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Johnny Depp wouldn't have had problems doing something about his "Winona Forever" tattoo had this technology been in existence when he and actress Winona Ryder broke up in the early 90s.
From the Mail Tribune:
Soon there may be a solution to the phenomenon of tattoo regret - removable tattoo ink. A company founded by doctors says it will begin selling such ink early next year. The ink is applied just as with any tattoo, and will remain in place as long as desired. But if the owner later decides that the artwork has to go, it can be removed fully and safely with a single laser treatment.
The founders of the company making the removable ink, New York-based Freedom-2 LLC, say their goal is to help those who have come to regret permanently decorating their bodies. But backers say the technology will not only simplify tattoo removal, it will create an expanded market for body art - since consumers can be now assured that the tattoo will come off easily and without exorbitant cost.
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