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…

Laser tattoo removal is a process where the laser’s energy breaks down the ink in the skin into small enough particles for your immune system to remove. In most cases multiple sessions are required to break up the various layers of ink that reside in the skin. There are numerous…

We are aware that when it comes to tattoo removal, you have many options available. There are numerous different types of treatment as well as several locations for tattoo removal treatments. Some options are better than others. Topical creams can help to fade the tattoo by causing the skin to…

With the Trinity Laser by Astanza our laser specialists can remove just part of a tattoo. For example a name can be removed from a banner, scroll work can be removed from a design, the face of your pinup girl can be removed so that you can change her features,…

There may be as many reasons to have a tattoo removed as there are unwanted tattoos, but when it comes down to it, there are many common reasons to remove a tattoo. Some of the more common reasons people decide to remove a tattoo are below. Tattoo Quality Sometimes the…