Sunday, May 17, 2009
Sharing Some Tattoo Facts
Did you know?...
That... Tattooing has been used as a way of smuggling secret messages across enemy lines in times of war.
The 5th century BC Greek historian, Herodotus, records how Histiaeus of Miletus, who was being held against his will by King Darius of Susa, sent a tattooed secret message to his son-in-law, Aristagoras. Histiaeus shaved the hair of his slave and tattooed the message on to the man's head. The slave was told that the procedure would cure his failing eyesight. When the slave's hair had grown back sufficiently to hide the tattoo, he was sent to Aristagoras, who shaved his head and read the hidden message. The message instructed Aristagoras to begin a rebellion.
That... The world's most tattooed person is Tom Leppard from the Isle of Skye, Scotland, who has 99.9 per cent of his body covered with a leopard-skin design.
Guinness World Records states that the only parts of Tom's body that remain untattooed are the skin between his toes and the insides of his ears.
The claim to be the world's most tattooed woman is shared between Canadian Krystyne Kolorful and American Julia Gnuse. Both have 95 per cent of their bodies tattooed. Julia began to tattoo her body in order to disguise the effects of porphyria, a disease which can leave skin permanently scarred.
That... Tomika Te Mutu, a chief of the Ngai te rangi tribeIn the late-18th and early-19th centuries collecting tattooed Maori heads became so popular in Europe that many Maoris were murdered to supply the trade.
The Maori people in New Zealand tattooed their heads (moko) and buttocks by chiselling a design into the skin and rubbing ink into it. If one of their chiefs died, they would remove and preserve the tattooed head, keeping it as a treasured possession.
Europeans considered these heads to be curiosities and before long a trade sprang up, with the Maori exchanging heads for firearms. Soon the Maori began to trade the heads of their enemies killed in battle, but when demand started to exceed supply, men began to be murdered in cold blood for their tattoos.
In some cases, slaves were tattooed so that their heads could be cut off and sold. In 1831 Governor Darling of New South Wales took steps to outlaw the practice.
That... Otzi, the iceman In October 1991, the 5000 year-old frozen body of a Bronze Age hunter was found between Austria and Italy. His body bore several tattoos.
The body, nicknamed Özti, the iceman, was found in a glacier and was so well preserved that scientists were able to make out a number of tattoos. These included a cross on the inside of the left knee, six straight lines 15 cm above the kidneys and a series of parallel lines on the ankles.
Close-up of the tattoos on OztiClose-up of the tattoos on Ozti. The position of the tattoos has caused some to speculate that the man had his body marked for therapeutic reasons, because many of the marks correspond to the position of acupuncture points.
That... Sailors with Tattoos
A pig tattooed on one foot and a rooster on the other were said to protect a seaman from drowning. Neither animal can swim and it was thought they would help get the sailor swiftly to shore if he fell into the water.
Other popular tattoos amongst sailors are also attributed with particular meanings:
* a full-rigged ship shows the seaman has sailed round Cape Horn
* an anchor indicates he has sailed the Atlantic Ocean
* a dragon denotes that the bearer has served on a China station
* a shellback turtle shows the sailor has crossed the equator
* 'Hold' tattooed on the knuckles of one hand and 'fast' on the other were said to allow the bearer to grip the rigging better.
That... Landing at Mallicolo (Malekula), one of the New Hebrides. William Hodges c. 1776
The word 'tattoo' is derived from the Tahitian word 'tatau', meaning to mark.
The word 'tattaw' was first used in the published account of Captain Cook's first voyage, which appeared in 1769. It has been suggested that 'tatau' is an onomatopoeic word. 'Tat' refers to tapping the tattooing instrument into the skin; 'au' to the cry of pain from the person being tattooed.
That... Urine was sometimes used to mix the colouring matter of early tattoos.
Early colouring materials for tattoos included soot or ink for blue-black and brick dust for reds. To work, these needed to be bound together by a mixing agent. Often the tattooist used his own spittle to mix the colour but occasionally urine was used instead. Until 1891, when the first electric tattooing machine was patented by Tom Riley, all colours were applied by hand. Early tattooing tools were rather like pen holders with a number of needles set into them.
That... The tattooing machine is based on the design of the doorbell.
The quick poking action of a tattooing machine, which injects the ink into the skin, is driven by an electric circuit very similar to that which operates the household doorbell. Modern tattoo artists work with a number of tattooing machines, each reserved to inject a different colour. The number of needles set in the machine and their fineness depends on what the machine is being used for. Finer needles are used for outlines, while coarser needles are used for filling in or for shading.
In prison, where tattooing machines are banned, inmates have been known to make their own makeshift tattooing machines using guitar strings and the motor from a tape deck.
That... A Night Dance by Men, in Hapaee by John Webber Tahitians believed that the process of tattooing the body served to contain its sacred power.
The Polynesian view of the body differed from that of the Europeans. Polynesians believed that there were two worlds: the world of light and ordinary life (ao) and the world of darkness and gods (po). Humans came from po at birth and returned there at death. This gave the body a potentially dangerous primal power, which would overcome the present world if it was not contained. A number of rites from infancy onwards were designed to restrain this power by lessening the body's sacredness.
In Tahiti, these rites culminated in the act of tattooing the body around the time of puberty in order to 'seal off' its power.
That... Removing a tattoo can cost up to three times more than the design itself.
Tattoos last forever and sometimes a tattoo can become an embarrassment in later life. Because tattoos lie in the deep layer of skin known as the dermis, they are very difficult to remove. Early forms of tattoo removal included the injection or application of wine, lime, garlic or pigeon excrement.
Unsurprisingly, none of these methods was effective. Later removal techniques include dermabrasion, when the skin is effectively 'sanded down', and excision, in which the tattoo is surgically removed. Both methods result in scarring.
In the late 1980s laser surgery became popular for tattoo removal. However, the treatment is not cheap and can cost thousands of pounds, depending on the tattoo's size, type and location.
That... Sharing the Pain, In the Pacific island of Samoa a chief would pay for his son and other lower-ranking males to be tattooed in the same ceremony.
The tattooing ceremony was considered so important in Samoa that houses were erected specially for the event. Lavish feasts were prepared and entertainments laid on for those attending. Although the ceremony revolved around the tattooing of the chief's son, his lower-status contemporaries were also tattooed at the chief's expense. These youths supported the chief's son and shared his pain. By subjecting himself to the painful process of tattooing, the chief's son was demonstrating his bravery at the same time as showing his respect for his elders by submitting to their will.
That... The Chief at Sta Christina by William Hodges, 1776 The severity of pain experienced when being tattooed depends on the location of the tattoo. The most painful areas are those where the skin is very close to the bone, such as the ankles, elbows and knees. It is less painful to be tattooed on more fleshy areas such as the chest or upper arms. Pain was an important part of tattooing for Polynesian societies.
In Tahiti, the chief's son was watched closely as he was tattooed for signs of pain. In Samoa, it was often said that tattooing was the equivalent for men of the great pain a woman endured when giving birth.
That... Samoan tattoo artists used combs to apply their designs.
On the Pacific island of Samoa, tattooist carried out their art by dipping the pointed teeth of combs into ink and placing them on the surface of the skin. The comb was then tapped so that the teeth punctured the skin, inserting the ink. Both men and women had their bodies tattooed and elaborate designs could take several months to complete. In Samoan tradition, tattoos were restricted to the lower part of the body.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Permanent Eyebrow Tattoo
As we get older, our brows drop a bit and if the tattooing is not in the right place, you will look awfully funny with the tattooing a couple of millimeters above your true brows. If you are certain this is what you want, I recommend using an eyebrow pencil and mascara and stay away from tattoos.
It is important to realize that eyebrow tattooing has many other kinds of practical applications, particularly for people who are suffering from certain diseases. For instance, eyebrows do not alw
Eyebrow Tattoo
ays grow back after chemotherapy. People who suffer from multiple sclerosis or other diseases that cause shaky hands simply may not be able to apply makeup very well. Permanent cosmetic eyebrow tattoos might also be a solution for individuals who are blind or have vision problems (such as cataracts) and have no way of assessing how they look.
What to Expect from Cosmetic Eyebrow Tattooing
Cosmetic eyebrow tattoos are also a Godsend for women suffering from alopecia (a condition that causes hair loss). If you are allergic to makeup, tattoos can also allow you to enhance your appearance without suffering a physical reaction. However, desire to look beautiful when you wake up in the morning may be a good enough reason to desire cosmetic tattooing. It spares women the trouble of "putting on their eyebrows" in the morning.
Cosmetic Eyebrow Tattoo Procedure
The application of permanent eyebrows is done the same way as regular tattooing. A tattoo gun, which automatically dispenses biocompatible inks to the area to be tattooed, is used for the procedure. The inks, which are delivered below the skin, are made of iron oxide or titanium dioxide pigments. If the work is very painstaking, the professional applying your new eyebrows might apply the pigment manually with a hand-held needle. Hand-held needles allow for particularly fine tattooing.
There is some debate about which method is better, manual or electric, for delivering pigment beneath the skin. Although the tattoo gun is faster, it does seem to be more painful for some individuals. I also advice the use of some numbing cream in the market right now that can minimize the pain. Manual tattooing also causes less bruising, swelling, and bleeding. Also if you want very thin eyebrows, or particularly delicate tattoo work, manual tattooing with needles might be a better choice.
Before you have your eyebrows tattooed, you do need to have an initial consultation with the professional applying the procedure. If you have a prolapsed mitral heart valve, you may need to take antibiotics beforehand to prevent a bacterial infection in your heart. You may also be asked to eliminate the use of aspirin and nicotine before the operation to minimize the chance of swelling or bleeding. The only real risk of the surgery is an allergic reaction to the pigments.
Who Makes an Ideal Candidate for Cosmetic Eyebrow Surgery?
Almost everyone is a good candidate for eyebrow tattooing except for individuals who have Herpes Simplex. The operation could trigger an outbreak of sores that could leave unpleasant scarring on the treated area. If you take anticoagulants or immunosuppressive drugs or have an acute illness, do not undergo permanent cosmetic procedures.
If you are not very tolerant to pain, the cosmetician or doctor may apply a topical anesthetic to the area before the eyebrow tattooing is begun. The longest part of the procedure for most is waiting for the area to be numb. The actual tattooing of the eyebrow takes less time, especially if the cosmetician or doctor is using some kind of stencil or outline to guide their work. In general, tattooing with a gun takes less time than more elaborate handwork. However, handwork can provide a better-looking result.
After-Effects of Cosmetic Eyebrow Tattoo
An eyebrow tattoo expert will tattoo individual lines to represent individual hairs to give a more natural-looking tattooed eyebrow result. Unfortunately, some tattoo "artists" will apply eyebrows as a solid block of color. Because the face is so exposed to scrutiny by others, solid color blocks are not an appropriate method of tattooing eyebrows. Solid tattoo eyebrows look rather artificial. If you are considering eyebrow tattooing, ask the tattoo artist to show you some pictures of their prior eyebrow work. Make sure you like what you see before having your eyebrows tattooed. If the results of a tattoo are not good, it is quite difficult to correct them.
Because of the eyebrow location, close to the eye, eyebrow tattoo procedures need to be delicate. After the procedure, you can expect some bruising or swelling that can last for a week but in general lasts no longer than 3 days. Swelling is reduced through the use of ice packs.
After your permanent eyebrows are applied, you will also be discouraged from using products that contain alpha-hydroxy acid as they can partially remove or dissolve the tattoo. Although most pigments are considered to be permanent they might fade over time. Light of all kinds, but especially sunlight, can play a role in lightening the color of your tattooed eyebrows. Women with vitiligo who choose permanent makeup also must limit their time in the sun.
Medical Solution For Hair Loss
Hair transplants are a very real options. It requires the removal of hair similar to the thickness, texture, color and length on other parts of the body and surgically implanting them into the balding area of the scalp.
The transplant may tale approximately 3 to 6 months to fully grow out and blend in with the rest of the brow. However, be sure you have someone who is very skilled in this procedure. A foot long hair growing out of your brow is just wrong! It is minor surface surgery and supposedly it is one of the safest surgical procedures ever performed.
Search on Google for more information on eyebrow transplantation, eyebrow restoration surgery, etc. and see what you come up with. I can't say I haven't thought about it and often wonder if nose hair would be a good match?? Just make sure they don't take hair from the back of your head or pubic hair, I mean really do you want to trim those things all the time?? I'd rather have toe hair than pubic hair on my face. At least female toe hair isn't long and curly like a man's. toe. I personally think nose hair is comparable, and the most viable for a transfer.
Top Reasons of Eyebrow loss
Here are a few causes of eyebrow loss. They are listed alphabetically. If the below does not apply from you, this doesn't mean there is no reason. Please discuss this issue with your Primary Care Physician to be sure your eyebrow loss does not stem from something more serious.
*
Alopecia Areata
*
Androgenic Alopecia
*
Anesthesia
*
Antibiotics or other medication
*
Autoimmune Disorders
*
Chemotherapy
*
Eczema
*
Fungal Infections
*
Hormone Imbalances
*
Lupus Erythematosus
*
Over Plucking!!
*
Parasites
*
Psoriasis
*
Seborrhea
*
Scleroderma
*
Thyroid Problems
It is important to realize that eyebrow tattooing has many other kinds of practical applications, particularly for people who are suffering from certain diseases. For instance, eyebrows do not alw
Eyebrow Tattoo
ays grow back after chemotherapy. People who suffer from multiple sclerosis or other diseases that cause shaky hands simply may not be able to apply makeup very well. Permanent cosmetic eyebrow tattoos might also be a solution for individuals who are blind or have vision problems (such as cataracts) and have no way of assessing how they look.
What to Expect from Cosmetic Eyebrow Tattooing
Cosmetic eyebrow tattoos are also a Godsend for women suffering from alopecia (a condition that causes hair loss). If you are allergic to makeup, tattoos can also allow you to enhance your appearance without suffering a physical reaction. However, desire to look beautiful when you wake up in the morning may be a good enough reason to desire cosmetic tattooing. It spares women the trouble of "putting on their eyebrows" in the morning.
Cosmetic Eyebrow Tattoo Procedure
The application of permanent eyebrows is done the same way as regular tattooing. A tattoo gun, which automatically dispenses biocompatible inks to the area to be tattooed, is used for the procedure. The inks, which are delivered below the skin, are made of iron oxide or titanium dioxide pigments. If the work is very painstaking, the professional applying your new eyebrows might apply the pigment manually with a hand-held needle. Hand-held needles allow for particularly fine tattooing.
There is some debate about which method is better, manual or electric, for delivering pigment beneath the skin. Although the tattoo gun is faster, it does seem to be more painful for some individuals. I also advice the use of some numbing cream in the market right now that can minimize the pain. Manual tattooing also causes less bruising, swelling, and bleeding. Also if you want very thin eyebrows, or particularly delicate tattoo work, manual tattooing with needles might be a better choice.
Before you have your eyebrows tattooed, you do need to have an initial consultation with the professional applying the procedure. If you have a prolapsed mitral heart valve, you may need to take antibiotics beforehand to prevent a bacterial infection in your heart. You may also be asked to eliminate the use of aspirin and nicotine before the operation to minimize the chance of swelling or bleeding. The only real risk of the surgery is an allergic reaction to the pigments.
Who Makes an Ideal Candidate for Cosmetic Eyebrow Surgery?
Almost everyone is a good candidate for eyebrow tattooing except for individuals who have Herpes Simplex. The operation could trigger an outbreak of sores that could leave unpleasant scarring on the treated area. If you take anticoagulants or immunosuppressive drugs or have an acute illness, do not undergo permanent cosmetic procedures.
If you are not very tolerant to pain, the cosmetician or doctor may apply a topical anesthetic to the area before the eyebrow tattooing is begun. The longest part of the procedure for most is waiting for the area to be numb. The actual tattooing of the eyebrow takes less time, especially if the cosmetician or doctor is using some kind of stencil or outline to guide their work. In general, tattooing with a gun takes less time than more elaborate handwork. However, handwork can provide a better-looking result.
After-Effects of Cosmetic Eyebrow Tattoo
An eyebrow tattoo expert will tattoo individual lines to represent individual hairs to give a more natural-looking tattooed eyebrow result. Unfortunately, some tattoo "artists" will apply eyebrows as a solid block of color. Because the face is so exposed to scrutiny by others, solid color blocks are not an appropriate method of tattooing eyebrows. Solid tattoo eyebrows look rather artificial. If you are considering eyebrow tattooing, ask the tattoo artist to show you some pictures of their prior eyebrow work. Make sure you like what you see before having your eyebrows tattooed. If the results of a tattoo are not good, it is quite difficult to correct them.
Because of the eyebrow location, close to the eye, eyebrow tattoo procedures need to be delicate. After the procedure, you can expect some bruising or swelling that can last for a week but in general lasts no longer than 3 days. Swelling is reduced through the use of ice packs.
After your permanent eyebrows are applied, you will also be discouraged from using products that contain alpha-hydroxy acid as they can partially remove or dissolve the tattoo. Although most pigments are considered to be permanent they might fade over time. Light of all kinds, but especially sunlight, can play a role in lightening the color of your tattooed eyebrows. Women with vitiligo who choose permanent makeup also must limit their time in the sun.
Medical Solution For Hair Loss
Hair transplants are a very real options. It requires the removal of hair similar to the thickness, texture, color and length on other parts of the body and surgically implanting them into the balding area of the scalp.
The transplant may tale approximately 3 to 6 months to fully grow out and blend in with the rest of the brow. However, be sure you have someone who is very skilled in this procedure. A foot long hair growing out of your brow is just wrong! It is minor surface surgery and supposedly it is one of the safest surgical procedures ever performed.
Search on Google for more information on eyebrow transplantation, eyebrow restoration surgery, etc. and see what you come up with. I can't say I haven't thought about it and often wonder if nose hair would be a good match?? Just make sure they don't take hair from the back of your head or pubic hair, I mean really do you want to trim those things all the time?? I'd rather have toe hair than pubic hair on my face. At least female toe hair isn't long and curly like a man's. toe. I personally think nose hair is comparable, and the most viable for a transfer.
Top Reasons of Eyebrow loss
Here are a few causes of eyebrow loss. They are listed alphabetically. If the below does not apply from you, this doesn't mean there is no reason. Please discuss this issue with your Primary Care Physician to be sure your eyebrow loss does not stem from something more serious.
*
Alopecia Areata
*
Androgenic Alopecia
*
Anesthesia
*
Antibiotics or other medication
*
Autoimmune Disorders
*
Chemotherapy
*
Eczema
*
Fungal Infections
*
Hormone Imbalances
*
Lupus Erythematosus
*
Over Plucking!!
*
Parasites
*
Psoriasis
*
Seborrhea
*
Scleroderma
*
Thyroid Problems
Good Advice
Hi there, just dropping by, I want to comment about your page, tattoo and piercing is very painfull if you don’t know what you are doing, hmmm… let me give you some advice about it, first of all, in dealing with tattoos/piercing you should set your mind for the activities, and you have to like what you are doing, it is painfull when sensible receptors track a pain and goes through your mind, using an anesthetic cream or a numbing cream might help you to minimize those pain, it’s up to the mind, you know. (don’t worry about the product I am reffering to you, cause I had tried using one of those, it has no side effects and it is medically tested(FDA) for a reasonable price.)and considering of using it the proper. If you doesn’t have the budget of consulting your doctor about the tattoo, try this trusted one. Once the mind is set and you love what you do, that’s the time you achieve your goal, an art of tattoo. Thanx for having me here, and listening to my advice, have a great tattoo.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Laser Tattoo Removal
During laser tattoo removal, the laser is used to selectively target and destroy the tattoo without damaging the surrounding laser tattoo removal at our Portsmouth NH office.tissue, which greatly decreases scarring. Lasers have differing wavelengths and pulse durations, and different laser beams are absorbed by specific colors, allowing physicians to choose the precise combination of lasers for the depth and color of a particular tattoo as well as for multi-colored tattoos. After treatment the skin is more uniform and natural in appearance, although some changes in skin texture and color are unavoidable.
Laser Tattoo removal is available even for large tattoos
How is the Procedure Performed?
The doctor, or an assistant, will cleanse the area on and around the tattoo to remove oils on the skin. During the procedure you’ll feel intense emissions of light penetrate the tattooed area. You’ll hear noise as the laser does its work, both from the machine itself and from the fans that operate continuously to reduce heat in the room and clean the air.
How Long Does It Take?
On average, each laser treatment takes from ten to twenty minutes. Several treatments are needed to achieve the desired results -- the number will vary depending on the depth and color of the tattoo, but eight to twelve treatments for one tattoo are not uncommon. You must allow at least a month between treatments, so be prepared to commit a substantial amount of time to the process.
What Can You Expect ?
The area may be red, as if mildly sunburned, for several weeks. There may be some bruising, and with deeper tattoos bleeding is not uncommon. The area may be treated with an antibiotic ointment and a bandage applied.
Recovery times depend on the extent of the treatment and the individual’s capacity to heal. Redness and sensitivity may continue for several weeks, and there may be discoloration and a change in skin texture in the area, which will gradually improve. You should avoid exposing the treated area to the sun, as this may retard healing. You may not notice significant results until several treatments have been completed.
Most people are satisfied with the pigment removal achieved through laser treatment. It is important to remember, however, that your skin will never look as it did before you had the tattoo, even though the tattooed pigment has been removed.
In general, the best candidates for laser removal of tattoos:
*Are physically healthy
*Are psychologically stable
*Do not smoke
*Want to change their appearance
*Are willing to commit a substantial amount of time to the process
*Do not have fluorescent colors in their tattoo
*Do not have unusual scar formations, such as keloids, or scars in the tattooed area
*Use a trustworthy numbing cream for best result
*Do not have connective tissue disorders, such as lupus
*Are not taking Accutane, nor have taken it for the previous 18 months
*Have not had other cosmetic surgery in the tattooed area
*Are well informed about the procedure
*Hold realistic expectations about the outcome
Some Articles found in Wikipedia:
While tattoos are considered permanent, it is possible to remove them. Complete removal, however, may not be possible (although many doctors and laser practitioners make the claim that upwards of 95% removal is possible with the newest lasers, especially with black and darker colored inks), and the expense and pain of removing them typically will be greater than the expense and pain of applying them. Some jurisdictions will pay for the voluntary removal of gang tattoos.
Tattoo removal is most commonly performed using lasers that react with the ink in the tattoo, and break it down. The broken-down ink is then absorbed by the body, mimicking the natural fading that time or sun exposure would create. This technique often requires many repeated visits to remove even a small tattoo, and may result in permanent scarring. The newer Q-switched lasers are said by the National Institute of Health to result in scarring only rarely, however, and are usually used only after a topical anaesthetic has been applied. The NIH recognizes five types of tattoo; amateur, professional, cosmetic, medical, and traumatic (or natural).
Amateur tattoos are easier and quicker to remove, usually, than professional tattoos. Areas with thin skin will be more likely to scar than thicker-skinned areas. There are several types of Q-switched lasers, and each is effective at removing a different range of the color spectrum. This laser effectively removes black, blue, purple and red tattoo pigment. New lasers like the Versapulse & Medlite laser treat these colors & yellow and green ink pigment, typically the hardest colors to remove. Black is the easiest color to remove.
Some wearers opt to cover an unwanted tattoo with a new tattoo. This is commonly known as a cover-up. An artfully done cover-up may render the old tattoo completely invisible, though this will depend largely on the size, style, colors and techniques used on the old tattoo. Some shops and artists use laser removal machines to break down and lighten undesired tattoos to make coverage with a new tattoo easier. Since tattoo ink is translucent, covering up a previous tattoo necessitates darker tones in the new tattoo to effectively hide the older, unwanted piece.
Laser Tattoo removal is available even for large tattoos
How is the Procedure Performed?
The doctor, or an assistant, will cleanse the area on and around the tattoo to remove oils on the skin. During the procedure you’ll feel intense emissions of light penetrate the tattooed area. You’ll hear noise as the laser does its work, both from the machine itself and from the fans that operate continuously to reduce heat in the room and clean the air.
How Long Does It Take?
On average, each laser treatment takes from ten to twenty minutes. Several treatments are needed to achieve the desired results -- the number will vary depending on the depth and color of the tattoo, but eight to twelve treatments for one tattoo are not uncommon. You must allow at least a month between treatments, so be prepared to commit a substantial amount of time to the process.
What Can You Expect ?
The area may be red, as if mildly sunburned, for several weeks. There may be some bruising, and with deeper tattoos bleeding is not uncommon. The area may be treated with an antibiotic ointment and a bandage applied.
Recovery times depend on the extent of the treatment and the individual’s capacity to heal. Redness and sensitivity may continue for several weeks, and there may be discoloration and a change in skin texture in the area, which will gradually improve. You should avoid exposing the treated area to the sun, as this may retard healing. You may not notice significant results until several treatments have been completed.
Most people are satisfied with the pigment removal achieved through laser treatment. It is important to remember, however, that your skin will never look as it did before you had the tattoo, even though the tattooed pigment has been removed.
In general, the best candidates for laser removal of tattoos:
*Are physically healthy
*Are psychologically stable
*Do not smoke
*Want to change their appearance
*Are willing to commit a substantial amount of time to the process
*Do not have fluorescent colors in their tattoo
*Do not have unusual scar formations, such as keloids, or scars in the tattooed area
*Use a trustworthy numbing cream for best result
*Do not have connective tissue disorders, such as lupus
*Are not taking Accutane, nor have taken it for the previous 18 months
*Have not had other cosmetic surgery in the tattooed area
*Are well informed about the procedure
*Hold realistic expectations about the outcome
Some Articles found in Wikipedia:
While tattoos are considered permanent, it is possible to remove them. Complete removal, however, may not be possible (although many doctors and laser practitioners make the claim that upwards of 95% removal is possible with the newest lasers, especially with black and darker colored inks), and the expense and pain of removing them typically will be greater than the expense and pain of applying them. Some jurisdictions will pay for the voluntary removal of gang tattoos.
Tattoo removal is most commonly performed using lasers that react with the ink in the tattoo, and break it down. The broken-down ink is then absorbed by the body, mimicking the natural fading that time or sun exposure would create. This technique often requires many repeated visits to remove even a small tattoo, and may result in permanent scarring. The newer Q-switched lasers are said by the National Institute of Health to result in scarring only rarely, however, and are usually used only after a topical anaesthetic has been applied. The NIH recognizes five types of tattoo; amateur, professional, cosmetic, medical, and traumatic (or natural).
Amateur tattoos are easier and quicker to remove, usually, than professional tattoos. Areas with thin skin will be more likely to scar than thicker-skinned areas. There are several types of Q-switched lasers, and each is effective at removing a different range of the color spectrum. This laser effectively removes black, blue, purple and red tattoo pigment. New lasers like the Versapulse & Medlite laser treat these colors & yellow and green ink pigment, typically the hardest colors to remove. Black is the easiest color to remove.
Some wearers opt to cover an unwanted tattoo with a new tattoo. This is commonly known as a cover-up. An artfully done cover-up may render the old tattoo completely invisible, though this will depend largely on the size, style, colors and techniques used on the old tattoo. Some shops and artists use laser removal machines to break down and lighten undesired tattoos to make coverage with a new tattoo easier. Since tattoo ink is translucent, covering up a previous tattoo necessitates darker tones in the new tattoo to effectively hide the older, unwanted piece.
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