| Got regrets about that tattoo? If so, you may have wondered about tattoo removal creams. Here are 4 questions and answers that you should consider before you buy any.1. What do Experts Think of Tattoo Removal Creams?Medical doctors who specialize in skin conditions are called dermatologist. We were not able to locate a single board-certified dermatologist who supported the use of removal creams as effective and safe. On the other hand Dr. Lawrence Gibson from Mayo Clinic states "there's no evidence that [tattoo removal creams] work. The tattoo will remain visible, however, and skin irritation and other reactions are possible." 2. Are Customer's Testimonials on the Internet Believable?At a minimum, a testimonial should have the person's name and contact information along with enough detail about the size, color, age of the tattoo and the course of treatment to judge its credibility. Most of the testimonials available on removal cream websites lack even such basic information to make them worthwhile. In addition if a company receives 100s of complaints and a few positive statements do they make the complaints available on their website? Probably not.3. Are Photos That Claim to Show Tattoo Removal Credible?A number of sites that sell tattoo removal cream have before, during and after pictures that purport to show tattoos disappearing over time. Many of these are obvious fakes where the "fading" was simply photoshopped. Other sites have such small resolution images that it's hard to tell what is actually occurring. Finally, the photos lack sufficient objective documentation to determine, for example, if what's shown is even a permanent tattoo; is this just a picture of a temporary tattoo appliqué or one drawn with a pen?4. Is there Scientific Evidence that Removal Creams Work? There are not to date any scientific studies carried out by disinterested medical researchers published in reputable journals that objectively demonstrate that tattoo removal creams are safe and effective. |
