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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: What You Need To Know About Tattoo Removal

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You were young, spontaneous and in your prime. That tattoo didn't seem like such a bad idea, or something you'd regret in the long run. But now, the sight of it is a permanent reminder of a massive youthful mistake. Sh*t happens. Now what? Well sis, you have options.

With the current rise in celebrities getting tattoos on their face, a la Amber Rose's

forehead ink, we spoke to Board-certified plastic surgeon and RealSelf.com contributor, Dr. David Shafer, who broke down the cost of tattoo removal as well as other options that may save you money.

HB: What are the options for removing your tattoo?

Dr. David Shafer: The best option is to not get the tattoo on you face in the first place.  People should think long and hard about the long term ramifications of having a tattoo on their face.  However, once they have made the mistake, they have four options: keep the tattoo, get a new tattoo to cover the original one, laser tattoo removal or surgical tattoo excision.

HB: What tattoos do people most get removed?

Dr. David Shafer: I had a patient one time that had her boyfriend's name tattooed along her entire arm.  The next day he broke up with her and she realized she made a huge mistake.  So, definitely don't get a tattoo someone's name that may not remain in your life such as a boyfriend or girlfriend.  If you are going to do a name, maybe get your kid's name.  Other mistake tattoos are those representing a face or other highly detailed picture.  If the artist is not highly-skilled, you will be left with a cartoonish rendition of what you were expecting.  Also, the body changes over time with weight loss and skin laxity, so pictures can become distorted over time.

HB: Are these options friendly for POC, especially dark skin people?

Dr. David Shafer: Darker skin is tough. Laser is best on lighter skin since the pigment in dark skin can also attract the laser energy and cause burn injury to the skin. We like our Picoway laser from Syneron Candela which can often be used safely on darker skin types.

HB: What is the process of laser tattoo removal?

With laser tattoo reduction/removal, the laser energy is transferred to the tattoo pigment. The pigment is broken up and the body's natural healing mechanisms remove the pigment fragments.  However, there are many factors which can affect the laser effect such as the skin type, the tattoo ink quality, the depth of the ink in the skin and the color of the ink.

HB: How much does it cost and how long does it take to be fully effective?

Dr. David Shafer: Depending on the tattoo color/quality and the location/depth of the tattoo it can take anywhere from four to 10 treatments. There is no way to guarantee patients the number of treatments or even if the tattoo can be completely removed.

HB: What are the dangers?

Dr. David Shafer: It is very important to go to a laser tattoo specialist under the supervision of a doctor such as a plastic surgeon or dermatologist.  While lasers are generally safe and very effective, in inexperienced hands or when patients are not screened properly patients can be burned or injured.

See before and after tattoo removal photos, here.

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The Risks and Costs of Tattoo Removal

Tattoos are meant to be permanent, but if removal is wanted it's not impossible - only costly. Buzz60's Nathaniel Upshaw has that story.

Published: 7:28 AM CDT March 10, 2020

Updated: 7:08 AM CDT March 10, 2020

How to remove a tattoo: The options, risks and costs associated with the procedure

Tattoos. They look super cool … until they don't. And when that day comes around, you've only got a few options: live with your stupid tattoo, cover it up or seek out tattoo removal.

So if you can't bear the thought of seeing it anymore, and covering it up every day just isn't feasible (who told you to get a tattoo on your face, anyway?), laser tattoo removal might be the ticket.

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Fox News spoke with Dr. Arash Akhavan, the founder and director of the Dermatology & Laser Group in New York City, to learn about the current options for tattoo removal — as well as the risks associated with the procedure.

A heavily tattooed woman in Berlin undergoes laser removal treatment for unwanted tattoos on her hand and thigh. (Carsten Koall/picture alliance via Getty Images)

What options are currently available?

Akhavan, a board-certified dermatologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, told Fox News that tattoo removal is primarily done via laser, although surgical excision (cutting out the skin containing the tattoo) is a sometimes an option for smaller tattoos.

Laser removal, on the other hand, utilizes short pulses of light to break up the pigments in the ink into smaller particles, which can then be flushed out of the body by the immune system.

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Akhavan added that the newest generation of tattoo removal lasers — such as those that utilize picosecond (one-trillionth of a second) wavelength technology — can be "more effective" while also being gentler on the skin.

"The risk of tattoo removal is scarring," Akhavan tells Fox News. "This has been minimized with lasers such as the PicoWay which use picosecond wavelength laser energy to destroy tattoo pigment under the skin with minimal damage to surrounding healthy skin."

In addition to scarring, Akhavan says burns or infections are included among the risks, though such risks can be reduced by seeking out a board-certified dermatologist.

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Can any type of tattoo be removed?

Even though the procedure has come a long way in recent years, not every tattoo is as easy to remove as others. According to Akhavan, smaller tattoos, and those that are "less heavily pigmented" are the best candidates for removal.

"Certain colors such as black ink are also easier to remove," he adds.

Black ink, as well as those that use less heavy pigmentation, are usually the easiest to remove, Dr. Arash Akhavan tells Fox News. (iStock)

On the other hand, darker, non-black hues, as well as those that incorporate these darker hues in solid designs, are typically the hardest to remove in general. This is in part due to the sizes of the molecules associated with different dyes, which may require treatment from lasers of different wavelengths.

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What does it cost?

The last factor — and it's a significant one — is cost. Of course, different dermatology groups will offer different rates, but patients can expect to spend several hundred dollars — per session — to get tattoos completely removed.

And yes, laser removal typically requires several sessions.

"The total cost for tattoo removal depends on the size of the tattoo and the number of sessions needed to remove it," Akhavan says. "In our office the smallest tattoos cost around $600 per session to remove, and larger ones can be several thousand dollars per session. The number of sessions needed for full removal can vary but typically ranges between five to 10."

Depending on how big and how many sessions are needed, tattoo removals can easily cost several thousand dollars, Dr. Arash Akhavan tells Fox News. (Carsten Koall/picture alliance via Getty Images)

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That said, Akhavan recommends that anyone considering a tattoo think long and hard about getting inked before heading off to the tattoo parlor.

"Tattoos are meant to be permanent and [people] should be 100-percent sure before they get one," says Akhavan. "Removing them can take years and cost at minimum several thousand  dollars."

What you need to know before getting a fine line tattoo

If you've seen the delicate script on Selena Gomez's side or Miley Cyrus's collection of tiny symbols and thought "I'd love me some micro tattoos", this is the article for you.

Fine line tattoos are a growing trend. Platforms like Instagram and Pinterest are overflowing with photos of small, simple designs and breathtakingly elegant art on skin.

I spoke with four tattoo artists who specialise in fine line tattoos and a dermatologist to get the dos and don'ts of this style of body art.

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What are fine line and micro tattoos?

If you click on the hashtag #finelinetattoo on Insta, you'll see a lot of variety in look and style.

Adelaide-based artist Eloise Entraigues says fine line branched out from single needle tattoos.

"They are mainly black and grey … with very fine lines and lighter, softer shading if shaded at all," she says.

"Fine line tattoos can be of any size, but a popular trend at the moment is micro tattoos, the smaller lines allowing more detail in smaller areas."

I like the idea of tattoos, but I'm scared

Aside from the celebrity trend, part of the appeal of small, fine line tattoos is that they are quick to do and easy to hide.

Melbourne-based artist Zoe Clues says a small simple design can take 15 to 30 minutes to complete, as opposed to a larger full colour piece, for example, which can take hours.

"If it is painful, at least it won't be painful for long," she says.

Sydney-based tattoo artist, lobster god, says starting with a micro fine line design also gives you a chance to see if being tattooed is something you like.

"If [you're] a bit unsure about it, getting something small and fine is a good way to start."

I've heard fine line tattoos don't last. Is that true? Fine line designs can work on any skin tone, says lobster god.(Supplied: __lobster_god__)

All tattoos fade and blur a bit over time, say the artists.

The body's immune system very slowly removes parts of the ink that's been placed into the skin, and things like exposure to UV rays, or laser for professional tattoo removal, break down the ink into smaller pieces which allows the white blood cells to remove them.

"Any design having only soft and dark grey … will fade over time more than solid black," says Sydney-based artist Maxime Etienne.

"When an entire design is only grey, it could have the look of a real old tattoo after just a few years."

Tattoos on certain parts of the body can fade faster. Fingers, feet, knees and elbows can be difficult to heal and the skin regenerates faster on those spots, meaning that tattoo won't last as long.

What are the risks of a fine line tattoo? Fine line tattoos aren't always tiny, and they're not always just black and grey either.(Supplied: maxe_brother)

Sydney-based dermatologist Adrian Lim says because tattoos are breaking the skin, there will always be some risk of infection.

Tattoos in unprofessional settings can carry a risk of bloodborne infections, such as hepatis B or C, which is why modern tattoo shops follow strict hygiene routines.

If the tattoo needles go too deep into the skin, Dr Lim says there is a risk of scarring and some people can be prone to keloids.

It is also possible to be allergic to certain tattoo ink pigments, says Dr Lim.

"Red and yellow are the most problematic colours in terms of tattoo reactions," he says.

"Black tattoo (carbon) is least likely to cause allergic reactions."

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Dr Lim says if you think you're having a reaction to a tattoo, see a dermatologist.

"Blow out" is something that can happen with all tattoos — it looks like a bruise near the tattoo.

Dr Lim says this happens when the ink leaks into the subcutaneous tissue, or fat.

This can happen when the tattooist goes too deep with a needle or lets too much ink into the skin, either by going too slow or going over the same area too many times, says Clues.

Dr Lim says it can also happen in areas where the skin is very thin, or places like elbows or knees where there's lots of movement.

OK, I want a fine line tattoo. How do I go about it? Eloise Entraigues does a lot of small pet portraits in fine line black and grey.(Supplied: tattooisbyeloise)

Search online and social media to find an artist who specialises in the style you want and whose work you love. Many artists have Insta highlights showing their healed work, which is a good way to tell if they're good at what they do.

"This style of tattooing is technically very difficult," lobster god says.

"It looks really simple, but there's nowhere to hide. If a circle isn't perfect or a straight line has a little wobble in it, it's so obvious."

You can choose to get a piece of "flash" — designs the artist has pre-drawn. Some artists will only use their flash once when someone buys it, while others will tattoo the same designs over and over again.

Or you can work with an artist for your own custom design.

"It can help to collect a lot of reference images and examples of how you want your own tattoo to look," Clues says.

If you're going for a tiny tattoo, you may have to compromise on how much detail you can have, so listen to what the artist says will and won't work, explains lobster god.

What's the cost? Fine line tattoos are still painful, but the designs are quick to do.(Supplied: Cluestattoos)

Artists will either charge by the piece if it's a small design, or by the hour if it's a larger piece.

Tattoo shops tend to have a minimum set price to cover the costs of business, which does mean you could be looking at $150 or more for a tiny triangle on your ankle.

Lobster god says if the cost puts you off, you might not want to get tattooed.

"A tattoo is permanent; it doesn't have to get done every six weeks or whatever [like a haircut].

"It's a luxury and there's a luxury price attached to that."

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Amy Jayne Aesthetics in Rainham offers free radiotherapy spots removal treatment for breast cancer patients

A laser clinic is to offer free removal of spots left behind by radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer.

Amy Jayne Aesthetics, in Rainham, has specialised in tattoo removal and says it wants to help those who have been left with marks after undergoing cancer treatment.

Amy Bowler is offering a free tattoo removal service for cancer patients

Many breast cancer survivors are not aware that their radiation markers are in fact tattoos.

And once the treatment is completed the tattoos remain.

Owner Amy Bowler explained: "When undergoing radiation therapy, cancer survivors can be left with one to five pinpoint marks on the skin, marking the area for treatment.

"Radiation tattoos for some are a positive thing. Symbols of their victory and strength. For other’s these small marks are a daily reminder of a painful past. Both perspectives are understandable and to be respected.

“Having been a guest speaker across two hospitals has enabled me to bring my life changing services to cancer survivors in the local community and offer a free radiation tattoo removal programme. I love helping people and this is a way I can give something back, to raise the individual’s confidence."

Amy Bowler runs the Amy Jayne Aesthetics clinic in Rainham

Though the programme is free, a detailed consultation is required alongside clearance from a patient's doctor to ensure they are a suitable candidate for tattoo removal.

Amy Jayne Aesthetics uses the Lynton Lumina a medical-grade system, used by the NHS and private hospitals across the UK.

One breast cancer survivor, who did not want to be named, explained: "I am due to get married in August 2020, I have the most beautiful dress and the most beautiful underwear however the bra in the middle dips slightly exposing a spot which I got from radiotherapy.

"My husband to be isn’t fussed at all, he doesn’t even notice it, but for me, it’s something that bothers me when I see it and I would like to wear my wedding underwear with confidence and not be reminded of the ordeal I went through. I didn’t realise that removing the spots were an option, I have had 1 session already and I can already see such a difference."

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Mother of four has tattoo regret and a message

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Natasha Dominey does not like the placement of her tattoo.

It's not so much the tattoo Natasha Dominey doesn't like it's where it is that the Timaru mother of four now regrets.

As a teenager who loved long summer days and swimming in the sea, the wave/sun logo of surf sportswear retailer Rip Curl seemed to be the perfect symbol to express herself.

Now, at the age of 42 Dominey just wants it gone.

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Timaru mother of four Natasha Dominey wants to get rid of one of her tattoos.

Her message to other people considering a tattoo is to be very particular on where they get it.

"I was comfortable with my body and could hide it from my parents."

She managed to conceal it from them until she was 20. They were a bit shocked when she eventually told them, as in the early 1990s body ink was not that popular.

Her next tattoo, on her foot, was another logo for surf inspired apparel and accessories, Quicksilver, a stylised mountain and wave.

"I instantly regretted it and covered it with a lotus flower."

Love hearts for each child on her wrist, a meaningful phrase on her collarbone, and a Balinese symbol on her shoulder are inks she is happy with.

The YMCA youth facilitator said the tattoo that irks her ruins the look of low cut tops and is too prominent.

"All you see is this bright blue thing. I don't like it anymore though it is part of my life story."

Her children have only known her as she looks and her two eldest now adults have selected their own tattoos.

She has looked into tattoo removal costs and blue ink is the hardest to get rid of and would need three to six sessions at between $100 and $200 each.

Dominey has also entered a radio station's competition, the Great Tattoo Undo. The entry with the most public votes wins a trip to Auckland and tattoo laser removal. If she does not win then eventually she hopes to be able to afford to get it removed but does not discount getting more tattoos in the future, just not on her breasts.

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Harry Styles Explains the Problem With His Regrettable Tattoo

Harry Styles is known for going against traditional gender roles. His clothing is often androgynous and his music is, at times, very sensitive and feminine. That doesn't mean he can't enjoy a traditionally masculine activity.

Styles is a pretty big fan of sports. Specifically, he's a big fan of the Green Bay Packers. Styles recently opened up about his Packers fandom and his Packers tattoo.

Harry Styles attending a Spotify event | Rich Fury/Getty Images for Spotify How Harry Styles became a Green Bay Packers fan

During an NPR interview slated to be published on March 16, 2020, Styles was asked why he likes the Packers so much. His answer was jocular. Styles said when he was a child, he fell off his bike and started to bleed. He then noticed he bled green and gold – the Packers' signature colors.

Styles was obviously kidding, but he got a little more serious later and explained his interest in the team. He said Packers games were the first NFL games he watched. This experience instilled a love of the team in him. He also said he's a big fan of cheese, so the Packers were the team for him. After all, Green Bay is an epicenter of cheese production.

Harry Styles' flawed Green Bay Packers tattoo

He also explained his Packers tattoo. He said he discussed the team with a friend in 2012 or 2013. They both said they would get Packers tattoos if the team won an upcoming game.

Harry Styles performing on stage in Glasgow | Mark Runnacles/PA Images via Getty Images

Styles was sure the Packers would win the game. So sure, in fact, he decided to get the tattoo before they played the game. The Packers lost, but Styles still has the tattoo. Styles' decision to keep the tattoo shows a deep commitment to the team – or at least an aversion to tattoo removal.

Styles noted there are issues with his tattoo. The colors are wrong. His tattoo is black and white, which makes it look more like the logo for the University of George rather than the Packers logo.

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A Green Bay Packers' helmet in an end zone | Darren Hauck/Getty Images

This isn't the first time Styles made it known he's a Packers fan. In 2016, he performed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There he put on a cheesehead hat –  a major Packers tradition. He waved a Packers flag. He responded to fans who booed a Chicago Bears fan by saying "I can't tell you how good it is to be around people who understand what a good football team is."

Styles has had the opportunity to hang out with Donald Driver, a noted Packers player. That's an opportunity many Packers fans wish he had. Styles also has a lot of Packers merchandise, including an apron, shirts, a cheesehead, a helmet, and a blanket. That's quite the collection!

Styles is one of numerous celebrity Packers fans. Others are Lil Wayne, Ellen DeGeneres, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Renolds. Who knew they all had that in common! 

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Soliton Receives FDA Clearance of Special 510(k)

- Commercialization Milestone Towards Mid-2020 Strategic Tattoo Removal Launch -

HOUSTON, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Soliton, Inc., (Nasdaq: SOLY) ("Soliton" or the "Company"), a medical device company with a novel and proprietary platform technology licensed from The Universit y of Texas on behalf of the MD Anderson Cancer Center ("MD Anderson"), today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") clearance of the Company's Special 510(k) Premarket Notification regarding its Generation II Rapid Acoustic Pulse ("RAP") device.  

Soliton, Inc. is a medical device company with a novel and proprietary platform technology licensed from MD Anderson. The Company's first planned commercial product is designed to use rapid pulses of designed acoustic shockwaves in conjunction with existing lasers to accelerate the removal of unwanted tattoos (RAP device). In addition, higher energy versions of acoustic pulse devices are in early stages of development for potential stand-alone treatment of cellulite and other indications. (PRNewsfoto/Soliton, Inc.)

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"The FDA clearance of our Generation II RAP device marks yet another milestone on Soliton's path towards commercialization, specifically this year's strategic launch for tattoo removal," stated Christopher Capelli, MD, founder, President and CEO of Soliton. "We in itially intend to provide this generation of the device to approximately 20-25 of the top dermatologists within the United States and look forward to the resulting physician feedback and market data regarding cartridge utilization."

The Generation II RAP device delivers the same tattoo-removal technology as the Generation I device but is slightly modified for improved ease of use in the physician's office. The Generation II RAP device constitutes the underlying technology of the RAP device that will be deployed in the stra tegic U.S. tattoo removal commercial launch planned for mid-2020.  Similar technology was utilized in the Company's pivotal cellulite and proof of concept keloid scar trials.  Only the tattoo removal indication was reviewed by the FDA in this submission and cleared for marketing.

The Special 510(k) filing was submitted to the FDA on February 10, 2020 and states the device is indicated as an accessory to the 1064 nm Q-Switched laser for black ink tattoo removal in Fitzpatrick Skin Type I-III patients. Clinical trials have demonstrated that using the Company's RAP device, in conjunction with a Q-switched laser, allows for multiple passes of laser treatment in a single treatment session, resulting in accelerated fading in comparison to stand-alone laser treatment.

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About Soliton, Inc.

Soliton, Inc. is a medical device company with a novel and proprietary platform technology licensed from MD Anderson. The Company's first FDA cleared commercial product will use rapid pulses of acoustic shockwaves as an accessory to lasers for the removal of unwanted tattoos. The Company is based in Houston, Texas, and is actively engaged in bringing the Rapid Acoustic Pulse ("RAP") device to the market. The Company believes this "Soliton" method has the potential to lower tattoo removal costs for patients, while increasing profitability to practitioners, compared to current laser removal methods.  Soliton is investigating potential additional capabilities of the RAP technology in clinical and preclinical testing, including the potential to improve the appearance of cellulite by creating mechanical stress at the cellular level and inducing significant collagen growth and the potential to treat keloid and hypertrophic scars by targeting the stiffened environment in the intracellular matrix. 

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Mark Wahlberg Discussed His 'Dreadfully Painful' 5-Year Tattoo Removal Process

Mark Wahlberg was on "The Late Late Show With James Corden" on Monday night when the topic of Wahlberg's tattoo removal came up. The actor was promoting "Spenser Confidential" with co-star and comedian Iliza Shlesinger. 

The 48-year-old film star and former rapper set out to remove his body art just before filming David O Russell's 2010 film "The Fighter." He noted that not only was the process unpleasant, it took longer than he anticipated.

"It took me five years to get the tattoos removed and it's dreadfully painful," Wahlberg said. "It's like hot bacon grease getting flicked on you over and over and over again."

The actor said that he had about "eight or nine" tattoos removed that once covered his neck, stomach, arms, back and legs.

"Now what made you want to get them removed?" Corden asked.

"Maturity," Wahlberg answered. "Sensibility." 

Post Malone, or Austin Post, is making his acting debut in Wahlberg's "Spenser Confidential" and the topic of his own body art came up in the interview. "You know what, he's now since added more to his face," Wahlberg joked about his rapper co-star after Corden asked if Wahlberg had ever discussed tattoo removal with him. 

"I told [Malone] it's gonna be a lot of Bud Lights trying to get those things off you," Wahlberg said, jokingly referring to Post's deal with the Bud Light brand.

Wahlberg said that Post's response is "what every kid says" when discussing tattoos, that there is the sentimental meaning behind the ink and that removing them is not a plan of theirs. 

Mark Wahlberg at the premiere of the film "Transformers: The Last Knight" in central London on June 18, 2017. Photo: Niklas Halle'n/AFP/Getty Images

Post has previously spoken about his tattoos in great length, according to ET Online. The rapper, in an interview with GQ Style, cited his own insecurities for drawing him towards getting tattoos.

"...I'm going to put something cool on there so I can look at myself and say, 'You look cool, kid,' and have a modicum of self-confidence when it comes to my appearance," he said. 

As for Wahlberg's tattoo removal, the actor said he realized "I'm pushing 40, I've gotta do something about this." 

Tattoo Removal: 5 Things to Know

Nazanin Saedi, MD, director of the Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology Center at Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, discusses five things to know that will help you answer your patients' questions.

To say that the number of people getting tattoos has increased is a huge understatement. A 2019 survey found that almost 30% of Americans reported having at least one tattoo, and that percentage was higher among younger individuals. Although the vast majorityâ€"92%â€"reported that they had no regrets, the growing numbers of people getting tattoos means we're all likely to encounter a patient in that 8% asking about removing their body art.

1. Are All Tattoos the Same?

No. There are five different subtypes of tattoos, and the likelihood of successfully treatingâ€"or "removing," in lay terminologyâ€"them varies by type. There are:

Cosmetic tattoos: Cosmetic tattoos are placed as permanent makeup (eyebrows, lip margins). These, too, are sometimes removed at the request of a patient not happy with this decision.

Professional tattoos: Professional tattoos are placed by professional tattoo artists, typically using a vibrating needle. The pigment tends to be deposited more deeply than is the case with amateur tattoos. This deeper pigment often makes them more challenging to remove.

Amateur tattoos: Amateur tattoos are placed by nonprofessionals, often by hand or with a needle. They are usually black in color. Because other chemicals are often mixed into these inks, not all are "pure" ink, and those other products affect how successful removal of these tattoos will be.

Traumatic tattoos: Traumatic tattoos are caused by a foreign substance entering the skin. This is often something like gunpowder or residual from the road (dirt, gravel, asphalt). These injuries are treatedâ€"with varying successâ€"using the same modalities as those used to remove other types of tattoos.

Medical tattoos: Medical tattoos can be placed to identify sites for radiation therapy but can also be placed after reconstructive surgery, such as an areolar tattoo. Whereas some patients choose to keep these visible reminders of medical treatment to memorialize their struggle, others want to forget about it. A national philanthropic campaign supported by the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, called New Beginnings, provides free radiation mark removal for patients with cancer.

2. Are All Lasers the Same?

In a word, no. Two types of lasers are used to treat tattoos:

QS lasers generate nanosecond bursts of laser light that break apart tattoo pigment in the dermis. This results in very rapid heating and causes shattering of tattoo particles. The shattered pigment fragments either remain in the dermis, where they are slowly resorbed, or are removed by the lymphatic system. Tattoo fragments removed lymphatically are then sequestered in lymph nodes and subsequently cleared.

Picosecond lasers have pulse durations in the picosecond range (one trillionth of a second). Picosecond laser treatments cause significant photomechanical effects that lead to mechanical breakup of the pigment particles. These particles are smaller than those produced by QS lasers and are easier for the body to clear.

Although it was initially thought that picosecond lasers would replace QS lasers, there is currently no good evidence that picosecond lasers are significantly better. Lasers with longer pulse durations, or lasers that emit their energy over a longer period, can cause scarring to the area and should not be used. Because of the myriad factors that can affect the success of tattoo treatment, trials directly comparing different lasers are difficult to conduct and the results often cannot be widely applied to other populations.

3. When Is the Best Time to Remove a Tattoo?

Sometimes people decide that they want to be rid of an impulsively acquired tattoo almost immediately. Unfortunately, it's not that simple or quick. Typically, I suggest to my patients that it is best to wait at least 6-8 weeks before beginning tattoo treatment. Tattoos that have been present for longer than 3 years, which allows more time for the pigment to settle deeper into the dermis, as well as those placed on extremities can be harder to treat. In my experience, most people will need more than six to eight treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart. It's important to be sure that patients understand that this will be neither a quick nor a painless process. Even though the area being treated is anesthetized with topical or injectable agents before beginning treatment, removing a tattoo hurts! Patients can ice the treated area afterward or take over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen.

4. Are All Colors Treated the Same?

No. The theory of selective photothermolysis teaches us that different colors in the tattoo pigment require different wavelengths. The best outcome occurs with use of wavelength that is preferentially absorbed by the color of the tattoo pigment.

Laser devices for tattoo removal deliver energy in four different wavelengths. Different colors in the tattoo require different wavelengths for the most effective outcome.

The 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser is ideal for treating black, dark blue, and brown tattoos, whereas the 532-nm laser can treat brown, orange, red, yellow, and rose colors. The 694-nm ruby laser is effective at treating tattoo pigments that are black, blue, green, and purple. The 755-nm alexandrite laser can be used to remove black, blue, and green tattoos.

Usually, more than one laser is needed for optimal treatment of multicolored tattoos, making them more challenging to treat.

5. And the Big Question: How Successful Is Tattoo Treatment?

Many factors affect how completely a tattoo can be removed. The patient's own skin color, how long the tattoo has been in place, where on the body the tattoo is found, and the colors and chemicals of the ink used can all affect success. Even when a tattoo has been successfully treated and all of the ink is cleared, most patients are left with some degree of residual hypopigmentation in the area. In a lighter-skinned patient, that may not be particularly noticeable. However, in darker-skinned patients, the contrast is more noticeable.

Treating light-colored (pink, tan, blush, white) tattoos with a QS or picosecond laser can cause paradoxical darkening. This happens after the initial pulse and is caused as the dye shifts from an oxidized state to a reduced state. Titanium dioxide or iron oxide, commonly found in red pigments, are more likely to cause this reaction.

The frequency of specific adverse events varies depending on the type of laser used in treatment. The most common adverse effects of both QS and picosecond laser treatments are bleeding, blister formation, and infection. These all typically resolve fairly quickly and without sequelae. The risk for scarring is generally quite low. Often, posttreatment scarring can be attributed to energy levels that are too high, causing hotspots within the beam, or abnormal healing after treatment. Local or widespread allergic reactions are infrequent adverse events but more commonly occur when treating tattoos using red inks. All of these reactions are treated using the same conventional therapies used for burns or secondary infections arising from any other cause.

As noted above, dyspigmentation (whether hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation) is a potential risk that is most likely to occur in patients with darker skin (Fitzpatrick skin types V and VI). The 1064-nm QS Nd:YAG laser has reduced the risk for dyspigmentation compared with other lasers in those with dark skin. It has traditionally been considered the laser of choice for darker skin types. Its picosecond counterpart can also be safely used to treat darkly pigmented tattoos in darker skin types. It is important to discuss sun avoidance pre- and post-treatment to minimize risk for dyspigmentation.

Nazanin Saedi, MD, is the director of Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology Center at Jefferson University Hospitals. She is a board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist specializing in dermatologic surgery and cosmetic dermatology.

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Britney Spears hints she's ready to remove matching tattoo she shares with Kevin Federline

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About 16 years ago, a then-married Britney Spears and Kevin Federline got two matching tattoos while out on vacation in Ireland. Now, the "Toxic" singer is ready to bid farewell to the little pink dice on her left wrist.

"Albert Einstein once said "God does not play dice with the universe" .... so maybe I shouldn't have gotten the pink dice 7 on my left arm," Spears mused on Tuesday against a set of Instagram photos showing off her dice tattoo. "7 on my left arm!!!!! I don't even like ink .... guess I should remove it ?!?!!!!"

The photos were from the photoshoot she posted the day prior to celebrate boyfriend Sam Asghari's birthday.

Federline's matching tattoo dice, which he still has on his wrist, were colored blue.

The couple divorced in 2007 and share sons Sean and Jayden, who are 14 and 13, respectively.

This isn't the first time Spears opted to remove ink that she no longer wanted. In 2008, she removed a Kabbalah tattoo from the back of her neck, which was reportedly inspired by her friend and "Me Against the Music" collaborator Madonna.

That tattoo, which she got in 2004, was supposedly to promote healing.

Pondering about tattoo removal was just one of the many topics Britney brought up on Tuesday. She posted a series of photos that revealed just how much the 38-year-old had on her mind that day.

One photo called out people playing mind games, saying they "make me believe you are a waste of my energy" while another called for surrounding herself with people "who want to see you grow."

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Leaving gang life: Prisoner's first step to freedom is painful tattoo removal

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Brendan Price removes inmates' unwanted tattoos so they have better prospects when they get out.

For one Waikeria Prison inmate, the removal of a 30-year-old tattoo is worth the feeling of being splashed with hot fat. The man, who Stuff has agreed not to identify, is having a Mongrel Mob and bulldog facial tattoo removed by laser.

He's the first "customer" of the day for tattoo removalist Brendan Price, who regularly travels to the Waikato prison to remove unwanted tattoos from inmates set on a fresh start.

For this 50-year-old inmate, the pain doesn't lessen, even after six sessions. The once dark tattoo has faded to a light outline. 

The inmate has several tattoos, all of them inked on when he first landed in prison in 1989. The other tattoos he can cover with clothing but he wants the ink on his face removed as he's no longer an active member of the gang.

"I think of my mokos and the work I am going to do when I get out, that is what it is about."

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The Waikeria inmate got all of his tattoos in 1989 while in jail.

The difference is clear. He reports that his visitors are quite surprised when they see him without the prominence of the facial tattoo. 

The first laser was painful. His face swelled up and blistered. But, he believes it was worth it.

"It is like having little bits of hot fat splashed into your face," he says. "It's more annoying now. The first time was sore but since then it is just an annoying feeling and you just want it to hurry up and finish, but it's all for a good cause."

We are in one of the prison's medical rooms when Price, from HB Laser Clinic, starts unpacking his mobile machine. The inmate is handed protection eye goggles, while observers are also given protective glasses. The light the laser emits is similar to a welding torch, which can cause eye burn if not protected. 

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The Waikeria inmate wants to ensure his tattoos don't hinder his job opportunities once he's released.

A former policeman of 18 years, Price was tired of seeing young men coming out of jail with tattoos on their faces. He thought the ink was ruining their opportunities.

"I had one guy in Waikeria who wanted his back patch off because he was sick of going to the beach with his kids and having to leave his shirt on," Price says. "He had been to the beach before and took his shirt off and some other person had seen it and fronted up to him with his kids right there and he was never going to do that again."

In 2017 Oamaru man Mark Cropp made global headlines after his heartfelt plea for someone to help him remove the word 'Devest8' from his face, which he said was preventing him from finding work. He'd been tattooed in prison. Last year Puk Kireka was also in the spotlight after rapper 50 Cent mocked him for having 'notorious' on his face. Kireka, a former Mongrel Mob member, later obtained a job at a gym.

Price's wife also removes tattoos for members of the public at her beauty salon, but Price thinks men would be more comfortable coming to a male Māori to get the procedure. His business was initially set up solely to help former gang members. He'd assumed people would line up after their release, to avoid repercussions in prison, but has been surprised how many inside have jumped at the offer. 

Tattoo removal typically costs about $300 a session, Price offers inmates a heavily discounted rate. 

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Waikeria Prison is one of five prisons where Brendan Price removes tattoos from inmates.

"I have had some which have said if they get the bash, well then so be it. They want to distance themselves from the gangs." 

Price is based in Hawke's Bay, but travels to Waikeria and Spring Hill, Mangaroa, Whanganui and Rimutaka prisons.While the interest is high and the cost is fairly minimal it's still a big decision for the inmates. Prisoners' families typically wear the cost but Price believes that having the inmates pay is an incentive to keep it off.

Price continues the offer when the inmates are on probation, outside the wire, to ensure they finish what they started. Some men will try and have their tattoos removed before a parole hearing, so they look better.

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Inmates use anything they can get their hands on to make soot for tattoo ink - like jandal rubber, pen ink, and plastic cutlery.

Despite his time in the police force Price was surprised by the ingenuity of the inmates. 

"They're using plastic cutlery, jandal rubber, plastic phone cards, printer cartridge, boot polish, pen ink - anything they can make soot out of they'll use." 

That's despite a Department of Corrections ban on inmates tattooing each other, or even having items used for tattooing. It's a disciplinary offence for a prisoner to tattoo another prisoner, consent to receive a tattoo or tattoo themselves. 

Once they have made soot they then use the likes of shampoo to help make it into ink and etch it into their bodies.

"What they can make out of nothing, it's incredible. If they could harness their powers and put them to good use they'd make millions.

"I used to be able to think I could tell quite easily the difference between an amateur tattoo and a professional one but nowadays the art is amazing and when you consider sometimes they're doing it by the light of a lighter in the dark."

He's also seen some really horrendous jobs.

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Brendan Price was tied of guys putting tattoos on their faces and damaging their opportunities once they had done their time.

"Like putting it on backwards, doing it in the mirror. Or the wrong spelling. There was one which said original but was spelled Organl. And that's the thing, what they're doing to themselves is going to affect their ability to get jobs, affect their interaction with other people."

Skin that's been tattooed will not go back to its original colour, but can get pretty close. 

Price says he can get it to the point where you have to look closely to see there was a tattoo there.

After the laser removal, the inmate is given a spray of liquid bandage, along with some aloe vera gel and ice packs to help with the heat and swelling. Then he's off to his cell to rest for an hour or so.

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Brendan Price does laser removal on inmates at a heavily discounted cost.

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Britney Spears Says She's Considering Removing Her and Kevin Federline's Matching Tattoo

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Britney Spears is revealing she's contemplating removing her and Kevin Federline's matching tattoo.

The now divorced couple had a pair of dice tatted on their wrists while on a vacation in Ireland in 2004. At the time, it may have seemed like a "Lucky" souvenir from their getaway, but upon reflection, Britney is considering removing the tattoo. She says on Instagram, "Albert Einstein once said 'God does not play dice with the universe … so maybe I shouldn't have gotten the pink dice 7 on my left arm !!!!! I don't even like ink …. guess I should remove it ?!?!!!!"

Brit previously removed a tattoo, which was reportedly inspired by friend Madonna from her neck in 2008.

Her potential tattoo removal is just one of the many things the singer is sharing on her latest Instagram posting spree. She's been sharing countless photos for her followers, because she says she's "not sure which pic I liked best," so she's posting them all. 

She also wished boyfriend Sam Asghari an early happy birthday. This year, the model is turning 26, so they marked the happy occasion with a series of sexy snapshots in their bathing suits, hers being a gift from her grandmother. "Happy early B-day to this man!!!!! I adore and love him so much!!!!" the mother-of-two wrote. "Happy Birthday @samasghari!!!!!!"

In addition, the pop star is quite proud of a vintage dress she thrifted. Britney says the dress was "adorable" as is, but she decided to remove a small section of fabric since it was a ruffle and she doesn't like a ruffle. Instead, she used the fabric as a headband. 

While the star's worn many a designer item in her time, she insists, "The way the dress is threaded is so damn cool … I've never worn something so distinguished in my life!!!"

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AEW: Cody Rhodes Fan Launches Tattoo Removal GoFundMe

Last weekend, All Elite Wrestling's Cody Rhodes debuted some new ink during the promotion's pay-per-view Revolution. Accompanied by a live rendition of his theme music, Cody showed the world his new neck tattoo of the Nightmare Family logo as he prepared to face off against his former best friend, Maxwell Jacob Friedman. It didn't take long for people to share their thoughts on the new look -- and one fan even launched a GoFundMe campaign to "Help get Cody a tattoo removal."

According to the description on the page, the tattoo played a contributing factor to Cody's eventual loss to MJF: "Cody just unveiled a horrible tattoo on AEW Revolution. The tattoo clearly was a major factor in him losing his match against MJF, and it's just really really ugly. I'm sure Cody is embarrassed and probably regrets it. Let's raise some money so Cody can afford to get it removed." At the time of writing, the campaign has earned a grand total of $15.

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As it turns out, these fans aren't the only ones who don't enjoy the logo emblazoned on his neck. His wife Brandi has shared her feelings on Cody's decision, admitting during a post-Revolution press conference that she doesn't like it. Despite her feelings on the subject, Brandi stressed how she isn't making her husband's decisions for him. She noted how, if she wanted to do something, he also wouldn't be in charge of her choice.

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"I'm the one person that doesn't like the neck tattoo, I don't like it. I've said it, there it is," she told Sportskeeda. "I know a lot of wives like to be really hands on. My husband makes his own decisions, he's allowed to make his own decisions. So if I decided to do something crazy, he can just let me make my own decisions."

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Soliton Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results

HOUSTON, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Soliton, Inc., (Nasdaq: SOLY) ("Soliton" or the "Company"), a medical device company with a novel and proprietary platform technology licensed from The University of Texas on behalf of the MD Anderson Cancer Center ("MD Anderson"), today reporte d financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019.

Soliton, Inc. is a medical device company with a novel and proprietary platform technology licensed from MD Anderson. The Company's first planned commercial product is designed to use rapid pulses of designed acoustic shockwaves in conjunction with existing lasers to accelerate the removal of unwanted tattoos (RAP device). In addition, higher energy versions of acoustic pulse devices are in early stages of development for potential stand-alone treatment of cellulite and other indications. (PRNewsfoto/Soliton, Inc.)

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Recent Company Highlights:

Completed pivotal cellulite clinical trial with all required patients successfully treated across four clinical sites and initiated patient follow-up visits

Completed 12-week keloid proof-of-concept clinical trial with positive results

Submitted 510(k) for the updates to the Gen 2 device for the tattoo removal indication

Entered into 3-year development agreement with Emphysys for design and engineering services related to the acoustical shockwave therapy

Significant 2019 Company Milestones:

Completed initial public offering and listing on NASDAQ on February 19, 2019

Received FDA Clearance of initial device on May 24, 2019, clearing the device for use as an accessory to a 1064 Q-switch laser for tattoo removal

Honored with the "Best in Session" award by the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, the world's largest scientific organization in the field of medical laser applications

Added to the Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes in June 2019

Demonstrated in proof-of-concept trial the ability of technology to deliver "acoustic subcision," a key step for the potential treatment using the device, if approved, of cellulite dimples and ridges

Initiated a full, four-site pivotal clinical trial for the treatment of cellulite, with results expected in Q1 2020

Increased the size of the patent portfolio with an additional 31 patents filed and 17 patents granted

Closed two private placements for a total of $15.95 million in gross proceeds

Dr. Chris Capelli, Soliton's President, CEO and co-founder, commented, "We achieved significant clinical and corporate milestones in 2019 that we believe will prove fundamental to Soliton's future success. The completion of Company's initial public offering last February highlights the long-term opportunity for our investors. In conjunction with an FDA clearance of our Rapid Acoustic Pulse ("RAP") device for tattoo removal in May, we look forward to leveraging the platform technology for the potential treatment, if approved, of cellulite and keloid scars. We believe the positive results from our 12-week keloid proof-of-concept study further validate our growth opportunity."

"Based on the solid foundation we built in 2019, we are entering 2020 with strong momentum and look forward to a number of key mi lestones we believe will drive our future success. We are on track to release the results from our cellulite pivotal study in the first quarter and to submit our FDA filing for the treatment of cellulite in the second quarter of 2020. Most notable is our anticipated mid-2020 launch of our RAP device for tattoo removal.  While we expect the early revenues from this launch to be limited, we expect the applicable market dynamic and physician use information generated to be invaluable. 2020 will be a turning point in Soliton's history as we seek to transition into a commercial entity," Dr. Capelli concluded.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Financial Results:

Operating expenses for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019 were $3.3 million, as compared to $2.1 million in the fourth quarter 2018. The increase was primarily attributable to higher general and administrative expenses resulting from hiring new employees, including executives, and increases in costs related to operating as a public company. Operating expenses for the full year ended December 31, 2019 were $12.9 million, as compared to $8.2 million in the full year 2018. The increase was primarily attributable to higher general and administrative expenses resulting from the hiring of new employees, including executives, and increases in the costs related to operating as a public company.

Net loss for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019 was $3.3 million, or $0.20 basic and diluted net loss per share, compared with net income of $2.7 million, or $1.41 basic and diluted net loss per share, for the fourth quarter 2018. Net loss for the full year ended December 31, 2019 was $13.9 million, or $1.01 basic and diluted net loss per share, compared with net loss of $10.6 million, or $5.64 basic and diluted net loss per share, for the full year 2018.

Total cash was $12.1 million as of December 31, 2019, compared to $8.7 million as of September 30, 2019. During the fourth quarter Soliton entered into definitive agreements with certain institutio nal and accredited investors to raise aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $6.25 million through the private placement of its equity securities. The financing was led by Remeditex Ventures, LLC, the Company's largest shareholder.

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About Soliton, Inc.

Soliton, Inc. is a medical device company with a novel and proprietary platform technology licensed from MD Anderson. The Company's first FDA cleared commercial product will use rapid pulses of acoustic shockwaves as an accessory to lasers for the removal of unwanted tattoos. The Company is based in Houston, Texas, and is actively engaged in bringing the Rapid Acoustic Pulse ("RAP") device to the market. The Company believes this "Soliton" method has the potential to lower tattoo removal costs for patients, while increasing profitability to practitioners, compared to current laser removal methods.  Soliton is investigating potential additional capabilities of the RAP technology in clinical and preclinical testing, including the potential to improve the appearance of cellulite by creati ng mechanical stress at the cellular level and inducing significant collagen growth and the potential to treat keloid and hypertrophic scars by targeting the stiffened environment in the intracellular matrix.

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Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the ability to successfully complete the clinical trials planned for 2020 and to report data from such trials on a timely basis, to submit our FDA filing for the treatment of cellulite in the second quarter of 2020 and to receive FDA clearance for such indication, to effectively commercialize our products, and the ability of the RAP device to successfully treat cellulite and fibrotic scars. These statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. Although Soliton believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Soliton has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncerta inties, and other factors, including those discussed under in our SEC filings, including under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2019 we filed with the SEC on March 2, 2020 and updated from time to time in our Form 10-Q filings and in our other public filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. Soliton undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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