If you've come to this page first, I can't blame you. Getting rid of your tattoo using anything other than free tattoo
removal can range from moderately costly to extremely costly. Unfortunately, when they say there is no free lunch, I'm afraid
it applies here, however, there is hope for some...
If you are truly in need of a free tattoo removal service, there are many doctors, clinics, and organizations that will remove your unwanted
body art for free, or at a low cost. Some doctors and clinics even offer contests and drawings for a free tattoo removal.
The providers of free services often especially cater to former gang members and prisoners, and others who qualify through "Start Fresh"
programs. Some community service work and/or counseling is usually required.
A websearch for "free tattoo removal" (including the quotation marks) should yield a number of places that offer these services, especially in
the major cities. Hopefully there is one near you. You can also check with local civic groups who often assist with free gang
tattoo removal. Some will help offset or even entirely cover the cost of a tattoo removal.
If you live in the Los Angeles area, providers at www.cleanslatela.org offer no or low cost tattoo removal particularly to former gang
members, and victims of violence or poverty. Their services also include counseling with volunteer family therapy interns, as well as
licensed therapists on staff.
Also, there is a low cost, and sometimes free, tattoo removal service provided by some medical schools, where resident surgeons practice their
tattoo removal skills while being supervised by licensed physicians. If you live near a medical school you might contact the department
head of their dermatology department and ask if they offer this option.
It's unfortunate, but only a few qualify for a free tattoo removal procedure. If you find that you aren't eligible, this is the
next best, least expensive option.
The following video shows one version of free tattoo removal--ink being erased (using a photo editor!)--a humorous, free method of
removal--