Nowadays, people often get tattoos not just for the sake of it, but as a means to express a special meaning or their individuality.
A Broadcast Brings Up the Topic Again
After the broadcast, the winner of Netflix's hit show "Black and White Chef" became the subject of controversy in various communities. The reason was the number of tattoos.
While tattoos are easy to get, they are difficult to remove and can be viewed in various ways. Many people see them positively, but there are also those with negative perceptions. In this controversy, there were voices criticizing tattoos by linking them to personality.
The individual explained on YouTube that they got tattoos because they wanted to be different from others, and clarified that it was not related to their personality.
Both Those Who Get Tattoos and Those Who Come to Remove Them Are Increasing
More and more people are getting special meanings and individuality tattooed on their bodies. At the same time, many people visit our clinic, worried that their tattoos might be perceived negatively.
Removing Tattoos Is Several Times More Difficult
Removing a tattoo is many times more difficult than getting one. Nevertheless, people sometimes rush their decisions out of urgency.
If you hastily remove a tattoo at a cheap event or an unverified place, you may end up with larger scars or hyperpigmentation.
If you wish to remove a distinctive tattoo, it is important to consult with a dermatologist and have it removed with good equipment. The overall process can be found in the Tattoo Removal Treatment Guide.
Our Clinic's Method
Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon is a dermatology clinic that proactively adopted the R-Zero Technique.
- By applying a special medication to the tattooed area, up to 4 repeated treatments are possible in one session.
- The PicoWay Laser device delivers short and powerful energy.
| Item | Our Clinic's Standard |
|---|---|
| Repeated Irradiation | Up to 4 times in one session with special medication application |
| Equipment | PicoWay Laser, delivering short and powerful energy |
| Scars | Managed based on over 20 years of scar treatment experience |
| Pain | Aiming to reduce burden with a low-pain system |
Detailed explanations of the equipment and medication can be found in the R-Zero Pico-Frectat Tattoo Removal Guide, and the method for addressing scars together is in the Pinhole for Burn & Surgical Scar Treatment Guide.
There's a Process to Removing Individuality Too
Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon is a dermatology clinic with over 20 years of experience and expertise in scar treatment. We aim to minimize scars that may remain after removal and reduce the burden during treatment with a low-pain system.
If you now wish to remove a tattoo you got for individuality, please let us know your condition by contacting us via chat now. Individual results and recovery may vary.
Authored and Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jinmoon Kang, Chief Director (Dermatologist) Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine · Dermatology Resident at Severance Hospital Member of the Korean Dermatological Association · Korean Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery · Korean Association of Dermatologists View Medical Staff Profile
First Published 2024-12-20 · Last Reviewed 2026-07-29
This article contains general medical information and is not a substitute for individual diagnosis and treatment. Results and recovery may vary by individual.