A youthful mistake: finally getting rid of that old tattoo

Quite a few people led rather wild lives in their younger days. They didn’t miss a single trend or fad in their quest to always be on-trend and cool. Those who didn’t just want to stand out with their clothes soon opted for that well-known colour beneath the skin. This resulted in tattoos that people are suddenly ashamed of today. Fortunately, in many cases, these youthful indiscretions can be made almost invisible.

Particularly unpopular tattoos

The trendiest tattoos from past decades – which have found their way onto many bodies – are particularly unpopular. After all, completely different tattoos come into fashion year after year. The most prominent example here is probably the well-known ‘ass tattoo’. Whilst this large tattoo above the tailbone was once all the rage amongst women, nowadays people prefer to keep it hidden. The same applies to stars or Chinese characters, which used to be all the rage but are now a source of great embarrassment to many who have them. Even the infinity symbols and sayings that are so popular today will surely no longer appeal to many tattooed people in a few years’ time.

It becomes particularly embarrassing when a former partner has been immortalised on a body part of one’s choice. Such couple-tattoos - matching tattoos like these not only serve as a reminder of a past love, but are also unlikely to be welcomed by your new partner.

Having youthful indiscretions removed

Fortunately, many unwanted tattoos can be hidden from public view with clothing, but you are always aware of the unwanted art beneath your skin. It is therefore hardly surprising that many people troubled by their tattoos find their way to the LASER ÄSTHETIK INSTITUT in Essen or Düsseldorf to put an end to their youthful indiscretions.

We offer professional removal of tattoos and permanent make-up using state-of-the-art lasers. We have already compiled frequently asked questions about our treatment on our website. Should you have any further questions, we would of course be delighted to assist you in person. During a comprehensive consultation, we will discuss your options and the finer details of a potential treatment.