How To Remove Tattoo Without Surgery
Tattoos used to be the mark of a disreputable personality; they usually meant you were an ex-convict or a gang member. These days, tattoos have become hip due to the sheer number of glamorous celebrities who proudly sport their tats while walking down the red carpet. This does not mean, however, that tattoos are widely accepted; in fact, there are many instances where a tattoo may be a downright liability. When you’re applying for a job, for instance, your potential employer may not look kindly on you if he or she sees you with those gang markings you got when you were a kid. Your current girlfriend may also feel uncomfortable if she constantly sees you with a tattoo of your old girlfriend’s name. If unwanted tattoos are your problem, here are some ways how to remove tattoo.
The most widely used method of tattoo removal is with the use of lasers, which break up the tattoo ink beneath the outer layer of skin. However, they are very expensive, costing anywhere from $250 to $850 per treatment, and you may need multiple treatments to fully remove your tattoo. They are also painful and the treatments can cause skin damage, resulting in scarring at the treated area (although experts say that such scarring is minimal). Most people cannot afford laser procedures, which is why tattoo removal creams have become an increasingly popular method of how to remove tattoo. These creams are non-invasive, easy to use and are more affordable; they also do not cause scarring or other skin deformities. Their major disadvantage is that they may take some months of regular use before the tattoo fades away, but this is acceptable to most people who want to avoid surgery.
I have a small tattoo on my wrist that I want to remove, how I can I do it at home by myself?
I HAVE A SMALL TATTOO ON MY WRIST (3 SMALL STARS) AND I REALLY NEED IT GONE…I CAN’T AFFORD TO GET IT PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED WITH A LASER, SO IS THERE ANY WAY YOU CAN REMOVE A TATTOO BY YOURSELF??? HELP!!
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Can I answer all your questions about tattoo’s?
So I woke up this morning to find that this question had been removed for some reason so I am posting it again for your enjoyment as I had some great responses yesterday. Enjoy
1. Does it hurt? No of course not. This is just an urban myth so that everyone doesnt go out and get tattooed. Tattoos are not applied using a tattoo machine. This is just a special effect used by tv shows. All my tattoos were licked on by kittens. Different coloured kittens for the different colors of ink.
2. How much will it cost? Actually tattoo artists feel so privileged to let them tattoo you that they will actually pay you.
3. How do I get rid of my tattoo? Most people don’t know this but there are a few methods. The human body is actually like a giant etch-o-sketch. Just shake yourself really hard and the tattoo will disapear. The second most reliable method for tattoo removal is the wizard of oz method. Just hold your hand over the tattoo you want removed and close your eyes and click your heels together while saying tattoo be gone 3 times and your tattoo should disapear.
4. Can I make my own tattoo machine or make my own tattoo? Well of course you can. Tattoo artists only go through years of aprenticeship and training for the fun of it. Just use any old ink you have lying around, and some sort of pin or needle and go for it. It should come out looking like Da Vinci did it. Don’t worry about cleanliness and infection. Having a tattoo automatically protects you from any nasty diseases you may get.
5. What tattoo should I get? It doesnt matter really. Tattoo artists just start to tattoo with their eyes closed and are magically inspired by the tattoo gods to give you the perfect tattoo for you. Each tattoo is unique and individual to your exact personality type and emotional state at the time. So just blindly walk into a studio and say you want a tattoo and they will know exactly what to do for you.
6. If I am under the legal age can I get a tattoo? Sure you can. Since tattoo’s are so easy to put on and take off, any reputable shop will gladly tattoo you no matter what age you are regardless of parental consent. Don’t forget, you and your friends can always do it yourself if you are having a hard time finding an artist to do one for you.
7. Is my tattoo infected? Of course not. Tattoos magically protect you from infection and disease.
8. What cream should I use on my tattoo? Well since you weren’t paying attention to the aftercare instructions that your artist gave you I will let you in on a little secret. The best cream to use on a tattoo is the semen of a righteous man. Preferably the Dali Lama. Just go onto ebay and get a big bottle. It should last a while.
9. Should I get a tattoo on my hands, neck, feet, face, palms, and soles of the feet? Yes, definately. Go for it. It is always a good idea, especially the face.
10. Who is the best tattoo artist in my city? You are of course!! No one knows how to tattoo you better than yourself. So pick up that dirty safety pin and break open that sharpie and go nuts.
woodstock: That is awesome!!! If anyone else wants to add any please feel free as I will make a note of it and add them on if they are good enough.
Russ C: Love your addition as well. They said they removed my question because it violated the community guidelines. I have no idea how or why lol.
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11. Do you like my tattoo? Yes. The hazy, out of focus photobucket picture of your heart/ flower/ imp/ pixie/ fairy/ teletubby is fricking amazing. Welcome to the cool brigade, my friend.
What do I need to know about laser tattoo removal? (Experience Only!)?
***Before you continue reading I should warn you that I am not looking for a lecture on how you should think before you tat. I thought long and hard before getting my tattoo but things change and I had no idea that I would be joining the Air Force. But I’m doing it to serve my country and although I think that a tattoo should not be able to hold me back from doing that, I understand the need to maintain a clean image as I will be representing the United States of America. So keep the lectures to yourself! Period.***
***ALSO: Please only respond if you have been though the procedure yourself. Meaning, if your answer begins with “Well, my friend…” or “I haven’t had it done but…” or “I heard…” then please don’t bother responding. And please be detailed in your response. I really don’t want to read “It’s going to hurt like hell”. Thank You!***
Moving forward, I am planning on joining the U.S. Air Force but I have this annoying tattoo on the back of my neck that is preventing me from getting in. The recruiter told me that as soon as I get it removed I am good to go. I have an appointment at a dermatologist’s office this coming Thursday for a consultation (I am hoping they can start the treatment that day). I refuse to go to a tattoo shop because number on the only tattoo shop near me that does it is saying that I would need 8 sessions which is ridiculous for such a small tattoo, and number two the guy that does the removals looks like a biker Santa Clause. (No offense buddy, but I’m not taking my chances)
The tattoo is all black ink and about the length of my thumb (Not very big at all)
I need to know the following:
1. Based on the location of my tattoo (nape of my neck), what would you say the pain level would be on a scale of 1 to 10 (and yes, I know that everyone’s pain tolerance level is different but I’m asking you your personal opinion)? Getting the tattoo, I would say it hurt about 3.5 out of 10.
2. Based on the size, location, and aftercare of my tattoo, will there be any type of visible scarring? The recruiter says that scarring is allowed as long as it is nothing too extreme or distracting.
3. When you got your tattoo removed, did the dermatologist used any type of numbing agents (creams, injections, etc.) or at least offer them to you?
4. What colors were in your tattoo and about how many sessions did it take for it to completely fade?
All I can really advise you is be careful where you go. Basically anyone who can afford a laser can set themselves up as a ‘laser remover’, with minimal/no training and very little regulation, which can lead to improperly set up lasers, causing a poor result at best, burns and skin damage at worst.
Black and grey respond well to laser, blue green and red, not so well (green is the worst to try to remove) so the number of sessions you require will depend on the size, age, colour and depth of your tatt, as well as type ik used.
Get some EMLA cream, and smother the area with it at least an hour and a half before your appointment, keep it in place with clingfilm, this will numb a lot of the pain, but tell them you have used it so it can be cleaned off before treatment (the numbness should last an hour after this)
No one is judgeing you, sometimes for whatever reason we need to remove some ink (I’m heavily tatt.ed, swore I’d never go near a laser then an artist MURDERD my design, left me with an awful mess, I was first in line to get rid of THAT monstrosity
Good luck hope it works out ok for you
What are some ways to remove a tattoo yourself?
So I am 15 and i was bored one night and started giving myself a tattoo. I was gonna finish it but i just realized how stupid it was. Is there any ways to remove it without my parents having to know about it.
Sure just remove the layers of skin until you get in deep enough that theres no more ink.. how ever you go about removing the skin is your choice..
how to remove a tattoo yourself?
i have a tattoo i want to get rid of but i have no money for laser crap. what are ways i can remove it myself
i’m not trying to sound like a smart a** or anything honestly, but the only way you could do that would be to cut ur skin out, a friend of mine is a tattoo artist and he useto have a shop and everything and he did 2 of my tattoos and the only way you can get it removed is to do it professionally
i know it sucks
, i hate one of mine too, the guy who did it used a needle that was crazy thick and i’ve had it for over 3 years now and it’s still bumpy like when he first did the tattoo >:(, i never went back to that guy it p**sed me off sooo much, but do what i’m doing just cover it up 
, it’s black and not to large so im just getting a black rose ontop of it or something like that, haven’t decided yet 