The Benefits of Getting Laser Tattoo Removal

Erase Tattoo Removal Studio, Oak Brook, IL

Those that are living with tattoo regret can attest to the pains of having something permanent that they wish they could erase. For many these are nagging reminders of past relationships or wild youthful times, but for some they can be mistakes that cost them jobs, relationships and cause friction in their family.

Deciding between tattoo removal and living with tattoo regret can be hard so we decided to weigh the factors and see how someone can really bring value to removing their unwanted tattoo.

The top request we get at our Oak Brook, IL tattoo removal studio is for name removal. It is not uncommon for people to make a romantic gesture and end up living with a mistake for many years after the romance is gone. This mistake can have a negative effect on their relationships and even causing them to experience social anxiety and depression. 

Often people feel that the only way they can completely move forward with their lives after a situation like this is by removing their tattoo for good. This process can bring relief and hope to those getting over their relationship or having problems with a new partner who doesn’t appreciate the old tattoo. We have seen clients who were relieved to the point of tears and thrilled that they made the choice to remove their old tattoo after living with years of regret. The value in those tears is not measurable.

Another top reason people remove their unwanted tattoo is for career or professional reasons. A large group of people who come into ERASE studio got their first tattoo in their teens or during their twenties. At the point they decide to get the tattoo people made uninhibited choices and tend to be more carefree. As people mature and begin to focus more on career or family life, they also may start to feel like their tattoo is not fitting their current lifestyle or position in life. 

While tattoos have begun to become something that is more mainstream there are still a growing number of professional environments that do not appreciate them as much as modern culture. 

Tattoo removal studios like ERASE see clients daily that have moved past their youthful tattoos and would like to remove them for good, so they can move forward with their lives and careers. While some places may not hire people with visible tattoos, other times people can be held back from promotions and other situations where they or their career would benefit and not even know it. This is a huge reason why people choose laser tattoo removal and invest into their personal future. One of the biggest benefits to removing a visible tattoo is that you know you will never be limited by or discriminated against for this tattoo in the future.  

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All About The Cover Up Tattoo

There are many people living with tattoo regret. Some of these people (maybe even you) are considering a cover up tattoo.  Cover up tattoos can help relieve the immediate tattoo regret a person is experiencing but there is still a lot to consideration to be done before going back into the tattoo shop.

The saying “ #ThinkBeforeYouInk " applies to cover up tattoos even more because even laser tattoo removal may not be able to remove that cover up tattoo. At this point you may be realizing that this saying is true and trying to find out information about cover up tattoos and the importance of having a professional tattoo artist for your next tattoo. 

While it may seem that a cover up tattoo may be an easy solution, there is much more to it, and it is important to get all the information before the cover up tattoo. Why you may ask? Well, because once you get that cover up tattoo there is no removing it. In fact it will be almost impossible to remove a cover up tattoo with laser removal. The only option to remove a cover up is a surgical procedure and with that comes all of the discomforts and all of the costs related to surgery.

If you are considering a cover up you already understand what we mean when we talk about tattoo regret. There is nothing worse than getting a tattoo over one that is regrettable, with yet another regrettable tattoo that can't be removed. 

To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, thoroughly weigh your options and intentions. If you are not planning to go tattoo free for work or career purposes than a cover up may be a good option. If you do feel that you will need to possible hide your tattoo for work or that it will keep you from perusing a career or increased income in the future, than laser tattoo removal may be worth considering. There are many people who fall for the myths around tattoo removal procedures, but with technological advancement in recent years, laser tattoo removal has become more effective and efficient than ever before. The procedures are getting shorter and lasers are designed to limit pain, scarring while providing great results. 

For those that are truly committed to getting a cover up tattoo it is important to realize that just like with all tattoo art, there is no guarantee that what you invision will become the tattoo you get to cover the old one. 

In fact cover up tattoo’s can be even harder for artists and most professional studios will warn people of the difficulty regarding cover up tattoos and limit their expectations. 

It is important to do your research and get several professional tattoo artists to look at the tattoo you have and what your chosen cover up tattoo will be.  They can give you a consult on how and what it would take to cover the old ink and what other options you may have.

When your consulting with a professional tattoo artist about your cover up tattoo ask them if a better result for the cover up would involve some laser tattoo removal. Getting some of the old ink removed can make your new cover up tattoo even better & make it easier for the tattoo artist to make your vision come to life.

If your chosen tattoo artist think that you would benefit from tattoo removal before your cover up then you can move forward and request a consult from several of your local tattoo removal studios. You may wonder why you would need to compare and not want to spend the time to this.

Just like at our tattoo removal studio in Oak Brook, IL, there are many that can do online consultations, which save time and energy for clients. Simply email a photo of your tattoo with size and color information and the studio will be able to give you a quote.

It is important to find out a few things before you go under the laser to remove your tattoo.  Make sure the tattoo removal studio has Doctors performing the laser tattoo removal procedure and information about the staff; including experience and education. Learn about the type or types of lasers that will be used for your treatment and make sure to learn pre and post laser removal procedures; like skin care, immune system support and treatment plans. This is all key in making sure you get the best result possible. Proper care and good health can help the body remove the ink from your skin and get you that new cover up tattoo that you have been dreaming of.

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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?

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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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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