Tattoo Vanish..does It Work?

Can anybody tell me if the tattoo vanish method of tattoo removal works? Is it safe?

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Tattoo removal

I am not familiar with "tattoo vanish", however, I would be weary of creams and such that promote ridding of tattoos with application. Many of these are not well regulated and may cause untoward side effects. If used, I would recommend its usage under the guidance and supervision of a physician. The most effective method for tattoo removal is still multiple laser treatments, which target the pigment within the dermis. Other methods that could be done are dermabrasion,... more

Vanish method for tattoo removal

Hello and thanks for your question. The Tattoo Vanish method sounds like a form of dermabrasion (using the tatoo machine to disrupt the epidermis to expose the dermal layer of skin where the ink resides and then salicylic acid or something that might leach out the ink). When compared to other tattoo removal techniques (CO2 laser, dermabrasion, excision), this might be true that it causes less scarring, as all these techniques can do this. At our med spa and laser center,... more

Beware of creams that claim to get rid of tattoos

There are many creams and potions that people sell claiming to get rid of tattoos. In my experience, none of these are effective and can not compete with the gold standard of laser tattoo removal. I would advise you make an appointment with a board certified dermatologist with expertise in laser surgery as they are the best specialists to optimize your treatment plan.

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KawiDoll 12 Jan 2013

I JUST created this account here because for a few years I've been doing some research on tattoo removal. I'm actually going to schedule a consultation soon for the Tattoo Vanish method. I've done a lot of research on that as well. It's not a cream and it's not dermabrasion either. It's actually a special type of saline solution (I have no idea what's in it, but it's supposed to be all natural ingredients) and they inject it into your tattoo. It's just like getting tattooed. Also, I went ahead and purchased my own tattoo machine and bought a bottle of sterile saline solution (the kind people use for contact lenses) and I have actually used that in a designated test spot on my own tattoo that I want removed. It actually did lighten it up a bit. I've only done it once and I plan to do it again. But there must be something extra that Tattoo Vanish puts in their solution.... and that is why I'm going to schedule a consultation soon to see if I can squeeze some information out of them lol. Call me crazy for performing the procedure on myself, but times are rough and I can't afford much. And I figure if some lady/male that isn't even a tattoo artist can do this procedure, so can I. It's not rocket science. I did a lot of homework on how to use a tattoo machine. Plus, most tattoo artists start out not knowing a thing and end up being prodigies. Sorry for the rant/long post, but it really irritates me how closed minded some people can be. Anyway, I hope you find solace soon :)

Dgeneva 23 Jan 2013

When is your consult? I've been looking into the vanish method too. There is a place in LA that does it. From what I understand, the saline injected into the skin allows for the ink to be better absorbed out so when the scab forms, its drawing the ink into it. The tricky part is keeping the scab dry for at least two weeks after the procedure. I seen a video on youtube of a doctors office, Oxford Skin Clinic, in the UK performing a very similar method. It looks like they have been using this method for about 5 years.

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