The cost of having a tattoo removed is more expensive than getting one. It is fast and easy to get a tattoo, not so to get one removed.
Typical costs for laser tattoo removal, for example, run in the 100's to 1000's of dollars. The location, type, size and ink color can affect the price of tattoo removal. It usually takes several treatments which means travel time to a dermitology clinic, waiting in the dermitologist's office, and then you'll probably want to drink lots of tequila afterwards just for self-medication purposes. Insurance typically won't pay for the procedure. Hey, if you are a gang banger, and you go to jail, they might remove your tattoo ink for free in some state, coddling the prisoners with freebies!
Tattoo removal creams are usually cheap inexpensive alternatives, but then they may not work. New: see our comparison of tattoo removal cream costs.
One possibility to consider is getting a discount from a physician in training, contact your local university's dermatollogy department to see if this option is available.
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