Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Now I won't spoil the wedding pictures!

by Ethos public relations

Proud father George Jackson won't have to worry about his unsightly tattoos being on show next month when he poses for photographs at his son's wedding.

After winning a Bolton News competition to have the tattoos removed professionally at skincare specialists Laserase last year, George is delighted he can finally show off his tattoo free arms.

George, aged 51 and from Halliwell, has had 12 sessions at Laserase to remove tattoos that he inked himself when he was at school. The treatment can be a lengthy process, with sessions repeated every 4-6 weeks to allow skin to heal and prevent scarring. Although George will need another 2 sessions before he is completely tattoo-free, the results so far have been brilliant.

"I'm absolutely over the moon with the treatment I have had at Laserase," said George. "You have to be very close up to see any remnants of the tattoos and my family can hardly spot them, so I'm certain they won't be on any of the wedding photos."

The home-made tattoos included initials of his wife and ex-girlfriends, phone numbers and even a ring around one of his fingers. All were inked at different stages over several months, but George went on to regret his handiwork years later.

George says the removal treatment wasn't painful and describes the sensation as having an elastic band flicked against his skin.

Denise Leslie of Laserase North West said: "We're delighted that the tattoo removal treatment is working so successfully for George especially as he has such a big day coming up.

Generally tattoos that people create themselves are easier to get rid of than professional tattoos as the ink does not go as deep. George's tattoos were mostly a bluish black which again responds particularly well to laser treatment.

Laserase uses a Q-switched ruby laser which works by breaking down the tiny particles of tattoo pigment which are then targeted by the body's own immune system and removed. Because the energy is selectively absorbed by the tattoo pigment, there is no lasting damage to the skin.

George said: "Now I won't have to feel embarrassed about my tattoos. I can finally show off my hands and arms with pride and hopefully make my son really proud on his wedding day."

If you have a tattoo that you would like removing Laserase North West is offering a FREE consultation until the end of July.

"Unfortunately any tattoo will take a lot longer to remove than it did to put on," warns Denise. "A Laserase specialist will assess the size and colours used and give an honest appraisal of how long it will take to be successfully removed and how effective it will be."

Contact Laserase on 01204 570900 to make an appointment for your free consultation before end of July.

Posted at 6^th August 2009