July, 2007
Students with Gang Tattoos Have Option for Free Removal
Local Business Offers No-cost Tattoo Removal Service
They can be as small and simple as a teardrop under the eye representing the loss of a loved one to larger and more intricate images representing affiliation or membership in a street gang.
Regardless of the tattoo, local businesswoman, Mary Arnold, founder and practitioner at Professional Permanent Cosmetics (sm) (PPC), is offering no-cost tattoo removal services to youths wishing to have gang tattoos removed now through Saturday, September 1st.
“Over the last few years I have seen a growing number of teens coming to my business to have these types of tattoos removed,” said Arnold. “I want to be able to provide a service to these teens who are courageous enough to extricate themselves from these situations, and the lives they lead and are focused on improving themselves. Tattoos, especially gang tattoos, can hinder students from employment and future endeavors.”
While tattoos can be removed by laser surgery, dermabrasion or surgical excision, Arnold offers a different approach by using a sterile needs to open the skin, as in a traditional tattoo, and then applying a sea salt mixture to the skin, breaking up existing pigments. Depending on the size and pigment of the tattoo, more than one treatment may be necessary.
“I know that there are brave children and teens disassociating from gangs everyday,” she said. “I want to be able to provide a service to help get them on the right path.”
The program is open to all children and teens wishing to have gang tattoos removed. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 702.360.4260.
Professional Permanent Cosmetics (sm) provides safe, sterile permanent makeup procedures for appearance enhancement and restoration. Located at 6879-B W. Charleston Blvd., they also offer cosmetic enhancement for eyebrows, eyelashes, eyes and lips, as well as color adjustments and corrective procedures.###
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