It’s that time of year! Coughs, colds, and sniffles are going around. Because laser tattoo removal as well as laser skin rejuvenation and sun spot removal actively involves the immune system, if you become ill or think you may be getting sick, our laser specialists suggest you postpone your laser…

With laser tattoo removal, is there an amount of time that is too much to have between treatments? The short answer is, no. With laser tattoo removal time is a good thing. It t takes time for the skin to heal. It also takes time for the immune system to…

Birthmarks and sunspots can be removed with our Trinity Laser by Astanza as can tattoos of a wide variety of colors, but is there a difference in the treatment, healing process, results, etc? As with laser tattoo removal, a laser of the proper frequency must be used to remove a…

While many believe that the laser is responsible for removing tattoo ink from the skin, it is actually your immune system that does the removal. The laser breaks up the ink into small enough particles that the immune system can then absorb and flush away. Because the immune system is…

Laser treatments are definitely the way to go for tattoo removal, but there are a few uncomfortable side effects you may have to deal with while the treated area heals. One of the biggest complaints we hear is that the skin in and around the treated area is extremely itchy…

What is hyper/hypo pigmentation? Both hyper and hypo pigmentation are changes to the skin’s natural color typically caused by trauma, especially burns, to the skin. Hyper pigmentation refers to the darkening of the skin. Hypo pigmentation is the opposite, the lightening of the skin. Laser tattoo removal can cause hyper…

When you have a tattoo in a location where you can see it on a daily basis, it can be hard to notice just how much the tattoo fades from treatment to treatment. Taking a photograph prior to each treatment can provide an accurate account of the tattoo’s progress. When…

A wide range of art is covered under copyright laws so it should come as no surprise that tattoo artists are seeking recognition for the use of their artwork in various media. Tattoos are making their way into video games, advertisement, even sketch parodies as part of a celebrity’s or…

Vanish is pleased to announce new expanded office hours! Beginning Monday, September 16th, Vanish will be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm! The office will close for lunch from 1pm to 2pm. For your convenience, we will continue to offer Saturday hours by appointment between 10am and 1pm.…

It’s been all over the news for a few weeks now. The Army is tightening regulations on tattoos once again. In 2006, the policy on tattoos was relaxed to encourage recruitment. At that time, only “indecent, sexist, or racist” tattoos or tattoos on the face or head were banned that…

Our Astanza Trinity laser system is not only effective in removing tattoos. It can also create more youthful looking skin. Most often these skin rejuvenation treatments are done on the face, but we can also treat the shoulders, backs of the hands, or tops of the feet. For a skin…

Right now is a perfect time to start laser tattoo removal treatments! If you have a specific date by which to have the ink removed, getting started with treatments as soon as possible is advised. For example, if you need your tattoo removed for a spring wedding, now is the…