With summer just around the corner, have you got something on your body that you are deeply ashamed of? Are you keen to cover up in the sun? Are you afraid to display your bits on the beach?
No, it’s not wobbly bellies or cellulite that we’re talking about – but your tattoo! According to local experts Laserase Bolton, summer is the time of year when they are inundated with people asking to have their old tattoos removed as the thought of showing off their multi-coloured flesh on the beach becomes a worry.
Denise Leslie from Laserase Bolton said: “People have tattoos removed for many reasons. The name of a loved one – who is no longer loved - is the most popular reason for removal.
“Many people have tattoos when they are young and don’t consider that what looks quite fashionable and sexy when you are 18 years old can look plain embarrassing when you are 45!”
Laserase Bolton says the celeb tattoo culture is largely responsible for the rise in tattoos. Wayne Rooney and Colleen plan to have their wedding rings tattooed on and recently hitched Billie Piper and Lawrence Fox had their wedding date inked on themselves during their honeymoon. Although it may sound rock ‘n’ roll, Denise warns that what works for the celebrity set does not necessarily work for us mere mortals.
“I would advise anyone having a celebrity copy-cat tattoo to think twice,” said Denise. “What works for the Beckhams does not work quite as well for the Booths of Bolton. Whilst little Brooklyn and his brothers may be happy to have their mum and dad showing off their art work on the beach, we find that children are often a key factor in parents having their tattoos removed. It’s the embarrassment factor again.”
Having a tattoo removed by laser is one of the most effective ways to permanently remove it. It often takes several sessions and how many will depend on the number of colours used and the size of the tattoo.
“Here at Laserase Bolton we’ve seen everything,” said Denise, “from a man with a spider’s web covering his face to a concentration camp survivor having her identification number removed. Every tattoo removal has a story behind it and that’s part of what makes the task so fascinating.”
Have you got a tattoo that you’re desperate to get rid of? Laserase Bolton is looking for members of the public that would like their tattoo removed at a discounted price, in return for allowing Laserase Bolton to use your story for publicity purposes. They may even do it for free if you’ve a particularly good story!
