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IPL Tattoo Removal

Friday, August 21st, 2009
IPL Tattoo Removal

IPL Tattoo Removal

Pioneered by Dr. Patrick Bitter, IPL tattoo removal is becoming a popular method of tattoo removal among Dermatologists and skin care professionals. IPL emits high intensity light pulses (not lasers) to penetrate the skin and do away with tattoo pigment. As a result of this process there may be some scarring involved along with dark or light spots on the skin depending on the skin color of the patient. In many cases the light or dark spots fade with time.

IPL therapy is not the same as laser therapy. IPL sends short bursts of intense light through a prism into the skin and causes the tattoo pigment to break up and be absorbed by the body. It is said the farther from the heart the tattoo is the longer the healing process when using IPL to remove a tattoo.
Light skinned people of European descent with dry, non-oily skin make the best candidates for ipl. Dark skinned nationalities have a higher chance of hypopigmentation of the treated area.

The average professional tattoo requires 5 or more treatments with dark pigmented tattoo requiring the most number of treatments. The treated area swells and turns a pale color immediately following treatment, but the swelling subsides quickly followed by blistering and scab formation. Skin tones return to normal after about two weeks and the treated area should be protected from the suns’ rays for six weeks following the treatment.

Overall IPL is very safe with less than a 2% chance of scarring or pigmentation change.

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Nuviderm Pre-Treatment Saves Money on Laser Removal

Monday, August 17th, 2009

You can trust nuviderm because nuviderm works, nuviderm removes tattoos.

You can trust nuviderm because nuviderm works, nuviderm removes tattoos.

So suppose you’ve read about all your tattoo removal options and you’ve reached the conclusion that Nuviderm is the best choice for you.

You place an order, wait a couple of days, and there it is! You tear open the package, read the instructions, and begin your treatment.

You wake up the next morning and, hey wait a minute, that tattoo is still there!?!

First thing you should do is sit down and re-read the instructions.

OK, it takes anywhere up to 8 – 12 or more treatment sessions to fade or remove your tattoo. You calm down and continue your treatment program.

That brings us to the photo of the tanning bed.

If used improperly the UV rays emitted by a simple tanning bed can have the same detrimental effects on your skin as real sunlight. Under use will not have the desired effect and to frequent use or using it at to strong a setting will over do the desired effect and damage the skin. The same is true with

It often requires 8 to 12 or 14 treatments before a tattoo is gone or close to being gone. Read the instructions. Do people really believe that a deeply embedded tattoo will just disappear without any effort? After all it was meant to be PERMANENT which would indicate that it will not be easy to remove. Those 5 or 6 Nuviderm treatments will translate into an equal or greater number of laser treatments at 40 times the cost. Or you could change to a tattoo cream, pay hundreds more and never rid yourself of that tattoo.

Back to Nuviderm…

Now you’ve gone through 5 or 6 treatments and you’re not satisfied for some reason. Out of luck? Nope!

We believe so much in Nuviderm that we offer a 6 month Money-Back Guarantee. You can read about it right here .

We’re serious about tattoo removal and we know you are too. As professional tattoo removal specialists, we’re thoroughly familiar with all of today’s options. We offer Nuviderm because we know it works.

Nuviderm isn’t perfect, but there are 2 alternatives to removal – very painful and much, much more expensive laser or easy to use, refreshing on the skin but basically worthless tattoo cream. We give you an effective compromise between the two.

The choice is yours…choose wisely.

But don’t take my word for it. Find out for yourself, risk free. Order now .

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Fast and Easy Tattoo Removal?

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Worlds most tattooed woman

Worlds most tattooed woman

Fast and easy tattoo removal does not exist and from the look on Isobel’s face, she could’nt care less.  One of the things that concerns so many people when they first get a tattoo is if their beautiful ink is going to fade and look cheesy as time goes by. While that may have been true of your grandfather’s WWII mermaid tat, today’s ink is meant to be permanent.

And it’s that permanency that causes all the trouble when it comes time for you and your tattoo to part company.

Whatever the reason you’ve decided to go through the tattoo removal process, it shouldn’t surprise you that getting all of that ink to disappear isn’t any easy task.

There are five different processes in use today, but only carving out a chunk of your skin with a scalpel, called the excision method, is likely to make smaller tattoos disappear in just one visit.

Using a cosmetic acid based product, like Nuviderm, is fast becoming the preferred alternative for  people who want to fade or completely remove their tattoos without spending a lot of money and bleeding all over the floor.

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is  a cosmetic acid used by doctors, health spas and individuals to remove facial fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and yes, tattoos.

In addition to being safe and inexpensive, products like Nuviderm are the only ones that can be reliably used by do-it-yourselfers who want to avoid getting de-inked in a doctor’s or tattoo removal professional’s office.

If it’s time to lose your tattoo, Nuviderm tattoo removal should be your best choice.

For todays edition of Nuviderm Reviews all we have to say is, if everyone was as happy with their tattoo(s) as Isobel there would be no need for tattoo removal products. As a matter of fact since that photo was taken Isobel has shaved her head and begun tattooing her scalp and forehead.

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Nuviderm Tattoo Removal Mailbag

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

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I came in this morning and as usual was going through the email when I came upon this from Sara:

Hi,

I have a question. I have a birthmark, and I already did the YAG laser but I have not finished it yet. Do you think, if I try your product, it would  work?

Thank you,
Sara

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Answer:

Sara,

We do not know if Nuviderm will work on birthmarks. You should contact a Dermatologist for a professional opinion first.

There are those “self proclaimed”  tattoo removal creams/gels which are actually nothing more than a skin fade cream or gel – they do not fade or remove tattoos, they just fade the skin pigment above the tattoo giving the impression that the tattoo is fading when in reality it is the skin pigment above the tattoo that is fading and not the tattoo itself. One of those products might help you, but again, consult your Dermatologist.

Nuviderm

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I have two reasons for showing you this communication between Nuviderm and a potential customer.

1).  I would say most, if not all,  of our competitors would have said “Yes our product will remove your birthmark, place your order and we’ll get it right out to you.”

We aren’t familiar with birthmarks and suggested she consult her Dermatologist.

2). The information we gave her about tattoo removal creams and gels is true, one of those might work on her. If her birthmark is an area of concentrated skin pigment then a skin fade cream might help and that is basically what the tattoo removal creams and gels are, skin fade creams marketed as tattoo removers. They are not tattoo removers. The only way a skin fade cream could fade a tattoo is if used in combination with exfoliation- like the “Balm” we hear advertised on the radio and see on internet ads.

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What You Need to Know About Tattoo Removal Creams

Monday, August 10th, 2009

As Good As Any Tattoo Fade Cream Currently Available - and Cheaper

As Good As Any Tattoo Fade Cream Currently Available - and Cheaper

Tattoo removal creams contain chemicals that are typically used to treat dark circles under the eyes and certain skin discolorations, usually of the face. According to this site, which uses the exact same ingredients as this product it is also used to lighten more intimate areas of the body…we had no idea! Pigment lighteners mild enough to fade sex organs do not have the ability to fade or remove tattoo ink which is much deeper than skin pigment. People have used these creams/gels, many of which contain Hydroquinone, in an attempt to fade tattoos, but they are a waste of money.

Tattoo Removal Creams/Gels -  Pros

  • None

Tattoo Removal Creams/Gels -  Cons

  • Many of these products contain Hydroquinone which is believed to be carcinogenic. Use of this chemical has been banned in many European and Asian countries.
  • Some Hydroquinone-based creams are available in the U.S. by prescription only.
  • Long-term use for tattoo removal in not recommended.
  • The current crop of tattoo removal creams/gels do absolutely nothing unless used in conjunction with dermabrasion and dermabrasion doesn’t need a cream to work. It is an entirely different method of tattoo removal. Go figure!

Tattoo Removal Alternatives

  • Laser Tattoo Removal
  • Dermabrasion/Salabrasion – again, dermabrasion is its own tattoo removal method – no cream/gel necessary
  • Excision
  • Nuviderm (TCA-based Chemical Removal)

Before deciding to use tattoo removal creams, make sure you thoroughly understand the risks as well as the alternate technologies available.

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RFID Tattoo Ink – Freaky!

Sunday, August 9th, 2009
RFID Barcode for Humans

RFID Barcode for Humans

A process developed by Somark Innovations makes it possible, using a biocompatible Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ink to identify individuals and animals from up to 4 feet away. The ink is invisible or colored,  does’nt contain any metals,  is 100% biocompatible and is chemically inert.

The process involves a geometric array of micro-needles and reusable applicator with a one time use capsule. It takes about 10 seconds to apply to the dermis, or second layer of skin, where it will reside for the life of the individual.

Currently, it is being marketed for use on farm animals to be used instead of branding or ear tagging and can track the animal as it moves through the food chain to your grill making it easier to backtrack cases of mad cow disease or identify stolen cattle. It will also be available for pets so they can be more easily reunited with their owners should they become lost and picked up by the local pound or animal rescue group.

It is currently being considered for military personnel because as the technology develops and the tracking distance increases the ink could be used to track and rescue combat troops. It could help identify friends or foes, prevent friendly fire and help save soldiers lives.

No word yet if current tattoo removal methods work on this new ink, but we’ll keep you posted on developments in that department.

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Managing Your Tattoo Removal Expectations

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Tattoo Surgery?

Tattoo Surgery?

If you’re looking for a one-visit solution to having small to medium-sized tattoos removed, be prepared to go under the knife.  That’s because skin surgery, which involves removing the tattoo using a scalpel to physically cut it out of your arm, leg, chest, breast or wherever it’s located, is the only way to wake up with a tattoo and go to bed at the end of the day without one.

But what if the idea of having local anesthesia injected into some sensitive part of your body with a hypodermic needle, followed by someone slicing and cutting through multiple layers of skin with a sharp object bothers you? You have a safe and mostly painless alternative.

Nuviderm, the chemical-based liquid is formulated from the same substance that is currently used to treat acne scars and to perform beautifying face peels every day.

But while Nuviderm will remove or severely fade your tattoo, regardless of the colored pigments used, it doesn’t happen overnight.

When you received your tattoo the ink was injected into the second layer of skin, that’s what makes it permanent. You must first peel through the 1st layer of skin which takes 3 to 5 treatment cycles with each cycle lasting for 3 to 6 weeks.

Once you have peeled through the 1st layer you will begin peeling out the ink in the second layer of skin one thin layer at a time until the tattoo has faded enough for a cover up or is completely gone. The entire process usually takes several months. There is no fast way to remove a tattoo, even Laser removal takes several months.

Dermal abrasion and most other solutions take just as long, or longer, and come with far too many risks (and pain) to suit most people.

Best of all, with Nuviderm, you can do it all yourself ! Each order comes with complete and easy-to-understand instructions. And no matter how thoroughly you search through the package, you won’t find any sharp objects!

Check out Nuviderm. It’s rapidly becoming the preferred solution to removing tattoos.

Got questions? Find the answers here.

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Nuviderm vs. Laser Tattoo Removal in Progress

Thursday, August 6th, 2009
A Nuviderm Faded Tattoo Compared to a Laser Faded Tattoo

A Nuviderm Faded Tattoo Compared to a Laser Faded Tattoo

Today’s blog records an individuals 7th laser tattoo removal treatment using her own words and photographs to describe what it’s like to undergo laser treatment for the removal of  a tattoo.

We begin the story on the day of the 7th session with a photo of the tattoo after 6 previous laser treatments followed by comments and photos of the tattoo after the seventh session.

The reason for showing a laser removal on a blog that advocates the removal of tattoos with Nuviderm TCA is for the purposes of comparison. A laser beam creates a severe burn, reaching temperatures up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit in the dermis and surrounding tissue, not a pleasant feeling. It literally creates a micro explosion when the laser beam strikes the tattoo pigment. That’s why, as you read the story below, the young lady is concerned that the topical pain killer applied before the procedure has not had enough time to fully deaden the skin before the procedure begins.

By comparison, Nuviderm gradually peels thin layers of skin begining with the epidermis, or top layer of skin, down to the dermis, or second layer of skin, where the ink pigment resides. It doesn’t involve the pain of laser removal and it is certainly far cheaper. A one ounce bottle of Nuviderm has the ink removing power of $750 – $1000.00 or more of laser treatments and costs $39.95. Nuviderm can sometimes blister the skin and itch like crazy as the skin peels away, but that is nothing compared to what you are about see and read in the story below.

Laser is the high tech way of removing a tattoo so people naturally assume the high cost means it’s better, safer, less painful, less likely to leave a scar and more likely to work. Well, on all counts the preceding statement is wrong because, as we all know, sometimes the best way to get something done is also the simplest and least expensive.

Below is one persons experience with Laser Tattoo Removal:

January 18, 2009

“On Friday at 5pm I had my seventh tattoo removal appointment. I was a little nervous because the numbing cream had not been on my skin for as long as usual. She was extra punctual this time and I had been counting on those extra 15 – 20 minutes in the waiting room. Sure enough, it hurt a lot more this time than last time. Above is my first tattoo, which I got in 1993. I have never been happy with it. I always had a different vision for it and it never looked like I wanted it to. My dislike for this tattoo is what initiated my reconsideration of having any tattoos at all. This is how it looked on Friday during my lunch break, a few hours before the seventh treatment”.

“This is Friday night. After the laser, the tattoo gets a thick coat of triple antibiotic ointment, then a cold pack, then a wrap. This photo was taken at home after the ice pack melted. The ankle tattoo always blisters pretty badly. I think its the location. None of the other tattoos blister like that and I am quite thankful. It’s really nasty and sensitive. This photo was taken just when I was going to remove the wrap and noticed some ooze. I figured you’d want to see it, so…”

“This is how it looked Saturday. Know what I did on Saturday? Worked. Eight hours of overtime. It was actually kind of fun because the guy I share an office with wasn’t there so Alex let me borrow his small speakers and I played music all day. It was kind of great. I got a lot done.”

“The next tattoo photo is pretty gross, so to lessen the impact, please take a few moments to view this photo of Porro from this morning. I was sitting on the edge of the bed, ready to apply some ointment to the tattoos, and I noticed him next to me having a bath. He paused momentarily to allow me a photo. See how sweet?”


“This is the gross photo! That’s a large-ish blister in the center and it is surrounded by smaller, less threatening blisters. I say the center blister is large-ish because you haven’t seen what they looked like before! I hope to post photos of the earlier treatments to track progress but I have to first organize the photos on my computer. Yes, they were big and nasty. This is still how it looks right now, approximately 53 hours after the treatment. The blisters will gradually go down and the outer layer of skin gets dry and rough. Then it peels off, revealing a fresh faded tattoo. I’ll post more photos in a week or so. Ready…set…go!”


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The Nuviderm Tattoo Removal Process

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

We're speechless...

We're speechless...

The nuviderm tattoo removal process was developed as the result of a six year study by two English Plastic Surgeons looking for a safer,  effective and more affordable alternative to painful and expensive tattoo removal techniques in use during the time period from the end of World War II and the mid 1960’s

After observing the results of close to 1000 male and female study participants, the doctors determined that the active ingredient in Nuviderm represented that safe and effective alternative they were seeking.

Over time Nuviderm removes thin layers  of the epidermis  until it reaches the dermis ( 2nd layer of skin) where the tattoo pigment was deposited and slowly begins to remove the ink. It continues working on that layer until the tattoo is either completely removed or significantly faded.

Chemically removing layers of skin is a common and accepted practice used for facial peels, treating skin scars and other blemishes. This is commonly accepted science and it is so safe that you can do it yourself.

You can expect to need 6 – 10 treatment cycles with each cycle lasting 3 to 6 weeks. This compares favorably to painful  laser tattoo removal procedures requiring several treatments over multiple 6 to 8 week treatment cycles.

Each order of Nuvierm  also contains complete and easy-to-follow usage instructions so you can immediately begin the process.

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