Dear Straight Talk: I’m writing in response to the daughter who wanted a tattoo. I’m 25 and I just spent almost 2 years and $6000 having two tattoos removed. It was incredibly painful. I used to think tattoos were cool, but not anymore. It’s hard to imagine how much life will change when you are 17 sitting in a tattoo parlor. By the way, I’m in sales and made $65,000 last year.—Troy M., Folsom, CA
Dear Troy: Congratulations on removing—literally—the obstacles to your success. But wait a minute: Seventeen! What state were you in? Tattoos are illegal in California until age 18. I spoke with Sacramento dermatologist, Dr. Emil Tanghetti, and removal is costly, painful, and lengthy. Here are some facts: Using laser surgery, depending on the size of the tattoo, three to ten removal treatments are required at a cost of $150 to $400 per treatment. It is woefully painful—much more painful than getting the tattoo—and the skin must “rest” two months between treatments. Complete removal is only guaranteed for all-black tattoos.
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By Temporary Tattoos on 09/24/2009
i think when you go for a tattoo you have to think its for life not for five min wonder and the price to get them removed should be took into consideration when having one
Temporary Tattoos