At Dr. TATTOFF, we try to make laser tattoo removal very affordable and offer access to different payment plans but on certain occasions a particular patient can’t afford treatment. Luckily for them, a few times a year we offer our services for free. Yep, that’s right… patients who can’t afford laser tattoo removal can come to see us on selected days and we’ll treat their tattoo at no charge. We’re very proud of Operation Ink Off! It’s a great feeling to help people in need. To watch a video of the first Operation Ink Off please CLICK HERE.

The above is also posted on Dr. Will Kirby’s laser tattoo removal blog.

Most patients want their entire tattoo removed but some only want a small area to disappear. As an example, at Dr. TATTOFF we had a patient who had a piece of art that contained the name of his ex-girlfriend. He just wanted the name removed, not the whole tattoo. An experienced laser operator can be very detailed and precise in their laser tattoo removal treatment. Fairly often, a tattoo artist will bring a client to Dr. TATTOFF and show us exactly what small portion of a tattoo they want removed so that it can later be corrected with new ink.

The above is also posted on Dr. Will Kirby’s laser tattoo removal blog.

On average the skin cell cycle is 35 to 57 days. As a result, you would need at the minimum 35 days between the time of getting a tattoo and getting it removed. That said, most dermatologists note that 35 days refers to healthy normal skin, not tattooed skin. Needless to say, industry professionals feel that at least six weeks is needed before you can start getting a tattoo removed. This six week period is also the recommended the amount of time needed between laser tattoo removal treatments at Dr. TATTOFF. Treating ink too early or too frequently only raises the risk of adverse side effects and doesn’t help remove a tattoo any faster. 

The above is also posted on Dr. Will Kirby’s laser tattoo removal blog.

A 2004 study estimated about a quarter of Americans had at least one tattoo, and among folks born between 1975 and 1986 the figure was 36 percent. One expert projects that eventually 40 percent of U.S. human bodies will sport at least one instance of epidermal art. Research suggests only 20 percent are dissatisfied with their markings, and just 6 percent actually seek to get them removed!

The above is also posted on Dr. Will Kirby’s laser tattoo removal blog.