What are the facts of laser tattoo removal?
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I have gotten one removed by laser. Make sure they numb up the area. It is painful if they don't. It takes 5 or 6 times going in depending on the size/color of the tatoo. You have to wait a month between each session. For two weeks after a treatment you can't let the area get in the sun. The area is tender for about a week and gets discolored.  You apply antibiotic ointment. If you have any green in your tattoo, that is the hardest color to remove for some reason. The one I got removed you can still faintly see some green if you look hard. You can have permanent "light" area where your tatoo was depending on your skin tone.
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The practitioner uses a hand held device that emits a laser that penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the hair. Once absorbed heat energy is produces in the hair which travels down the shaft and destroys the root.\n\nMore on laser hair removal: http://www.laidbare.info/laser-hair-removal/
113638
They will use the acid to remove the tattoo but acid is somewhat concentrated. if we use it remove the tattoo but it creates wound instead of removing and we will get scar on the place which we have decided to remove it
387158
My friend had a really good experience with removing a "spot" that was worrisome to the doc.  As for cosmetic lasers, get the credentials and references.
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yes.  it is quite safe and predictable.  the lasers used for cosmetic procedures are highly regulated and tested.  the lasers are set to intensities that penetrate to depths necessary only for the procedure at hand.  the laser is only as good as the person using it however. \n\ni have had 3 laser treatments on my face for permanent removal of facial hair.  i had issues with acne and the treatments have been very helpful.  the sessions were very tolerable.  typically a topical anesthetic cream is rubbed on and allowed to sit on the face for 30-60 minutes.  for more involved procedures, other types of anesthesia may be necessary.  good luck.  you'll do fine.
765301
If you are a service member and the tattoos are in specific areas exposed when wearing the uniform, and your command approves or orders their removal - the service will cover it. You make an appointment with your assigned medical clinic - they will either refer you to an off-post specialist for the laser removal, or if you are fortunate enough to be serving at an installation that has those services available at the post hospital, they will set an appointment for you. If you are a family member covered by Tri-Care - contact them FIRST. They will cover some cosmetic surgery but only under very strict guidelines. With Tri-Care it is ALWAYS best to contact them before seeing ANY specialist to get pre-approval.
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http://tattoo.about.com/cs/beginners/l/blsiteatoz.htm?terms=tattoos
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Laser hair removal is better if it is available.Hair reduction is long term and painless and safe.
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Sounds like you have quite a few tattoos going on. There are a few things to consider - how much area do your tattoos actually cover?\n\nA tattoo removal cream is not going to work. I'm not familiar with them from personal experience, but I would guess that the most they would do is slightly fade your tattoo...\n\nThe only option these days to rid yourself of a tattoo is laser surgery. Unfortunately it's expensive, extremely painful, and it's probably going to take several sessions to remove all of your tattoos. Since you have looked into it, I imagine you already know this...\n\nA good option would be to look into getting a cover-up. Find a good artist and talk to him/her and work with them on figuring out a newer design that you will possibly be happier with.\n\nI imagine you're aware of that as well...\n\nSo it looks like your only option is laser surgery.\n\nIt is truly unfortunate to hear your story, and know that there are other out there in your same position probably feeling the same way. :/\nBest of luck <3
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I've had laser treatment done, and it works good. I had alot of tiny red veins on my cheeks, and now their pretty much gone.
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Look here\nhttp://tattoo.about.com/cs/plip/l/aa061402a.htm
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http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp\n\nhttp://www.freedomlasertherapy.com/\n\nhttp://stop-smoking-now.biz/stop-smoking-faq.htm\n\nhttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=35623\n\n\nWhat is Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)?\n\nLLLT is the application of a "cold" pure laser light to treat certain conditions. It has been used to successfully treat many kinds of musculoskeletal injuries because it promotes healing and tissue repair. LLLT has also been found to be an extremely successful treatment for alcohol and drug addiction, weight control, and smoking cessation.\n\nIs LLLT safe?\n\nLLLT is a safe, painless, and medication-free treatment. It has been used in England, Canada, and Europe for over 20 years with no documented adverse side effects. Laser therapy is a non-medical procedure and is respected by many physicians as a highly effective treatment. \n\nHow does LLLT work?\n\nThe laser light reached through the skin to stimulate your nerve endings to produce endorphins. Endorphins are produced normally by you and are nature's own mood lifter and anesthetic. The endorphin production relives the physical withdrawal symptoms of quitting smoking and helps keep you from feeling anxious or "crabby".\n\n\n\ngood luck\nI Hope this is enough information for you, and at least it is a start..\ngood luck\nand I know you CAN do it..
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As far as I can tell, you already seem to know about all there is to know about temporary forms of tattooing.  I don't think there are any tattoo solutions that could plausibly last longer than about two weeks, since that is about how long your skin takes to shed itself.  Permanent tattoos last longer because they get beneath the dividing layers of your skin, so they can stay put.\n\nMaybe you could get a tattoo with some of that invisible-ish ink.  Like that blacklight-reactive ink (they call it "Chameleon"-something) or glow-in-the-dark ink.  The glow in the dark ink shows up as a very faint tattoo if you have lighter skin.\n\nOtherwise, there are other body modifications that you could look into, like scarification or branding, but that is probably much too extreme for you.  In any case, good luck finding a good fit for you.
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If you work yourself into a state beforehand it will hurt more than it actually does.\n\nOnce they start the tattoo, initially there is some pain,but it soon becomes almost numb.\n\nOnce the tattoo is done, while it is starting to scab over, it feels like REALLY bad sunburn and there will be a terrible temptation to scratch it, but DON'T!
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I have had one removed.  They will shoot you up with local anesthesia, it doesn't hurt a bit.  Maybe a bit of pressure/pulling sensation, but no pain.  Use Neosporin scar solution or vitamin E oil afterward to prevent scarring.  Good luck!
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<>Here are some varied reference readings on the subject:\nhttp://www.blemish-be-gone.com/birthmarkremoval-p-10.html\nhttp://health.learninginfo.org/laser-birthmark-removal.htm\nhttp://www.cosmeticsurgery.com/research/cosmetic-surgery/Birthmark-Removal/
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A friend of mine went for laser hair removal.  You have to go several times over the course of a year.  The reason being because your hair grows in cycles and they need to make sure they zap all of it.  I guess it feels like pins and needles during the procedure.  Afterwards, you feel like you have sunburn.  They give you an ointment that cools the area and soothes the pain.  My friend says it's working and the hair has not grown back.