We are given an opportunity for a fresh start on National Tattoo Removal Day, celebrated annually on August 14. This day was founded by Astanza Laser, the leading innovator of laser tattoo removal methods, to raise awareness of the possibilities and benefits of safe tattoo removal through the use of a laser. Tattoo removal processes have been around since the invention of modern tattoo application processes. So whether it’s an ex’s name or a poorly made decision, there is a laser treatment just for you. This day was thoughtfully placed a month after National Tattoo Day, and six months after Valentine’s Day. Read on to find out why.
We have all either been in this situation or know someone who has. It’s a crazy night where liquor speaks a little bit louder than logic, or we choose to make a declaration of love because we thought it would last forever, and we end up getting parts of our bodies inked.
Statistics show that one in seven American adults who have a tattoo regret getting it. To put that in perspective, that means approximately 14% of the 21% of people who have tattoos wish they could take that decision back. If you fall into this group, we have good news for you — you can! The art of tattooing has been practiced throughout the years and can be traced back to before 3000 B.C. Archeologists have discovered mummified human remains with tattoos, and although older tattooing methods such as skin piercing or puncturing using a mallet could not be rectified, modern-day tattooing has brought about modern-day solutions for unwanted tattoos.
Laser tattoo removal has been in existence since the ’90s and is still the safest and most effective way of getting rid of unwanted ink. Laser technology has improved over the years, developing from continuous-wave lasers to Q-switched lasers. Astanza is one of the leading companies in aesthetic laser technology, and are the creators of National Tattoo Removal Day. This holiday was set on August 14, 30 days after National Tattoo Day, which is the length of time a tattoo needs to heal before being removed. It also falls six months after Valentine’s Day, which is also typically the time needed to remove an unwanted medium-sized tattoo of a name — bye, bye ex-lover!
