It is very common to hear people say that the past is the past. There is nothing you can do about it, and so if there is something that you regret, you just have to forget about it. In most circumstances, this idea works. It can help you forget things that you regret. However, this is not true of tattoos. If you got a tattoo in the past that you regret, you have a daily reminder on your body of a bad decision that you made. If you are ready to leave your ink in the past, laser tattoo removal may be right for you.
The interesting thing about tattoos is that people usually love the idea that they are a permanent reminder of something. However, it is estimated that at least half of the people who get tattoos regret their decision in the future. Years ago, there was very little that a person could do about a tattoo they regretted. Eventually, laser tattoo removal came along. However, in the beginning, it did not offer such fantastic results. Now, it delivers amazing results that can in some cases leave your skin completely free of the tattoo.
Some people have the idea that having a tattoo removed with laser tattoo removal is just an instant process. However, it is good for a person who is interested in this procedure to understand that they are not going to get results right away. There are so many things that come into play that can factor into the amount of time that it takes to remove the tattoo. Almost always, a series of multiple sessions is required. And the sessions need to be spaced apart in order to get good results.
The team at Island Medical Laser would love to help you leave your ink in the past with laser tattoo removal. We’d be happy to schedule a consultation for you at our office in Roslyn Heights. During this consultation, we can examine the tattoo and give you a good idea of how long it may take to remove your tattoo and allow you to leave the past in the past. Contact us today to schedule a consultation for laser tattoo removal!