Laser tattoo removal is a process; one that can take a year or more to complete in some cases. The density of the ink in the skin is one of many factors involved in determining how long a tattoo will take to achieve complete removal. Other factors include but are…

We have heard this sentiment echoed by some of our patients here at Vanish. Many factors contribute to how quickly your body heals itself. A seemingly slower healing process is not necessarily something to worry about. If you’ve had a few laser tattoo removal treatments and all of a sudden…

If you’re a fan of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, you may recall an episode recently where Doc Robbins performed an autopsy on a “Jane Doe” who had no finger prints and traces of THC in her system as well as some evidence of chemotherapy drugs. Doc Robbins noted a discolored…

by Kenneth Bryan of Intimate Body Art Studios One fun and growing trend in tattoos these days is blacklight or UV tattoos. These tattoos are near invisible under regular lighting, but expose them to UV or blacklights and they glow with blazing detail. Some who have these blacklight tattoos carry…

With the right laser, tattoo removal can be safe for a wide variety of people. Of course and ideal candidate would be of fair skin with a dark, but not dense, tattoo who is in optimal health, doesn’t smoke, eats a well balanced diet, and stays active. Although this would…

Lasers can be used for a wide variety of purposes from scanning bar codes at the grocery store, to playing a CD, to sealing up surgical wounds, and even removing tattoos. To do all these many jobs, lasers need to be calibrated differently. You couldn’t just place your tattooed arm…

When the decision is made to remove a tattoo, we know you want it gone as soon as possible. Yesterday would be GREAT! Sadly, tattoo removal is a process. On average it takes between 5 and 10 treatments to completely remove a tattoo. Some homemade tattoos can take fewer treatments,…

Have you heard of removing a tattoo by tattooing over it? No, we’re not talking about using “flesh-toned” ink to cover up the tattoo. That is an option, albeit not a very good one as skin is somewhat transparent and ink is not. Plus matching your precise skin-tone can prove…

There’s been a lot of hype lately with regards to the newest FDA approved tattoo removal laser, Picosure. Its’ been seen on news publications across the country; states are happy to announce its arrival to one of their cities; and a quick Google search for “laser tattoo removal” will likely…

Anytime there is physical trauma to the skin, there is a potential for scarring, however, with the right laser the risk of scarring is extremely minimal. Some lasers are very effective in removing ink from the skin, but are not designed to do so. By using a laser for tattoo…

It is quite common to develop blisters after laser tattoo removal treatments, especially with certain colors. While any color can develop a blister after laser treatment, it is most common to see blisters in reds, yellows, and oranges. Blistering with blues and greens typically occur in about half of the…

It is quite common to develop blisters after laser tattoo removal especially with certain colors. While any color can develop a blister after laser treatment, it is most common to see blisters in reds, yellows, and oranges. Blisters with blues and greens typically occur in about half of the patients…