Laser Tattoo Removal by Medispa Institute in Houston, TX. www.medispainstitute.com This is a 5 month old professional black tattoo. This is the third treatment session. I’ve posted previous sessions as well so you can see the dfference in response to the laser as well as the degree of fading. In this video, you will see that some of the shaded areas are fading quiet nicely. the ink is not as prominent, and the lines are thinner. We used a state of the art q switched 1064 by Hoya Con Bio for this treatment. I estimate 8-10 treatments. For more information, please visit our website at www.medispainstitute.com. Medispa Institute 11209 Bellaire Blvd, Ste C-01 Houston, TX 77072 832-300-5593 (tel) questions@medispainstitute.com Hours: MF 11am-6pm, Sat/Sun 10am-6pm, closed thursday Consultations are free. Cost is usually /sq inch, min of /session. Discounts for multiple treatments or large tattoos bigger than 10sq inch. The tattoo in this video costs about 0/session for removal. Also visit my blog at: www.laser-tattoo-removals.info
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www.medispainstitute.com This is laser tattoo removal of a permanent makeup cosmetic tattoo on the eyebrow in Houston, TX. The eyebrow is about 10 years old. For complete removal, it can take 4+ sessions, but this woman just wanted fading so one session was enough for her. She was extremely happy with the results. For more info, please contact 832-300-5593 Mon-Friday 11am-6pm Sat/Sun 10am-6pm closed thursday For more explanation/info, please visit my blog at: www.laser-tattoo-removals.info
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Question by spongerd82: Where can I get a blank tattoo cover up sleeve for my arm without using make-up? Maybe neoprene?
I need to cover up my tattoo sleeve with out makeup. I am a manager at a restuarant, where make-up is not ideal. We have to wear short sleeve shirts. I am looking for some sort of shirt sleeve type option????

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Answer by texasgal_n_ga
Weird….I would call a tattoo parlor and ask them what they recommend.

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Tattooing over an existing piece can update a design, fix faded colors or smooth line work. Watch a tattoo artist show before and after shots in thisfree tattoo video. Expert: Brian Franc Contact: www.myspace.com/beazelbrain Bio: Brian Franc is a professional tattoo artist with 21 years experience and has his own studio in Land O Lakes, Florida. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

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by Listen Missy!

Tattoo Removal Procedures

Nowadays, there are a growing number of people that are choosing to remove their tattoos. Some find that tattoos bring back unwanted memories of the past. Others find that tattoos may be detrimental to their health and eventually cause skin cancer or some type of skin disease. Career concerns, bad artwork or art placement, changing lifestyle or personal taste are just a few of the reasons that people decide to remove their tattoos. Studies have shown that approximately 10% of Americans have some kind of tattoo and of that percentage, 50% want them removed. The tattoo removal procedures people commonly use these days are as follows:

Laser Tattoo Removal

These days, most people use laser technology to remove their tattoos. Basically, lasers remove tattoos by breaking up the pigment colors of the tattoo with a high-intensity light beam. The more treatments you have, the more the laser can penetrate to wipe away the ink. However, overdoing the treatments can cause damage to you skin and eventually lead to scarring. If treated properly, sometimes there are no traces of scarring but it really depends on the situation. Basically, the laser type, number of sessions and the patient’s body ability to rid it self of the ink are factors that can determine the outcome of the procedure. Depending on your tattoo, you may need anywhere from 1-10 sessions, each costing in the range of 0-00 per session.

Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL)

IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light Therapy is an effective tattoo removal treatment that targets intense light onto the upper layer of the skin basically burning it off. The treatment stimulates new skin growth, and when the treated area heals, the tattoo is usually much less noticeable than before. This method is said to be not as painful as laser therapy, and more effective, resulting in less treatment sessions. It usually takes 10-12 months after the treatment for full results to show. The cost of IPL is based on the number of pulses your tattoo requires to be removed and it can range anywhere from – per pulse.

Using Creams to Fade Away Tattoos

Creams are a chemical, non-laser approach to removing a tattoo. They are used over an extended period of time to gradually fade away a tattoo. However, results are not guaranteed and people usually resort to this method only if laser treatments are out of the budget. Some creams burn away layers of skin and can cause scarring. The positive side to cream is that it’s affordable, however the saying goes as follows “you get what you pay for.”

Excision

Excision involves removing the tattooed area of skin and then stitching it closed. This method is more ideal for smaller tattoo, however can still be used on larger ones. For larger tattoos, the skin is removed and a skin graft from another part of the body is used to cover the area.

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure where the surgeon uses a sanding tool to go over the skin in order to rub off the top layers of the skin to reveal fresh skin beneath. Local anesthesia is used during the treatment. When the procedure is over, the skin appears to be red in color and is tender. It usually takes the skin a few weeks to heal. This procedure is not recommended if the patient is prone to scarring. If the patient is prone to hyper or hypo-pigmentation as well, then this procedure is not highly recommended.

Tattoo removal surgery has recently become more popular for various reasons. A patient should do their research and give the surgery some serious thought before proceeding.

If you are considering having a tattoo removed, the first thing you want to do is research the various options available for tattoo removal surgery. You need to also consider the costs, time commitment, and risks.

The next step is to make an appointment with a local physician or dermatologist to setup an initial consultation. The doctor will discuss your options and go over any questions or concerns you have. The doctor will be able to explain the surgery and go over the details such as cost and risks.

When you decide to move forward, an appointment will be made for the initial procedure. The size and condition of your tattoo will determine how many sessions will be necessary to complete the removal process.

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Tattoo Artist Maxim Knite www.facebook.com Follow me www.twitter.com jillhanner.com http dailybooth.com www.facebook.com Music used with permission from imovie Distributed by Tubemogul.
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covering up name with tragedy theater of pain
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Tattoo Removal – is That Tattoo Worth the Cost Years Later

When someone first thinks of getting a tattoo they usually only think of how neat colorful it will look on them. Many people do not think of the repercussions that getting a tattoo can have. You should really think of everything that a tattoo means before getting one because it is meant to be permanent.

Tattoos are not readily accepted by everyone everywhere you go. People will look at you differently if you have a tattoo, it is not right but this is the truth. If you plan on having a professional career in a corporate environment you might want to think twice about getting a tattoo. If you still decide to get one you might seriously want to consider the placement of it. You should select a portion of your body that will always be covered up by clothing and never be seen while you are at work. If you do not heed these words of advice you might discover that you are a candidate for tattoo removal since it has begun to interfere with your life.

One of the most common misconceptions with tattoos is that people believe that if they do not like it later in life they can just have it removed. While this is true to an extent it is not all that simple. Many believe that since the tattoo can go on so easily the tattoo can come off just as easily. This is not the case by any means. Tattoo removal can be quite complicated and is not always successful. The success of the procedure has to do with a number of variables. The colors that were used for the tattoo can play a large role in the success of its removal since colors like black are more easily removed than colors like green or red. The reason is that the darker colors absorb the laser pulses better than the lighter colors.

Laser tattoo removal is not a pleasant procedure to have done. It is a serious medical procedure that must be done by an experienced dermatologist. The procedure can be quite painful and is often described as feeling as though tiny drops of boiling water are being splashed on the area of the skin that is being treated. The real annoyance is that sometimes it can take more than one session in order to have the tattoo removed. Removing a tattoo is much like getting a tattoo in the sense of time. The larger the tattoo is the longer it takes to have it removed.

One other very painful fact that isn’t physical pain is the cost of having tattoo removal procedures done. It can ranged anywhere from several hundred up to the thousands depending on the size of the area being treated and the detail of the tattoo. Medical insurance will often not cover tattoo removal procedures so this makes having a tattoo removed impossible for some people. Since the procedure is considered to be cosmetic, insurance companies classify it as unnecessary and therefore the cost is solely on the person to have the tattoo removed. You should always know all the facts about tattoos before getting your first one and should be prepared to have it your entire life.

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by henna lion

Tattoo Removal Surgery – is it for Me?

Millions of people throughout the country seek the services of a tattoo removal clinic that can eliminate their unwanted body art. Advances in this revolutionary procedure have expanded the boundaries of candidacy, and a growing number of people are now curious if they are a candidate for tattoo removal surgery.

While laser tattoo removal can eliminate virtually any tattoo, the best way to determine your candidacy for this procedure is to schedule a free consultation with a local tattoo removal provider. A qualified laser specialist will examine your tattoo to determine the steps necessary for its removal.

Some factors that influence how easily your tattoo can be removed are as follows:

• How Long Have You Had It? Older tattoos are the easiest to remove because they have been fading continuously for several years. Both sunlight and your body’s immune system work to fade the ink away. Newer tattoos can still be removed with the laser, but they will likely require additional tattoo removal sessions.

• What Color Is It? The pulses of light lasers use to break down body art remove some colors more quickly than others. For instance, blacks and reds tend to fade away quicker than greens and blues. These colors can in some case still be eliminated successfully, but if your tattoo contains a large amount of them, it may take a few extra sessions to clear them away.

• How Dense Is It? The thickness of the tattoo ink also plays a role in how easily your tattoo can be removed. Thinner tattoos can obviously be removed in a much faster manner than thick ones. The reason for this is tattoo removal surgery breaks the ink into tiny fragments. Therefore, it makes sense the laser could break down a thin tattoo very quickly.

Tattoo Removal Surgery

New Look Laser Tattoo Removal is the leading Texas provider of tattoo removal services. Their team of laser specialists are highly skilled at effectively eliminating all tattoos. If you are interested in tattoo removal surgery, join the thousands of satisfied patients by scheduling a free laser tattoo consultation today.

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e-Tattoo – Online Tattoo Gallery Database
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