During the morning news when birthday are announced, there is almost always a 90+ year old celebrating a birthday. It is hard to imagine all the changes these people have witnessed over the last 90+ years. Just over 100 years ago, the horse and buggy was the most common way…

There are so many factors involved in determining how easily a tattoo can be removed. Even if you and your friend go the same exact tattoo with the same exact colors on the same exact body part on the same exact day by the same exact artist; chances are your…

About 13 years ago, award winning tattoo artist, Carson Hill, created a new tattoo machine powered by an air compressor.  THis pneumatic tattoo machine helps to alleviate many problems artists face after long hours of tattooing, such as muscle fatigue. According to Carson, there is not a “primary” benefit of…

We have a new Certified Laser Specialist in our office. Welcome Kat Terrell. Kat was trained through the National Laser Institute and has been overseeing laser treatments here at Vanish for about 2 months now. She is very familiar with the tattoo process and community as her husband is an…

When tattoo ink is shattered via laser energy, it is possible for those tiny ink particles to enter the blood stream. Because many tattoo inks contain heavy metals it is believed those metals can be harmful to the fetus. Through there is not much evidence of the risks, it is…

A rapidly growing trend in the tattoo community seems to be white ink tattoos. Until recently white ink was primarily used to highlight colorful tattoos, but rarely as the primary color of the tattoo. Now, using white ink as the primary or even only color in a tattoo is becoming…

It is possible for minor textural changes to occur in the skin after laser treatment. These changes are rare and typically temporary when they do occur. Often any textural change that occurs during laser treatment corrects itself within a few months after the last laser treatment. Some may take longer…

Just about any fun activity can be even more fun when done with a group of friends. However, some activities should still be entered into with thought. Tattoo parties can be an exciting way to share a tattoo experience with many friends and acquaintances. On the other hand, they can…

This is a question to ask yourself. It all depends on how much you want that tattoo gone. Is it annoying? Is it keeping you from getting a job? Is it a reminder of a long lost relationship? Does it come between you and someone you currently have a relationship…

When a tattoo is no longer wanted, there are many options available to remedy the situation. Cover-up or tattoo removal seems to be the most common ways to deal with an unwanted tattoo. In order to decide which is best for you, you need to ask yourself some questions about…

Aside from the ever-popular “does it hurt?” one of the most commonly asked questions is “how long do I have to wait between laser tattoo removal sessions?” The answer to that question typically is 4 to 6 weeks. The skin must be completely healed before another session can be performed.…

There are many factors involved in determining how quickly/easily a tattoo can be removed. On average a tattoo can be removed in 5-10 sessions. This range is very broad due to the number of factors involved in how easily a tattoo can be removed. Some of these factors are listed…