In yesterday’s post, we explored laser tattoo removal and the trend of job seekers turning to aesthetic lasers to remove visible tattoos and improve their chances of securing employment. Today we’ll further explore how adding laser tattoo removal to your aesthetic laser practice can benefit your business and help this group of people. It goes without saying that short and long-term profitability is the first factor to consider.

You might begin evaluating this opportunity with your own patients. How many of them wear a tattoo? Does it still look crisp and clear or has it worn to the point where it seems they lost a fight with a felt tip marker? Has the tattoo had a negative impact on their life? Most of all, if your tattooed patients were able, would they have the tattoo removed? Evaluating factors relevant to your area is also important. How many companies in your area expressly forbid visible tattoos? Are they hiring and, if so, are the jobs high paying enough to motivate laser tattoo removal?

It’s a tough decision, as is any business decision to capitalize on an emerging trend. Harmony XL owners have a built-in competitive advantage in this arena. The High Power Q-Switch, used for treating both light (red, orange, yellow) and dark (black, blue, green) color tattoo inks is unique to the Harmony XL system, the only device available with the Q-switch integrated into the handpiece rather than as a standalone system. What does this mean to an aesthetic laser practice? Lower barrier to entry – and a sound business decision, by eliminating the large risk associated with a standalone machine, you can achieve a shorter breakeven point and speed up the return. When your patient lands a job, you’ll enjoy that reward, too.

The High Power Q-Switched handpiece features both 1064 and 532 wavelengths. The power output, delivers energy higher than other aesthetic lasers via multiple pulses, achieving peak power with maximum spot size. If you’re not a Harmony XL owner yet, talk to an Alma Lasers Professional about trade-in opportunities and step up to the Alma Lasers competitive advantage. It’s not only laser tattoo removal that we’ve got covered, but 65 different clinical and aesthetic applications. Our innovation can be your competitive advantage and all it takes is a consultation to learn how.
If you’re already considering adding laser tattoo removal, request a demo of this impressive innovation today. We’re standing by and look forward to you joining the Alma Lasers partners around the globe.

According to a report in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 24 percent of Americans ages 18 to 50 have at least one tattoo. While that’s not as common as mullets were in the 80s, it does indicate that tattoos are more prevalent now than ever before. It’s not only tough guys and rock stars getting “inked” anymore, but educated professionals from all walks of life. Whether you love body ink or loath it, we know that things change as time goes on. That skull-and-crossbones body art that looked so cool years ago lost its appeal after the milestone birthdays. Sporting a ratty and wrinkled tattoo may be a far off problem for some, but one group is struggling with the consequences of visible tattoos right now – job seekers.

Many professions and organizations have a tattoo ban. Recently the Marine Corp, once a refuge for ink, extended its policy on tattoos to prohibit “full-sleeve tattoos” (ink that covers all of an arm or leg) as well as half and quarter-sleeve tattoos that are visible, (Military.com). Add this to tough competition for a job and it’s easy to see why the inked are turning to aesthetic laser professionals with a desperate need. By all indications, it seems that laser tattoo removal will grow in popularity and perhaps become a staple of many aesthetic laser practices.

Can you incorporate laser tattoo removal into your practice and leverage this trend? It’d be great to help job seekers secure employment, no doubt. But a lot of factors are in play and it’s important to consider each of them. The cost of a new Q-Switched laser could be prohibitive. Q-Switch lasers can be costly. The maintenance can require an exorbitant service contract and create a daunting cost of ownership overall. Predicting demand for tattoo removal can be a gamble, as well. How many companies in your area expressly forbid tattoos? Are they hiring and, if so, are the jobs high paying enough to motivate applicants to give up their ink? Really, if you want to service this group you should enter the tattoo removal business with as little risk as possible, setting yourself up for quick breakeven and a high return in a short amount of time.

In Part 2 of this post, we’ll explore the Alma Lasers solution to laser tattoo removal and how it can benefit your aesthetic practice and patients. The High Power Q-Switch empowers Harmony XL owners to treat dark and light tattoo inks and capitalize on this trend right away – and you don’t need to miss out. Can’t wait until tomorrow’s post? Aesthetic professionals are happy to answer your questions and consult with you on this trend. Don’t hesitate to learn more today.