At Dr. TATTOFF, we’re seeing more patients seeking laser tattoo removal who are participants in the armed forces or interested in joining. It seems that the military is becoming more strict in what type of tattoos they allow. According to Jennifer L. Bean of The News-Sentinel,  ”Although getting a tattoo in the military was once almost a rite of passage, the armed forces now have new rules. For example, Marines cannot have tattoos on their head or neck or sleeve tattoos, which are large tattoos or groups of tattoos on the lower arm. Tattoos on the upper arm or the leg that are visible when wearing military-issued T-shirts and shorts are also prohibited. Military personnel already in the service and who have tattoos in those locations can keep them if they have documentation the tattoo existed before April 1, 2007. Army regulations prohibit tattoos on the head or face, except for permanent makeup such as eyebrows or fill-in lip color. Two years ago, the Army began allowing tattoos on the backs of hands and necks. Navy regulations are less restrictive, stating a tattoo that is “obscene, sexually explicit or advocates discrimination of any sort is prohibited.” Otherwise, it considers content, size and location of tattoos on a case-by-case basis.”

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

One of the reasons that the cost of laser tattoo removal has gone down in the last few years is because there are more places now offering this service. That said when a new clinic offers a really low price they may have little experience, old equipment, or even a laser that’s not indicated to treat ink! On the flip side, when a facility has really high prices you may just be paying for the doctor’s time and there’s no guarantee that they are any better than fly-by-night medspas. Ultimately, just like any purchase in life, you should research the laser tattoo removal clinic and see what kind of reputation they have in the community. At Dr. TATTOFF we pride ourselves on both the quality of our services and our affordable pricing. To get an accurate estimate of the cost of laser tattoo removal, click here. 

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

The earliest description of tattoo removal is from a Greek inscription at the sanctuary of Asclepius of Epidaurus (400 BC) which tells of Pandarus, who had tattoos removed from his forehead with the help of the gods! 

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

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

One of the most common questions asked is, “how does laser tattoo removal work?” Well, it’s a relatively complex process called selective photothermolysis. When I teach laser tattoo removal to nurses, interns, residents, and other physicians I go into specific detail, but most patients want to keep the explanation simple. I usually have them watch this video about laser tattoo removal, hosted by our own Dr. TATTOFF.