Monday, February 18, 2008

How can you remove an indian ink tattoo from the skin?

Hi about 15 years ago i rather naively put the words XTC onto my arm in indian ink. Not fully realising and/or thinking about how it would be there for the rest of my life. I was young and naive.Anyway ive heard that there are various laser treatments and other treatments to remove tattoos from the skin. But its not exactly easy finding out more info even google doesnt return many results for "how to remove indian ink"Has anyone else ever used indian ink and then succesfully removed it afterwards? Id be very greatfull for any help and maybe these might help other people too? I just want to get rid of that ugly reminder of a part of my life!
Check with a spa in your area that specializes in beauty treatments (chemical peels, laser treatments, botox, etc.). If they do not perform the laser tatoo removal there, they may be able to refer you to someone who does. I warn you though, mine was very painful and expensive. It is not something that is done in one appointment - it can take up to a year or two depending on how deep the ink is (every 8 weeks). It may or may not scar - mine didn't and that's the reason for getting laser - it's not supposed to scar, but it can if the tatoo is very deep. Another method would be to check with the local tatoo artists and see if any of them tatoo with lemon juice. This is a method of removal also, and I've heard it works great on indian ink. Good luck to you!

Why don't you try to get another tattoo to cover it instead?

In the tattoo world, that is called a "jail house".....and no, you didn't have to be in jail to get one. It's just a term.I would think about covering it with another tat.Laser procedure cost like $100 a session and there will be more than one session, possibly 4. It is very painful, and willleave you with a scar in the shape of the tat.So, I would really think it over.good luck

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