6 Reasons to Get a Tattoo Removal

There are several tattoo removal options available, but the most common is through laser technology. This involves the use of high-intensity light beam to break down the ink of a tattoo. The darker the pigment, the faster the process.

Why should you remove a tattoo? Here are the top reasons:

1. Some tattoos are a reminder of a bitter past.

About two decades ago, Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder were one of Hollywood’s hottest couples. They were so in love that Johnny had a tattoo on his arm that read ‘Winona Forever.’ But shortly after their breakup sometime in 1993, the tattoo was altered to ‘Wino Forever.’

Johnny Depp is not alone. Many people impulsively get a tattoo and end up regretting their action at a later time. At RealSelf.com, a woman confessed that for more than 14 years, she had been hiding her lower back tattoo using long shirts and even bigger bathing suits. But thanks to a laser tattoo removal session, she was able to gain her confidence back.

2. Soon, the skin will sag and the tattoos will not look as cool as before.

The skin is an elastic organ. When people put on some weight, the skin expands. As time goes by, when old age is reached, the skin sags.

Unfortunately, tattoos do not share the same property. When the skin goes through either expansion or sagging, the integrity of the images inked on it may not be intact. Some parts may be stretched out of proportion, and the colors may experience an unsightly transformation.

3. Tattoos may be detrimental to a career.

For as long as the modern man can remember, tattoos have been the subject of debates in the workplace. The general consensus is that since tattoos can offend clients, customers, and co-workers, they simply do not have a room at work.

But in February of this year, Forbes.com published an article saying that tattoos are no longer a ‘kiss of death’ in the workplace. This stems from a new belief system that says physical appearance is no longer the only ingredient to success.

In reality, though, there are still jobs that can rely solely on appearance. Some examples include jobs in the airline (as flight attendant) and fast food industry (as a crew). And while some tattoos can be hidden, many employers require a thorough body check to inspect the presence of these indelible skin images.

4. Tattoo removal means new life and new hope.

Bryon Widner was once one of the most notorious white supremacists in America. His face was once covered with many tattoos that reflect how much hate he had inside of him. But when he decided to let go of his past, he did it for good. And that means taking out the tattoos that covered his face. Twenty-five surgeries later, Bryon’s face is tattoo-less and he lives a hate-less life with his family.

Just like Bryon, one can erase remnants of his past and start a new life with tattoo removal procedures.

5. Tattoos may not be culturally accepted.

Different people get a tattoo for several reasons. In some parts of the world, tattoos are symbolic. In a tribe in Africa, for instance, when a man comes of age, he must have his face tattooed before the community can accept him as an adult. In a tribe in the northern part of the Philippines, girls get a tattoo to be beautiful. And in most countries, getting inked is a sign of rebellion, beauty, or ‘cool’ attitude.

But in other countries, tattoos are a taboo or having one connotes a negative picture. In Japan, Japanese associate tattoos with the notorious Yakuza gang. In Islam, tattoos are banned.

6. Tattoo removal helps create a new image.

Young people sometimes show their rebellious nature by getting inked. But years later, when they have more experience and start to gain better understanding of life, they long for a change.

In addition to that, not many people are appreciative of tattoos. When they see one, they cannot help but express their disgust. But thanks to modern technology, it is possible to get de-inked for a neater and less rebellious image.

Whatever your reason for removing your tattoos, do not remove the tattoos yourself. This will only lead to more unsightly scars. If you have visible tattoos and want to get rid of them, consider laser technology.