So, you've decided to have a tattoo removed or faded. Step one. Complete. 
Now you are probably wondering.... how much is this going to cost me? The answer I can give you isn't simple but it is honest. Tattoo removal is affordable. It is also worth the time and money. Each removal center is different and so is each tattoo. Some centers charge for the initial consultation. Some centers charge a fee to get in the door and then a certain amount depending on the size per treatment. The tattoo may fade faster or slower depending on the ink used, the age of the tattoo and the location on your body and your over all health. The healthier you are, the faster your tattoo will fade. Every tattoo is different and so is every person.
 At Elimination Station, we want life to be simple. You can book a free consultation here. Or, you can email us a picture of your tattoo for a consultation over the phone, here. We will never charge you for a consultation and will always leave time for your first treatment after your consultation, if you so choose. We charge a flat fee per treatment depending on the size of your tattoo. This will be discussed with you in your consultation. We will be honest and upfront with how many sessions we feel it will take to remove your tattoo. This doesn't mean we will be spot on every time. This means we want you to have reasonable expectations for the journey ahead of you. Elimination Station offers packages for multiple sessions that can help you save money. We pride ourselves on providing safe and efficient laser tattoo removal services. Contact us today to go over your options!

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If you're anything like me, you have done a little (or a lot) of research on laser tattoo removal before making any major decisions. I know I had no idea what to expect or look for.  I did extensive research before I came to any final choices. When I was doing this research, I stumbled upon a procedure that seemed too good to be true.... and that's because it was! 


The R20 Method: What is it?
"R" stands for repeating and 20 for the time between treatments. This method is a series of 4 treatments spaced 20 minutes apart. It claims to be, "much more effective than conventional laser tattoo treatments, removing most tattoos in just one session."

Awesome! Sign me up! All the research I had done said to wait 6-8 weeks between sessions and I can sit for about 80 minutes and have my tattoo pretty much gone. Perfect. Except, it's not. 

The study of this method is a Greek study published in 2011 by American Academy of Dermatology. 

• The study was only done on black tattoos. The study supports no data for colored tattoos.  
• This method caused greater epidermal injury and increased the risk of side effects. ( blisters, scabbing, scarring and skin discoloration)
• The study was done with an uncommon laser ( Alexandrite)
• Only 12 patients were included in the study
• The study was only done on very fair colored skin types 
  

My hopes for this specific blog are to inform you. I want you to know the facts so you, like I did, can make your own informed choice about where and how you want your treatment to go. We, at Elimination Station, do not practice the R20 Method. We feel the skin and immune system are not given adequate time to heal properly and safely. 

We are excited to announce the opening of our laser tattoo fading and removal center located in Tarentum, PA. We are passionate about providing safe, efficient, and affordable care for our clients. We have been extensively trained and certified to provide you the highest quality care around. We personally understand the desire to have unwanted tattoos removed and look forward to helping you achieve a second chance with tattoo fading, ideal for ensuring beautiful cover ups, or removal altogether. 

We plan on using our blog to cover a wide variety of in-depth topics surrounding laser tattoo fading and removal. Please feel free to submit any questions you may have or topics you would like to know more about.