http://www.tattoohealth.org/feeds/qa.xml Questions And Answers from the Professionals en-us Copyright 2009 Healthnews. All Rights Reserved. http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/free-tattoo-removal-for-joining-navy I was told that I could get a tattoo removed for free because I want to join the Navy. Is this true? Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:05:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/fastest-option-for-tattoo-removal What is the fastest, least expensive option for removing a tattoo? The tattoo is on the underside of my wrist and is about 3/4 in by 2 1/2 in. I am not too worried about scarring but need this done within 1 month for my job. Thank you. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:00:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/how-long-does-ink-stay-in-body After the treatment, how long does the ink stay in the body before the blood cells carry it away?I would like to move forward with tattoo removal treatments, but I am planning to get pregnant in September, when do I stop the treatments to be safe? Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:13:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/new I have a new tattoo. I got it about last October and I want it removed. Is it better to do it now or wait? I really don't want any scaring or left over marks.. what is my best option? Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:46:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/will-laser-removal-take-scarring-away I have tattoos that were dug too deep and are now scarred. Does laser removal take the scar away? Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:14:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/recommendation-to-fade-half-sleeve I have a half sleeve of colorful vines and such. I want to fade it to a point where I can tattoo over it. What do you recommend? Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:14:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/is-it-possible-to-remove-tattoo-eyebrows-by-laser-tattoo-removal I tattoo my eyebrows three years ago. They were to be brown, but turned out to be ashing in color. I would like to have them removed by laser. How many treatments are needed? Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:15:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/how-does-tattoo-removal-look-on-african-american-skin What type of scar is left on African American skin after either regular or laser tattoo removal? Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:04:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/i-just-got-my-first-tatto-removal-treatment-and-i-have-blisters-this-normal Is there anything I should be doing? Thu, 20 May 2010 02:12:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/what-rejuvi-tattoo-removal Is this a hoax? Is it widely offered? Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:00:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/for-tattoo-removal-it-done-in-sections-or-all-at-once When someone has a tattoo removed do you cover the entire area of ink or is the tattoo removed in sections. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:43:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/are-saline-injections-an-effective-form-of-tattoo-removal I heard that injecting saline into the tattoo area can blur the ink and modify or fade the tattoo. Does this work? Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:16:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/how-common-salabrasion-for-tattoo-removal Is it performed in many clinics? What are the pros and cons? Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:56:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/will-i-need-to-avoid-sun-exposure-after-tattoo-removal I'm planning to go on vacation to a tropical climate in a few weeks. Should I wait to start my laser tattoo removal treatments until I come back? Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:41:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/is-swelling-common-side-effect-of-laser-tattoo-removal I had my first session a couple days ago, and the treatment area is super swollen and painful. Is this normal? What can I do to take away the swelling? Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:38:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/what-kind-of-post-treatment-care-needed-after-laser-tattoo-removal How should I take care of the skin? Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:42:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/what-kind-of-professionals-are-needed-for-laser-tattoo-removal I heard that tattoo removal clinics should have both a certified laser specialist and laser safety officer on site. Is this true? It seems a little extreme. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:41:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/is-laser-hair-removal-safe-to-have-on-sensitive-areas Like the upper lip? What about for eyebrow shaping? Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:16:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/will-hair-treated-with-laser-hair-removal-ever-grow-back How long can I expect the results to last? Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:22:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/why-does-laser-tattoo-removal-take-so-many-sessions-to-get-rid-of-tattoos I heard that it takes 4 or 5 sessions minimum to remove a tattoo with laser tattoo removal. Why does it take so many? Is there anything I can do to make it take fewer sessions? Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:27:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/can-laser-tattoo-removal-be-used-on-inner-lip Or is the area too sensitive? I have a small tattoo of a name on my inner lower lip. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:37:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/can-tattoo-removal-get-rid-of-tattoos-on-flabby-skin2 I recently lost over 100 pounds, and the tattoo I got when I was heavy now has shrunk and warped. I'd like to have it removed, but the skin on the area is not very firm (due to weight loss). Will this be a problem? Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:31:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/how-long-has-laser-tattoo-removal-been-around And is it FDA approved? Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:29:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/can-laser-tattoo-removal-target-certain-colors But then leave other colors unfaded? Or will it remove all pigments, regardless or color? Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:29:00 PST http://www.tattoohealth.org/qa/what-best-type-of-laser-to-use-for-laser-tattoo-removal Are certain medical lasers better than others? What should I ask my specialist about the laser(s) their facility uses? Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:19:00 PST