So, you have a tattoo.

Maybe you're thinking, "I'd like to get rid of that thing."

Maybe you've even been telling yourself that for oh, a few decades now.

The good news: the technology is available now to zap that tattoo away, so that there's scarcely any trace of it. It takes a while to do, and it's not cheap, but it is doable.

So if it's important to you to get it done: there is a way.

Lisa Giamarino is here to discuss laser tattoo removal, something she does on an increasingly regular basis at her clinic, Naples Laser & Skin Aesthetics.

We chat about the types of people who come into her clinic, reasons they have for removing tattoos, and the difference between laser removal and the other ways.

You don't want to try the other ways.

It is quite interesting though to learn how these lasers actually work on your skin. It may sound like James Bond but don't worry, they expect you to talk. So you can tell others how it works!

But in all seriousness, finding a qualified, certified professional to do this service is paramount. It has to be safe, clean and hygienic, and a clinic like Lisa's covers all the bases.

Did you know?

• 32% of U.S. citizens have tattoos.
• 13% of baby boomers have tattoos.
• Tattoo removal is increasingly popular among seniors.
• Laser technology is the most effective method for tattoo removal.
• Tattoo artists cannot legally remove tattoos.
• The age and type of ink affect removal success.
• Pain levels vary, but removal is often more painful than getting a tattoo.
• Costs for removal depend on the size and complexity of the tattoo.

Find Lisa and her resources here:

• ⁠Naples Laser & Skin Aesthetics:
  https://www.napleslaserandskinaesthetics.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/napleslaserandskinaesthetics/
• https://www.facebook.com/napleslaserandskinaesthetics

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