I Cannot Afford Any Tattoo Removal Procedure. What's my Safest At-Home Removal Option?

The most effective and least scarring method of tattoo removal is by laser. Dermabrasion in experienced hands also works well and will take 2 to 3 sessions with healing time in between. An old remedy that used to be successful was "salabrasion", which entails wetting the area and then pouring salt on it and then rubbing the salt into the skin with a gauze pad until bleeding occurs. This is quite uncomfortable without anesthetic and requires proper post... more

First I would not let anyone that is not properly trained try to remove your tattoo. Excision, cutting out, a tattoo can be a less expensive option for removal than laser. You should see a dermatologist or surgeon and get prices. It may surprise you. It is much less costly than laser. The price depends on the size of the tattoo. Most sanding procedures do not go deep enough to remove the pigment from tattoos unless they are one color and done by... more

Unfortunately, I cannot offer you any advice as to how to remove the tattoo aside from laser. Microdermabrasian or "sanding" does not penetrate deep enough to remove a tattoo, even when done in a physicians office. Excising the tattoo is not a reasonable option, even if it was done by a plastic surgeon, as the neck contains lots of vasculature, and may not heal well with scarring. Not to mention, doing any of these options at home leaves the risk of bleeding and infection. The best option... more