It’s no secret that regulation on tattoo shops and tattoo artists vary widely from state to state, but you would expect that something that requires a needle to be inserted beneath the skin to deposit a foreign substance would require more regulation than cutting hair. Right? Not in California. Fifteen…

Why are blue and green tattoos so hard to remove via laser tattoo removal? The reality is that blue and green inks are not all that difficult to remove if the right laser is available. Blue and green inks do not readily respond to the wavelengths available at the majority…

Tattoos are being used to “soften” the appearance of scars. Skin toned ink can be used to fill in areas of skin that either do not produce enough pigment or produce too much pigment due to burns and other trauma to the skin. Some people are using the same procedure…

Because no two tattoos and no two people are exactly alike, visible results vary widely from patient to patient. Typically patients will notice a result within a few days to a few weeks after their first treatment. It is possible for the tattoo to appear darker for the first few…

In Tampa, Florida a father has been banned from participating in his daughter’s middle school career day. Why? His career is that of a tattoo artist and shop owner. Many parents at the school do not want Mr. Smith sharing his “alternative lifestyle” with their children. Mr. Smith says he…

The Today Show on NBC recently released a list of the top 10 most tattooed cities. How did they decide which cities were in fact the most tattooed? Basically it all boils down to how many tattoo shops per capita are located in the city. They also took into consideration the cities…

After laser treatment my tattoo looks the same, but it feels thick and raised like a scab is over the area. Is this normal? Every person and every tattoo responds differently to laser treatment. Some develop scabs. Others develop blisters. Still others develop thicker raised skin that feels like a…

After her divorce from Tony Parker, Eva Longoria is undergoing laser tattoo removal to remove the word “nine” representative of Parker’s basketball jersey number from the back of her neck. Tattoos inspired by significant others all too often result in tattoo regret. Ms. Longoria is hardly the first or the…

After just three laser tattoo removal treatments, this tattoo is fading nicely. Nearly all of the shading has faded out of the tattoo, and what was once thicker, bolder lines is now about as light as the original shading. Laser tattoo removal is a process and, on average, a tattoo…

This progression photo shows a patient who has had one laser skin rejuvenation with sun spot removal treatment. The photo on the left was taken prior to treatment. The photo on the right shows smoother skin tone and much less noticeable sun spots just 4 weeks after the first treatment.…

Ever heard of getting your nipples tattooed? What about getting a tattoo of a nipple? Well, that’s exactly what’s being done in Maryland. Vinnie Myers is a very talented tattoo artist who is now helping breast cancer survivors regain something the cancer took away; their confidence, their femininity, and yes,…

While looking for insights from real people regarding laser tattoo removal, you can come across some pretty graphic pictures of blisters, swelling, and redness surrounding tattoos treated by lasers. It’s enough to give you second thoughts about having laser tattoo removal treatments. Do these photos portray normal reactions to laser…