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…

While IPL and Laser treatments both use intensely directed light to treat skin conditions from sun spots, to broken capillaries, to removal of tattoos, IPL and Laser treatments are not created equal. When you visit a med spa to improve your skin condition, you may inquire about laser treatments that could help.…

This may be one of the most common questions asked about laser tattoo removal. People associate lasers with burning, and while there is heat involved and the after effects of laser tattoo removal mimic those of second degree burns, the laser is not burning off layers of skin. You can…

The answer to this question is “yes, and no.” Black tends to be easier to remove because black absorbs nearly all wavelengths of light making laser treatment very effective. Colorful tattoos tend to be more difficult because it is necessary to use the correct wavelength to effectively shatter the colorful…

It’s no secret that celebrities often get tattoos. Sometimes celebrities seek out tattoo removal options to remove those same tattoos. Mark Wahlberg told Kelly Ripa on “Live: with Kelly and Michael” that he had undergone laser tattoo removal treatments to remove an old Bob Marley tattoo from his shoulder. He…

Is it possible to completely remove a tattoo, or will there always be a shadow left behind? In most cases complete removal is possible with the Astanza Trinity Laser. On average a tattoo takes between 5 and 10 sessions to completely remove. Some light, not so deep tattoos may require…

There are many options for eliminating the discomfort associated with laser tattoo removal, from local injections to topical creams and more. No option will completely eliminate the associated discomfort and most come with drawbacks. Local injections are administered with a needle in multiple areas throughout the tattoo. The tattoo removal…

The Vanish Staff would like to take a moment to wish you and yours a very happy holiday season.  We hope you and yours are able to enjoy the season with loved ones both near and far, take in the sights and sounds of the season, and simply relax as…

When compared to the cost of getting a tattoo, laser tattoo removal certainly seems pricey, but when you consider the alternatives, perhaps the price is just about right. For brides wanting to have “virgin skin” as they glide down the aisle to their future, make-up and airbrushing can work to…

Everyone wants to know what laser tattoo removal feels like. The problem with asking what laser tattoo removal feels like is that someone could honestly say “it depends.” It is really hard to describe what laser tattoo removal feels like. Different areas of the body respond differently to the treatment.…

It seems that just when someone says, “I’m never going to do” such and such, that’s exactly when such and such gets done.  For instance, the man with the tattoo of the notable Mitt Romney “R” logo on his face insisted that he would never have it removed. It was…