Lemon juice works, but salt can also dissolve the pigment (a process called decalcification). You can use either if you don’t want to bleach the skin and/or if the skin gets too red before it’s dry (see “Do I have a full-on tattoo?). Can I use nail polish remover on my tattoo? Yes! If in […]
(a question I’ve been asked before) Some people have had tattoo removal do some harm and sometimes the results are worse than that. The best thing to do is to see a dermatologist about the benefits and risks of tattoo removal and follow the information with care. If you are planning to have surgery, you […]
Most people think they can just remove any skin mark. But it may be hard to remove a tattoo. It might be an important reminder that you’ve got one or it might just be something that makes you feel uncomfortable. It’s up to you to decide which of these issues will cause you to change […]
No. Tattoos tend to develop over a lifetime. The natural reaction to any kind of scar is to cover the area up as best you can, in the hope that this will heal over time. What causes scarring? This is another common misconception: Tattoos heal scar tissue. If we think about it closely, scar tissue […]
Tattoos do not create cancer or cancer cells in general. However, some people are more susceptible to developing cancer as a result of having tattoos on the body. People with certain hereditary types of cancer and certain types of hormonal changes are more likely to develop skin cancer in addition to other skin problems. Tattoos […]
How long will the tattoo be removed? Please note: Laser tattoo removal cannot be performed if your tattoos are covered with any substance other than ink. Where should I go? There are several Laser Tattoo Removal clinics located in the Washington, DC area. Please be aware that not all clinics offer laser tattoo removal, so […]
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It’s probably going to take you an hour to remove a black tattoo. Your first session is the only one you need to do. You will need to apply the treatment at least every other day, if you’re tattooed daily, until the skin is healed. Can I remove black skin tattoos at the doctor’s office? […]
The answer to this question depends on your body surface area. Laser tattoo removal of facial area can be successful with most people, as you can usually see the scars without any damage to your skin and there are no scarring areas. The main problem with laser tattoo removal is that for cosmetic reasons, hair […]
(No.) There’s no doubt that hydrogen peroxide gives tattoos a lovely, fresh look. As I explain on the site, hydrogen peroxide makes a great, quick-and-free bleach and will do the job with a few drops in the water. You can use any of the non-toxic cleaning agents that can be found on the shelves of […]