AT THE TIME, A TATTOO MAY HAVE SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA. But now maybe you wish you could make your outdated decoration disappear. Laser treatments can remove your tattoo and restore your skin to its natural color.

(RECOVERY TIME: CRUSTING DISAPPEARS WITHIN 10-14 DAYS )

New, advanced lasers remove tattoos and are unlikely to cause scarring. As Dr. Rotter passes the laser over the skin, it significantly lightens or completely removes many tattoo inks.

Lasers are especially effective for blue, black, red,orange and yellow inks-the laser emits specific wavelengths of light that penetrate the skin and selectively destroy the ink. This quick process uses only local anesthesia. Three to 12 treatments will usually remove most tattoos and return your skin to its normal color.