A ^Retired Plastic Surgeon's Notebook

Tattoo Regrets

womens-ladies-tattoosSeattle Plastic Surgeon Discusses Tattoo Removal. 

Recently a laser manufacturer surveyed some 65 tattooees in a Los Angeles shopping mall. They had two questions. 1. At what age did you get your first tattoo? 2. Do you regret getting your tattoo? Look at these results:18 or younger: 71% with regrets.  19-25: 14% with regrets.   26-35: 14% with regrets.   Over 36: 0% with regrets.

SOOOOO……..if you are 18 or younger, just wait a few years or you could be in for some big time regret and some big time $$$$$ for removal. And removal is never perfect. Even the most advanced lasers leave some textural changes in the skin.

I’ve told my three teenagers that I’ll give them $1000 on their 21st birthday if they are tattoo and piercing free (except for my daughter’s earlobes).

Something about the above photo and survery reminds me of something really smart George W. Bush said. “When I was young and stupid, I was young and stupid.” Wise words, W.

Thanks for reading!  Dr. Lisa Lynn Sowder

 

Category: General Health, New Technology, Non-invasive, Plastic Surgery, Skin Care | Tags: , , , , ,

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