple things, they are going to get the best results from their laser tattoo removal and have an overall better tattoo removal experience.

Winter skin care routines should change slightly from summer time. Just as in summer months, it is encouraged to apply skin protection from the sun. Protecting your skin from UV rays is important during tattoo removal and should be at least 25 SPF or more. Ample moisture is important as well. Skin dries during the cold months and there are a several things people can do to help their skin stay moisturized. Adding a humidifier to the house, applying lotions and staying hydrated are some examples. For those removing tattoos, lotion should always be approved by the doctor at your tattoo removal studio of choice.  On top of drinking plenty of fluid, extra tea's like Green Tea or Chamomile tea can be added. Both have been proven to help increase immunity and good health.  People can also increase foods with high water content. Examples of this can be fruits and veggies like melons, berries and lettuce.

To insure the immune system is being supported additional supplements of Vit. C, E and D can be used during winter months. People interested in adding supplemental support to their diet should consult their physician.  The lack of sun during winter and shorter hours decreases the amount of Vitamin D in our bodies. Vitamin C can help boost the overall immune system and the Vitamin E supports healthy skin.   Some may also want to add live probiotic supplements or increase the amount of foods with live active cultures like yogurt. These are great for your overall health and act in supporting the digestive & immune systems.

The basic daily habits of people going through laser tattoo removal should not be overlooked; getting lots of sleep and exercising is important in the winter time as we decrease the amount of outdoor actives we participate in. Last but not least, smoking and drinking alcohol can decrease your immunity in huge ways, so avoiding these things is a good idea. They will not only make your skin healthier or support the body as it removes the ink throughout your treatments.

Ultimately being proactive about your skin care and health will lead to better results from your laser tattoo removal treatments and who doesn't want that?

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The History Behind Tattoo Removal

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Tattoos have been gracing the bodies of humans for over five thousand of years. For almost as long people have tried to remove them. With advancement in laser technology it easier than ever before to remove tattoos. 

While the results vary from person to person and no laser removal is 100% guaranteed, the latest advancements have created processes in reducing pain and damage to the skin. Our clients at ERASE  have reported great stories after treatment with the Asclepion TattooStar Effect Laser featured in the photo above. This amazing laser has advanced technology that allows us to remove tattoo's more efficiently and more effectively for our clients.

Tattoo history is extensive and have been found in many cultures around the world going as far back as 300 BC. Some of evidence includes a discovery in Eurasian near the Alps on "Otzi the Iceman". Other ethnic groups including those of German and Celtic origins had tattoos as far as 2nd millennium BC.


Tattoo removal has always been something people around the world have attempted to do but not until now have they been truly successful at doing so. In the past people tried often-extreme processes to remove unwanted tattoos. This included dermabrasion, TCA, which removes the top layer of skin through the use of chemical acid, and lastly Sal abrasion, which is the process of removing the top layer of skin with salt. All of these past tattoo removal processes were extremely painful and did not create enough results for many people to continue.

Often people who had tattoo regret or bad tattoos were forced to live with them for the rest of their lives. With this came home remedies and creams that some still try to use to this day. The most popular of those included a mixture of garlic, lime and wine and some even attempted to remove tattoos with pigeon excrement. Again, these did not truly remove the tattoo. Home remedies, cremes and balms can not go deep enough into the skin to break up the ink particles of the tattoo and often misrepresent results. There are now many products which claim to remove tattoos but unfortunately there is only one medical lotion that is FDA approved. This cream needs to be prescribed by a doctor and is not often recommend.

In the 90's the Q-switched laser began introducing people to professional laser tattoo removal. From then on the technology only kept advancing and improving results of laser treatments.
The treatment amounts and length of sessions continues to get shorter. This allows people to experience less pain and get faster results. While technology has advanced it is important to mention a major reason in success of tattoo removal is not only based on the laser but also the person. Good overall health and immune system is critical in successful tattoo removal.

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