Looking at it now you cannot believe you sat through 21 grueling hours to re-create the Battle of Gettysburg in the more patriotic days of your life, but there it is, Civil War Heroes captured in time on your upper thigh.  You’ve thought about getting this absurd tattoo removed with a laser but just thinking back at how painful it was, makes you opt for the more humane balm tattoo removal method.

There are a few ways of ridding yourself of no longer wanted tattoos and all of them assure success, but if you are looking for a cheaper and less painful alternative it is best to go down the balm tattoo removal route.  Many creams and lotions are available that promises to either partially or completely fade away your tattoo and some work better than others.  It is advisable to do a little research before purchasing any of these.  Word of mouth often works best but you will find that what works for some doesn’t work for others.  Some products even come with a money back guarantee so there really is very little risk.  Depending on the size of the tattoo it can take as little as 2 months for it to fade but bigger ones (like our previously mentioned battle) can take up to 18 months.  The balms also differ in application methods so here it is again advisable to do some homework.

Balm tattoo removal, however, seems to work best if your intention is solely to fade the tattoo to a degree where it can be replaced by a better one.  But again, some people claim that their unwanted tattoos fade completely.  As it is fairly risk free, it is a viable option for your pocket as well as your pain-threshold.