Tattoo Removal

How Common Is Tattoo Laser Removal?

in Tattoo Removal by admin June 29, 2013 0 comments

Are you regretting that big bright butterfly tattoo that you got on your shoulder blade during spring break, or the name of your ex-wife encased in a heart that you had inked on your bicep?

You are not alone. Everyone who gets a tattoo assumes they will love their ink in twenty years just as much as they do today, but that’s not always the case. Personalities change. Life happens. Sometimes we fall out of love, break away from certain affiliations or grow out of infatuations.

According to Statistic Brain, a website that compiles statistics on all sorts of topics, 17% of people experience some regret after getting a tattoo, while 11%of tattooed people have at least one of their tattoos removed.

Here at North Houston Tattoo and Laser Removal, we help people of all ages, races, incomes and backgrounds remove their unwanted tattoos. Their reasons vary greatly, but the result is always the same – relief at getting rid of something that they no longer wanted on their bodies.

If you are part of the 17% who have regrets about getting a tattoo, then come see us at North Houston Laser Tattoo Removal, and we can help clear away your unwanted ink.

Removing Tattoos for Your Wedding

in Tattoo Removal by admin June 25, 2013 0 comments

You’ve dreamt of your perfect day for awhile- handsome groom, white fitted wedding dress, and romantic first dance. The only thing not fitting into your picture perfect wedding day? That old faded upper back tattoo you got on a whim on spring break (especially if your tattoo is another man’s name!) Don’t let the day you’ve been dreaming about be marred by regrettable body art.

With enough planning, you can ensure that ugly reminder of “that one night in Mexico” is gone for your big day. Removing tattoos is a process, not a quick fix method (it is a permanent tattoo, after all). It may require several appointments and healing time in between, so speak with any one of our qualified laser technicians about a deadline for fully removing the tattoo.

Your wedding day is a time where its all about you and of course it is understandable that you want to do everything you can to look for absolute best. Come in today for a free consultation and take the first step to getting that tattoo removed.

Laser One-Stop Shop

in Tattoo Removal by admin June 19, 2013 0 comments

Are you thinking about getting your tattoo removed and you are just not sure how it all works or where to go. Yoou au now have many options and laser removal is one of those options. North Houston Laser Tattoo Removal can get rid of that old tattoo.

Now that you have thought about removing that tattoo, maybe you need to get rid of some of those sun spots or help your skin look more refreshed. You can get both services done at the same shop and then you are also looking for someone to remove hair from your body you still have come to the right place. So now you know that you can get hair removed, tattoos removed and dark skin spots removed. Plus get some of your skin rejuvenated to look better or younger.

North Houston Laser Tattoo Removal can remove your tattoos, hair and dark skin spots. Give them a call to schedule all of these services together or one at a time.

Lost A Lot Of Weight? Now Might Be The Time To Lose The Tattoo

in Tattoo Removal by admin June 9, 2013 0 comments

If you’ve managed to lose a significant amount of weight, then we congratulate you on your achievement. We hope you are loving your new and improved body. Losing 50 pounds or more will result in big changes to your body as well as any tattoos that you have.

If you first got your tattoo before gaining a significant amount of weight, it may have stretched and warped along with your skin as your body got bigger. Now that the weight is gone, your tattoo may have lost its definition and proportion. Those who lose a particularly large amount of weight or who were heavy for a long amount of time may find that their skin doesn’t rebound automatically after the weight loss. Instead, excess skin may sag and droop, along with tattoos.

We’ve seen many cases where weight loss has warped a tattoo so that it is no longer pleasing to an individual (especially because they want to show off their new bodies). Tattoo laser removal may be the best option in this circumstance. We can take off your old deflated tattoo, so that your body looks even better after all of your hard work.

How Common Are Tattoos?

in Tattoo Removal by admin May 9, 2013 0 comments

Thirty years ago, getting a tattoo was a sign of rebellion. “Normal people” just didn’t get tattoos.

Things have changed in a big way. Sit down at the mall for an hour of people watching on a warm day, and you’ll see tattoos on arms, ankles, shoulder blades, wrists and necks. Tattoos still have a whiff of rebellion, but, for the most part, they’ve become decidedly mainstream.

According to the Pew Research Center, 14% of all Americans have at least one tattoo. These numbers rise drastically when you start looking at specific age categories. For example, 36% of adults 18 – 25 have a tattoo, while that percentage jumps to roughly 40% of all adults ages 26 – 40.

Without the large stigma that tattoos used to hold, men and women feel more comfortable decorating their bodies with a little ink. If you have a tattoo or are considering a tattoo, you will be far from alone. And just remember, if you ever get tired of your tattoo, laser tattoo removal is always an option!

Most Painful Places To Get A Tattoo

in Tattoo Removal by admin May 6, 2013 0 comments

In case you weren’t aware, getting a tattoo usually hurts. Sometimes the pain is bearable, and other times you’ll be gripping the arms of the chair (or your best friend’s hand) like your life depended on it. Getting a tattoo involves having the tattoo artist must inject ink deep into the skin using a needle that punctures the skin over and over again.

The amount of pain you feel when getting a tattoo will depend in great part on your personal pain tolerance and what part of your body will be receiving the ink. Areas with fewer nerves and a layer of fat will hurt less than areas where the skin is thin or there are a lot of nerves present.

Some of the most tattoo-sensitive areas of the body (so we’ve been told) are the feet, ankles, kneecaps, behind the ear, lips, eyelids, genitalia, ribcage, breasts and neck.

Not surprisingly, many people still want ink in these areas and are willing to endure high levels of pain to get their butterfly, tribal design or Superman logo. Amazing what we’ll put ourselves through for vanity!

Removing a tattoo can also be painful, though most clients agree it is much less painful than getting the original tattoo. Many customers compare the feeling of tattoo laser removal to getting snapped with a rubber band.

Does Skin Color Affect Laser Tattoo Removal Success?

in Tattoo Removal by admin April 23, 2013 0 comments

The success of laser tattoo removal depends on a variety of factors. For example, tattoos using darker inks will respond much better to tattoo laser removal than tattoos that use yellows, oranges and reds. The depth of the ink and age of the tattoo also play a role in the overall outcome of the laser tattoo removal procedure.

Unfortunately, the laser does not work equally on all skin types. The laser works best on light-colored skin and dark tattoos. Those with dark skin (African Americans, Hispanics and deeply-tanned Caucasians) may require additional laser treatments and may never achieve complete removal of the tattoo.

The reason behind this difference is that the laser needs to move through the skin in order to hit the ink of the tattoo and break it apart. The laser cannot travel as smoothly through dark skin due to increased levels of melanin

This is obviously frustrating for our dark-skinned patients, but at North Houston Laser Tattoo Removal, we try to be honest with each patient about how many laser treatments they will need and what results they can expect. If you are dark-skinned and have an old tattoo with black ink you may still get good results. A lot will depend on how dark your skin is, what your tattoo looks like and the age of the tattoo.

Give us a call at (281) 440-4663 to schedule a free consultation.

Ready To Lose The Faded Tattoo

in Tattoo Removal by admin April 20, 2013 0 comments

Thirty years ago you were young, wild and free. You went to your local tattoo parlor and got your first tattoo. It was exciting and maybe a little scandalous. Now, however, that crisp black design has devolved into a blurry, bluish blob. Some of your friends can’t even tell what your tattoo is supposed to be.

They say that tattoos are permanent, but the truth is that tattoo ink fades and breaks down over time just like almost everything else. In addition, as your body changes, so does your tattoo. If you have gained a lot of weight since you got the tattoo or if your skin is now more loose, your tattoo will warp with the changes of your skin.

Many older adults become unhappy with their faded, stretched tattoos. One option is to have the tattoo re-inked if you still want the tattoo on your body. The other option is tattoo laser removal to get the blurry blob of color off.

Fortunately, those with older tattoos usually get really good results with tattoo laser removal. If you’re interested in learning more about how we can remove your old and faded tattoo, give us a call at (281) 440-4663 to schedule a free laser tattoo removal consultation.