The most common side effects associated with laser tattoo removal include swelling and discomfort. These occur fairly frequently but are easily alleviated with rest, ice and elevation. Blistering is another side effect that can occur as well. Occasionally we observe discoloration (both lightening and darkening of the skin) but in most cases this is temporary and may be assisted with a bleaching cream. Very, very rarely laser tattoo removal patients will have tissue texture changes or scarring. In the vast majority of patients laser tattoo removal is well tolerated with minimal, temporary side effects. 

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

To watch a TMZ video of Blake Lewis from American Idol getting laser tattoo removal at a Dr. TATTOFF clinic, click here. For more laser tattoo removal videos, click here.

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

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.