As we enter the second decade of the 21st Century we can look back at all the technological, social and medical advancements made in the last 10 years. For those who suffer from tattoo regret one area of advancement that they can thank medical science and ingenuity for is new and improved ways to lower the cost of tattoo removal. Tattoos have been around since man first learned how to control and use fire to improve the human condition on Earth, but it wasn't until the last century that forms of tattoo removal began to make great strides in effectiveness free article without leaving severe scar tissue. Prior to the late 20th Century, to endure a tattoo removal procedure a person had to endure a process that could be painful and only partially effective. As tattoos became the fashion in the 1990's more time, effort and money was devoted to finding new methods and refining and improving the methods that were already in existence. Along with an increase in the popularity of tattoos there developed an increase in what is now referred to as tattoo regret. This added pressure to find an easy, effective and affordable method of tattoo removal grew the the size of the tattoo removal industry and with that an increase in research and development spending to find the perfect tattoo removal product. Most of the products were of the home tattoo removal variety. Some, like TCA, worked well to little fanfare, while others promised the moon and delivered little to nothing as a tattoo removal agent, but were, and are still highly promoted as painless, convenient and hassle free cream removal systems. Below is a short list of items that, subjective though they may be, can be a root cause of tattoo regret. Does a misshapen tattoo remove its artistic value? Does a misspelled word in a tattoo remove its meaning? Does the use of the wrong color on a tattoo remove its beauty? Does a miss-located tattoo remove or lessen a persons value on the job market? Will a poorly executed design of a tattoo remove the desire of the wearer to keep it? Finally, should the artist who makes a mistake on a tattoo remove the mistake for free? These are questions, that for the most part, can only be answered in the mind of the person living with the mistake permanently lodged beneath their skin. Laser, RST and Other Methods Laser removal, which was first developed in the 1980's, was at first very crude, painful, not very effective and almost certainly left a scar on top of unremovable tattoo pigment. Today, laser removal is a very much improved yet still imperfect tattoo remover. Modern Laser dundeecomputercare technology has still not been able to come up with a solution to conquer and remove light pigmented tattoos. The problem stems from the fact that laser light, indeed any form of light, has a tendency to be reflected by light colored objects, including tattoo pigments, and to be absorbed by dark colored objects, also including tattoo pigments. As this article is being written lasers still are most successful at removing black and dark blue tattoo ink. Hopefully, some day, using lasers for tattoo removal at a price everyone can afford will be a reality. Until that time those looking for a product that will remove all tattoo colors will have to rely on excision, dermabrasion, regenerative skin treatment (RST), salabrasion or TCA. Of these sure ways to remove all tattoo pigment, excision and RST are the most expensive and excision can leave scar tissue at the site of the surgically removed tattoo. Physician performed dermabrasion will definitely remove a tattoo, but requires one or more office visits, pain and probably a scar. The tattoo removal cost using this method is quite expensive since it is considered an optional procedure by insurance companies and not covered by any insurance policy. Salabrasion is a home tattoo removal procedure, but not for those with low pain thresholds since it involves sanding the skin above the tattoo until the ink is removed. It involves creating a wound and then rubbing salt into it until all skin above the tattoo has been removed and the pigment is sanded away. Not a good option. That leaves a previously unmentioned method, tattoo removal cream, and TCA tattoo removal. The cream removal method was not included because these products have never been proven effective for complete tattoo removal and the Mayo Clinic has said they are ineffective. That leaves TCA. TCA tattoo remover is known to be an effective way to remove tattoo ink. Two medical studies have proven the method a reliable one and it is also used to remove various types of skin blemishes including acne scars, warts, age spots and is used by Cosmetic Surgeons and exclusive Health Spas to perform facial peels to remove fine lines and wrinkles. When the cost of tattoo removal is a factor, TCA is one of the most cost effective products available. A tattoo removal using other methods can run into the hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but with TCA an average size tattoo can be removed for less than $40.00. Just read and follow instructions for a successful tattoo elimination. Glen Wilson has over 20 years experience in the tattoo industry, both as an artist and shop owner and in recent years has become an expert in the many forms of tattoo removal. He currently serves as a consultantCost can be a major factor in determining which tattoo removal product to use and TCA tattoo removal is the most cost-effective way of removing an unwanted tattoo. Of the four most common methods of tattoo removal TCA is the least expensive by a significant margin. Below is a list of the four most common forms of tattoo removal from the least expensive to the most expensive. Tattoo Fading and Removal Methods Ranked from Least to Most Expensive. 1) TCA Tattoo Removal 2) Tattoo Removal Cream 3) Dermabrasion 4) Laser 1).TCA Tattoo Removal TCA is a cosmetic acid commonly used for facial peels, removal or reduction of acne scars, warts, and other facial blemishes. It has been used as a tattoo removal products for the past 30 years. TCA is the only home ink removal product that has has been thoroughly monitorstorm tested in two medical studies and proven to be effective as a tatoo removal product in the vast majority of the test subjects. The first TCA tatoo removal medical study was performed from 1979 to1984 using 670 volunteer patients. At the end of the study, 85% of the test subjects were satisfied with their results. The second TCA tattoo removal medical study was performed using 40 volunteers from May 1988 through February of 1989. At the end of the study, participants reported a 90% satisfactory rate. 2).Tattoo Removal Cream. There is no known tattoo removal cream medical study proving the effectiveness of tattoo removal cream as a way to remove tattoo pigment. If such a study existed every manufacturer would be using it to market their product. Many tattoo removal cream product manufacturers use the lure of a no pain, easy to apply, once or twice daily tattoo removal process that is simple, easy, and more affordable than laser surgery. They, of course, neglect to tell you that a simple tattoo removal cream, by itself, probably will not remove a tattoo. Most tattoo ink removal cream products have one thing in common, most contain a skin pigment fading, or melanin inhibiting, chemical as a main ingredient in their product. This skin pigment fading chemical fades the skin pigment above the tattoo and not the tattoo pigment itself, which is located in the second layer of skin called the dermis. A tattoo removal cream, by itself, does not physically remove a tattoo because it cannot penetrate the skin deep enough to reach the location of the tattoo pigment. There are some tattoo removal cream products on the market that include exfoliates in the form of hand held battery operated sanders or loofah pads that must be used in conjunction with the cream. Some manufacturers also include an exfoliate in the form of dehydrated silica or crushed walnut shells blended into the cream to form a grit which helps with the skin exfoliation process. Many tatoo removal cream manufacturers have no product guarantee, offer no money back or they offer a guarantee which is so restrictive it is virtually impossible to receive a refund if you are not satisfied with their product. When considering buying a tattoo removal cream always check for a product guarantee and carefully read the wording to make sure it is valid. One well known tatoo removal cream manufacturer explains their guarantee and return policy, but in the final sentence state that no retail purchases are refundable. They neglect to tell you where you can buy their product at wholesale prices. The tattoo ink removal cream products that use no form of abrasion generally offer no guarantee. Some contain the chemical hydroquinone, which is known to be carcinogenic, cost approximately $65 a month per kit with no guarantee as to the number of kits it will take to see any difference, if any, in the lightening of the tattoo pigment or removal of the tattoo itself. The tattoo removal cream products that contain an exfoliate grit in their ingredient list and combine that with a sander or recommend the use of a loofah pad generally sell for $50 to $75 for a one-month kit, but offer no timeline as to how fast you may begin to see results. This means you'll be spending $50-$75 a month for many months before you see a change, if any, in your tattoo. 3).Dermabrasion Dermabrasion was first used in 1905 when the process was invented by a German doctor for the removal of post-acne scarring. This procedure is also known as "surgical skin planing" and "antechy". Modern dermabrasion used for tat removal involves the use of freezing the skin above the tattoo and using an electric surgical sander to remove the skin containing the tattoo pigment. This method of tattoo ink removal is very effective but, is very bloody, painful and generally leaves a scar. This method is generally done over several sessions in a doctors office on an outpatient basis and is very expensive. 4).Laser Tattoo Removal Laser tattoo ink removal can cost anywhere from $150-$350 per session Modern lasers can be very effective at the removal of dark pigmented tattoos Colors such as black, dark blue and other very dark colors generally are the easiest colors to remove and the number of sessions required depends on the size of the tattoo. Tattoos that contain light colors such as light blue, light green, yellow, pink or white are very difficult to remove and can require many sessions which can escalate the cost of removal into the thousands of dollars. Tattoos that contain the color white, in particular, are the most difficult of all to remove and ethically operated laser tattoo removal TATTOO REMOVAL clinics will refuse to even attempt to work on them unless they are at least five years old or older and have had some exposure to the UV radiation of the sun. After approximately 5 years of age, a white tattoo will have begun to fade naturally and become a bit easier to remove, although it will still be difficult. In conclusion there are several things to consider, and look for, when researching which tatoo removal product is best for your situation. When considering tatoo removal cream products always check to make sure they have a guarantee. If they list a guarantee check to make sure that it is possible to meet the requirements listed for the return of the product and the refund of your money. Check to see if a contact phone number is listed on the website so that customer service can be reached during normal business hours. Look for an email address so that you can contact them at your cheap laptop UK convenience, and check to see if they list the company address on the website. If the only form of communication is an email form with no visible email address or phone, number it may be best to avoid this particular company. Always check the product ingredient list to be sure that the cream does not contain hydroquinone, which is a known carcinogen. Some tatoo removal cream manufacturers will attempt to hide hydroquinone in the middle of a very large list of ingredients to make it difficult to see that the ingredient is present in their product, for this reason it is very important to closely read the ingredient list. If an ingredient list cannot be found on the website avoid the product Any home tatoo removal company that does not operate in a transparent manner and identify who they are should be avoided. One TCA tattoo removal company provides a generous guarantee because TCA is an easy, effective and very affordable form of tattoo removal when compared to other tattoo removal methods available today.