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  • Friday July 7, 2006 in: Body Art Tag(s):

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    Generally, tattoos are pretty cool and all that. But since getting a tattoo involves, well, breaking the skin, it is in your best interest to get your tattoos from licensed sources, since they usually follow standard hygiene practices.

    Get them from basically fly-by-night tattoo "artists" and there's a possibility you'll end up like the people in this Reuters report:

    People who get tattoos from unlicensed sources are at risk of developing a drug-resistant bacterial skin infection, federal health officials warn.

    Six recent outbreaks of infections with this "superbug," methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have been traced to unlicensed tattoo artists, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

    MRSA infection typically manifests as abscesses or areas of inflammation on the skin, though it can also lead to more serious problems such as pneumonia, blood infections or, in some cases, necrotizing fasciitis, also referred to as the "flesh-eating disease."

    According to Reuters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported six tattoo-related outbreaks involving 34 people who have just gotten their tattoos from unlicensed tattoos artists.

    Meanwhile, there are other measures to employ in order to get rid of that regrettable tattoo. A popular article on Wrecking Balm Tattoo Removal Cream drives that point home.

    Getting a tattoo is a painful enough proposition. Don't add fuel to your pain by having your tattoo done by someone who probably doesn't even use sterilized or single-use needles, tattoo guns and inks. Unless you're a big-time masochist, of course.

    • Getting rid of tattoos

    If you're disappointed in the tattoo getting rid of it might be tough. We did a post on Wrecking Balm recently.

    Left Brain at 5:57am on Jul 13, 2006
    Wrecking Balm tattoo removal cream

    Does that stuff really work? Is it new?

    Anonymous at 1:39am on Jul 20, 2006
    Wrecking Balm Website

    Found their website: http://wreckingbalm.com/docwilson.html

    Anonymous at 6:04pm on Jul 25, 2006
    wrecking balm

    I have a tattoo that measures 5x2 inches on my right forearm, (bigger than my palm)I also get quite a tan in the summer.

    My concern is if i use your product should wait until fall or winter and will it leave a spot of discoloration on my arm?

    Use of the product will most likely cause skin irritation, and it may actually cause your skin to become lighter than your original skin tone.

    Anonymous at 2:25pm on Jul 30, 2006
    wrecking balm vs. tca

    has anyone used either one of these???? do they work??? I have not found anyone that has actually used these products, just a lot of people that want to know more info on them.

    Anonymous at 12:42am on Aug 1, 2006
    TCA vs Wrecking Balm

    Wrecking Balm contains TCA (trichloroacetic acid). This acid is supposed to loosen up the top layers of your skin which makes removing the ink below possible. However, TCA has been around for years and the results you get with it are vastly inferior to laser removal of tattoos. In all but very rare cases, neither Wrecking Balm nor TCA is going to provide the same satisfaction you'll get from laser surgery. You also won't notice a difference between wrecking balm and any other TCA containing product.

    For more answers to cosmetic questions like these (or hair loss, removal, etc.) check out the Beauty Brains. We answer male related questions too.

    thebeautybrains at 12:04am on Aug 25, 2006
    hydroquinone

    i've heard wrecking balm contains hydroquinone, and now i'm hearing tca. can anyone tell me for certain what it contains?

    i tried porcelana fade cream, 2% hydroquinone cream, and had a SEVERE allergic reaction.

    jackie paper at 4:05am on Jun 19, 2007
    Does it remove or fade?

    I have 10 tattoos. I dont want to use this Wrecking Balm, because, think about this. If you have a bright pretty tattoo, it looks really good and people think that you have a good tattoo artist. If this stuff just fades it, you will look cheap and it will look like you just got a crappy tattoo. I mean people with faded tats look trashy.

    Josie at 3:33pm on Jul 12, 2007
    I have used Wrecking Balm.

    I have used Wrecking Balm. IT SUCKS!!! Not only does it not work, but when you place your order, you will be scammed into ordering additional materials that are not even needed. They will send you another box a couple of months after you receive the 1st shipment. They will then charge your credit card (without your authorization) $99.95. DON'T USE THIS PRODUCT - IT DOESN'T WORK AND IN THE END THEY TAKE YOUR MONEY! Wrecking Balm has taken over $200.00 from me for a fraudulent product. Don't be stupid like I was!!

    Anonymous at 4:11pm on Sep 14, 2007
    Wrecking Balm vs. other creams

    I'm glad I came across this page! I have a tattoo I've been wanting to remove, and I'm very close to just getting laser done. Then, I heard an ad for Wrecking Balm on the radio today and figured I'd do some searching. Glad to know it doesn't work...

    I've also tried some 2-step cream removal called Tat-B-Gone. That definitely did fade my tattoo a lot, but not as quickly as I would have liked, and it's expensive!

    Anonymous at 11:21pm on Sep 29, 2007
    I use wrecking balm

    I use the stuff on a tat (red) that my body is rejecting its ugly I look like a burn victom on my arm.....started useing W.B. and fuck the shit works even after two weeks.......Dont believe me???!!!Email me And Ill show you a fucked up tat thats now fading away (before pics/two week later pics)

    SHIT WORKS

    bc at 9:13pm on Oct 16, 2007
    Ink busters does not work, does wrecking balm

    Ink busters does not work what so ever. It burned the hell out of my skin and if I would have left it on any longer I probably would have ended up with a scar. I just ordered Wrecking balm today and know I am worried it is not going to work reading everyones comments.

    Anonymous at 6:57pm on Nov 2, 2007
    thanks everyone for your

    thanks everyone for your input. I think I will try laser.

    Mjd at 3:21am on Nov 13, 2007
    So does wrecking balm work

    So does wrecking balm work or not?!?!??!

    Anonymous at 4:02am on Jan 7, 2008
    hiiiiiiiiiii

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    ankush at 6:12pm on Feb 5, 2008
    Wanna try Wrecking balm

    bc please email me the pics of your tats. I just ordered the product and would like to see how good it works. My emai is

    Thanks

    Anonymous at 3:41am on Feb 12, 2008
    Wrecking Balm Proof

    I would also love to see the photos of your disappearing tattoo. I'm thinking of trying it and would like to see if it really works or not. Please email me pics at . Thanks!

    Anonymous at 8:53am on Feb 15, 2008
    so...wrecking balm

    so for the three ppl that asked for the pics from bc about if the tattoo removal cream works or not is it true that it actually get rid of it???

    Anonymous at 8:41pm on Feb 26, 2008
    Does it work???

    I have a couple of old tattoos that I want to get rid of. I'm wondering if Wrecking Balm (or anything else) really works? Even if I can fade it dramatically and get them covered-up by new tattoos, that would still work. Yeah, has anyone see BC's pics??

    Jamie at 5:26pm on Mar 3, 2008
    let me know if wrecking balm

    let me know if wrecking balm work does it??

    Anonymous at 4:53pm on Mar 4, 2008
    JUST RECIEVED WRECKING BALM

    I JUST ORDERED W.B. AND SOMEHOW OR ANOTHER THEY CHARGED ME AND SHIPPED ME FOUR OF THEM. YET I ONLY GOT A RECEIPT FOR ONE ON MY EMAIL. BUT I TRIED IT ONCE SO FAR AND IT IS ABRASIVE. MY SKIN HAD A LITTLE REDNESS AND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF PAIN LATER SO I HAVE NOT DONE IT AGAIN YET. I AM SKEPTICAL NOW READING THESE REVIEWS BUT I AM GOING TO KEEP TRYING. I WILL GET BACK ON THIS PAGE AND LET EVERYONE KNOW HOW IT WORKED OUT FOR ME. MINE IS ON MY STOMACH. MAYBE IT DEPENDS ON THE AREA OF THE BODY FOR HOW WELL THE RESULTS COME OUT....

    ALLY at 3:46pm on Mar 9, 2008
    wrecking balm

    i have a colorful, ug-gu-ly ankle tattoo and really want an honest opinion from someone with a colorful tattoo...does it really work? and if it works on colored tattoos?

    ladylove at 5:02pm on Mar 9, 2008
    BC send me your pics

    Hi, I would really like to see you pics, BC.
    Please send me!
    I have a large tattoo that i would do anything to get rid of..

    nikki at 4:45pm on Mar 10, 2008
    Wrecking Balm

    I've been using WB on 2 of my tatoos for 2.5 weeks now (6 treatments). It definitely burns a little and that area of my skin is a little dry, but I suppose it's to be expected. From what I've seen/heard, laser removals are EXTREMELY painful and causes GIANT blisters after each treatment. I am going to ride this out (have 6 months of product). After all, if I'm not satisfied I can get all of my $ back. Good luck to everyone.

    SM at 4:54pm on Mar 10, 2008
    i just orderd wrecking balm

    and I'm pretty nervous because I have 7 tat's and I've had them for 5 years now, I hope this stuff works because I'm wanting them gone before I get married (which wont be until next year) I'm gonna take pix the day I put the stuff on and then oncce at the end of every week so lets say every friday im going to take more pix to document my progress I won't get it for a max of 3 weeks from today and alltogether is going to cost 179 after tax and shipping I will let you all know how the progress is when I get it.

    Anonymous at 1:39am on Mar 11, 2008
    Does Wrecking Balm Work?

    I have about a palm size black tatoo on my calf. I have been using WB for about a month. There is fading. As per the comment above that said they charge your credit card without your authorization. They do. But they email you two weeks before they charge you. They emailed me. I called immediately and cancelled. No problem. Plus if you supply them with before and after photos they give you your next needed shipments free of charge. Its seems to be working but I think it will take longer than expected. Ill check back every couple of months.

    Jim at 6:56pm on Mar 11, 2008
    Doing My Homework

    Well I'm definitely trying to do my homework on Wrecking Balm. Well it seem that a lot of the people who are recently using the product.. its working and fading etc. As a college student on a tight budget I can't just buy this stuff praying it will work. I really gotta know so please if anyone been picture documenting their removals or anything that can really just assure me if I buy this I won't be out $200 dollars. If any info my email is Thanks

    Mist at 5:01am on Mar 26, 2008
    To BC

    Hi! I want to see pictures of your tattoos using wrecking balm. Send them to: . Thanks!

    Rain at 1:13pm on Mar 27, 2008
    Cheap

    If your going to buy a wrecking balm you should buy one from ebay. I went to the website where they sell the wrecking balm and its $250+! And on ebay it's $149.99. Im not sure if the product works and I am scared to buy it because i dont want to get ripped of, but let me know if it works. Im going to try removing it with salt and water and gauze to see if it works. I will let you know what happends.

    Stephanie at 2:47pm on Mar 28, 2008
    Does this stuff work

    I was looking over the comments and I wanted to know if this stuff really works. Can someone send me some pics? I dont want to waste my money.
    Thanks

    Shannon at 3:12am on Mar 30, 2008