Mike Panic

Way late to this thread...
Back in 1995, my neighborhood was rocked when two brothers killed their parents and younger brother, both were Neo-Nazi, one having Seig Heil and the other having Berzerker on their foreheads, http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/family/freeman_brothers/2.html - we don't see a lot of hate / gang crime around here.
One of the firs things we looked into was offering gang tattoo removal when we put our business plan together last year, however there just isn't a lot of it in my area. An hour SW of me is Philly, but through all the research I couldn't find any private, local, state or national grant programs that offered us some reimbursement for doing it. We want to help the community, just can't donate 100% all the time.
If anyone in Eastern PA or Western NJ knows anything about this, drop me a PM.
We've also been actively reaching out to the armed forces and first responder recruiters, offering discounts for those trying to enlist but can't do to ink.

Thanks @Brock Varty & @YOMONEY - I probably said this elsewhere on LST but when we started, we made it clear in our plan that we don't want to shame people about having tattoos, for any reason. I also am not offended when someone only wants a few treatments because they want a cover up. At the end of the day, we (business partner & I) want to make people happy. Tattoo removal is very different compared to being tattooed. I build relationships with my clients, I see them every 4-6 weeks for months on end, in some cases a year or more. They need to be as comfortable coming into me as possible, because they obviously don't like what they have on them, so why make the environment one of regret and shame? Seems like bad business.
We offer a standing discount to enlisted members of the military and first responders, but like I said, are trying to work with recruiters about those wishing to enlist and trying to find government money to help even partially fund removal of tattoos for those who are re-entering the working world after being incarcerated, no longer in a gang or former member of a hate group. Also looking to partner up with local job fairs to help those who tattoos in visible locations (knucks & necks) who are now having issues pursuing more "conservative" jobs where such tattoos are frowned upon.
We're all tattooed, we all know that there shouldn't be prejudice but there is, and sometimes you just have to bend a little "for the man" as they say. Having worked in NYC, it's perfectly acceptable to be tattooed up and down, left and right, in most industries. Go to small town USA, totally different story.
I also agree with the pricing. We're not undercutting our local competition, we're competitively priced, but due to promos, sales and specials you can probably get a slightly better deal through us. That said, I have a few clients who come in from a neighboring state and would rather drive 2 and a half to three hours to me because their local options cost THREE TIMES what we charge!

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Way late to this thread...
Back in 1995, my neighborhood was rocked when two brothers killed their parents and younger brother, both were Neo-Nazi, one having Seig Heil and the other having Berzerker on their foreheads, http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/family/freeman_brothers/2.html - we don't see a lot of hate / gang crime around here.
One of the firs things we looked into was offering gang tattoo removal when we put our business plan together last year, however there just isn't a lot of it in my area. An hour SW of me is Philly, but through all the research I couldn't find any private, local, state or national grant programs that offered us some reimbursement for doing it. We want to help the community, just can't donate 100% all the time.
If anyone in Eastern PA or Western NJ knows anything about this, drop me a PM.
We've also been actively reaching out to the armed forces and first responder recruiters, offering discounts for those trying to enlist but can't do to ink.

@Mike Panic
You are an upstanding gentlemen in a sea of folks who don't give a shit about helping people. I appreciate your attitude. If there is any way I can help with your charitable goals, please PM me. I would like to think that people who care can help others.

thats dope, man. theres people out there who really need this type of service who dont have any money and who go beyond just wanting better work. it also sucks that they cant find people who are offering laser at affordable prices. this skinhead dude had to plead to an organization to help him out with some butthole doctor at the hospital whos probably charging way more money than ive seen in my life.

Thanks @Brock Varty & @YOMONEY - I probably said this elsewhere on LST but when we started, we made it clear in our plan that we don't want to shame people about having tattoos, for any reason. I also am not offended when someone only wants a few treatments because they want a cover up. At the end of the day, we (business partner & I) want to make people happy. Tattoo removal is very different compared to being tattooed. I build relationships with my clients, I see them every 4-6 weeks for months on end, in some cases a year or more. They need to be as comfortable coming into me as possible, because they obviously don't like what they have on them, so why make the environment one of regret and shame? Seems like bad business.
We offer a standing discount to enlisted members of the military and first responders, but like I said, are trying to work with recruiters about those wishing to enlist and trying to find government money to help even partially fund removal of tattoos for those who are re-entering the working world after being incarcerated, no longer in a gang or former member of a hate group. Also looking to partner up with local job fairs to help those who tattoos in visible locations (knucks & necks) who are now having issues pursuing more "conservative" jobs where such tattoos are frowned upon.
We're all tattooed, we all know that there shouldn't be prejudice but there is, and sometimes you just have to bend a little "for the man" as they say. Having worked in NYC, it's perfectly acceptable to be tattooed up and down, left and right, in most industries. Go to small town USA, totally different story.
I also agree with the pricing. We're not undercutting our local competition, we're competitively priced, but due to promos, sales and specials you can probably get a slightly better deal through us. That said, I have a few clients who come in from a neighboring state and would rather drive 2 and a half to three hours to me because their local options cost THREE TIMES what we charge!

What a generous thing to offer. Before you even were up and running, you were partially focused on helping folks. Major kudos to you sir. You're an ace in my book.

Way late to this thread...
Back in 1995, my neighborhood was rocked when two brothers killed their parents and younger brother, both were Neo-Nazi, one having Seig Heil and the other having Berzerker on their foreheads, http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/family/freeman_brothers/2.html - we don't see a lot of hate / gang crime around here.
One of the firs things we looked into was offering gang tattoo removal when we put our business plan together last year, however there just isn't a lot of it in my area. An hour SW of me is Philly, but through all the research I couldn't find any private, local, state or national grant programs that offered us some reimbursement for doing it. We want to help the community, just can't donate 100% all the time.
If anyone in Eastern PA or Western NJ knows anything about this, drop me a PM.
We've also been actively reaching out to the armed forces and first responder recruiters, offering discounts for those trying to enlist but can't do to ink.

Way late to this thread...
Back in 1995, my neighborhood was rocked when two brothers killed their parents and younger brother, both were Neo-Nazi, one having Seig Heil and the other having Berzerker on their foreheads, http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/family/freeman_brothers/2.html - we don't see a lot of hate / gang crime around here.
One of the firs things we looked into was offering gang tattoo removal when we put our business plan together last year, however there just isn't a lot of it in my area. An hour SW of me is Philly, but through all the research I couldn't find any private, local, state or national grant programs that offered us some reimbursement for doing it. We want to help the community, just can't donate 100% all the time.
If anyone in Eastern PA or Western NJ knows anything about this, drop me a PM.
We've also been actively reaching out to the armed forces and first responder recruiters, offering discounts for those trying to enlist but can't do to ink.

Way late to this thread...
Back in 1995, my neighborhood was rocked when two brothers killed their parents and younger brother, both were Neo-Nazi, one having Seig Heil and the other having Berzerker on their foreheads, http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/family/freeman_brothers/2.html - we don't see a lot of hate / gang crime around here.
One of the firs things we looked into was offering gang tattoo removal when we put our business plan together last year, however there just isn't a lot of it in my area. An hour SW of me is Philly, but through all the research I couldn't find any private, local, state or national grant programs that offered us some reimbursement for doing it. We want to help the community, just can't donate 100% all the time.
If anyone in Eastern PA or Western NJ knows anything about this, drop me a PM.
We've also been actively reaching out to the armed forces and first responder recruiters, offering discounts for those trying to enlist but can't do to ink.

@Mike Panic
You forgot this guy: http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/wtf-news/674-82-julia-roberts-tattoos.html

I agree, I've worked the counter at a bunch of shops through the years and have watched artists tell people no. It's a case by case basis, neither of us know anything more than some "news" agency is reporting.
I remember the mid-90's hardcore days when a bunch of Straight Edge kids started putting XXX on their necks, it was like WHOA!. Today, the kid at my local Wawa has his neck done. When I worked in NYC, it was almost expected that 1 in 3 people you interacted with would have tattoos on their hands... remember when forearm tattoos where taboo too?

Way late to this thread...
Back in 1995, my neighborhood was rocked when two brothers killed their parents and younger brother, both were Neo-Nazi, one having Seig Heil and the other having Berzerker on their foreheads, http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/family/freeman_brothers/2.html - we don't see a lot of hate / gang crime around here.
One of the firs things we looked into was offering gang tattoo removal when we put our business plan together last year, however there just isn't a lot of it in my area. An hour SW of me is Philly, but through all the research I couldn't find any private, local, state or national grant programs that offered us some reimbursement for doing it. We want to help the community, just can't donate 100% all the time.
If anyone in Eastern PA or Western NJ knows anything about this, drop me a PM.
We've also been actively reaching out to the armed forces and first responder recruiters, offering discounts for those trying to enlist but can't do to ink.

This one didn't fall asleep, she fell in love. LOL

Can I suggest some words for you?
"I do laser removal, here's my card."

There are a few places you can go to for training, Colorado, Texas and Arizona are where the big facilities are. Finding actual laws per state is a total bugger, as is acquiring malpractice & liability insurance. My suggestion is to call a local insurance rep who handles medical malpractice, those are the people who have to stay up to date on laws.
Some states require an off-site MD to sign off on any tech who operates the laser, some states require an on-site MD, but a tech can operate the laser and there are a few states, like NJ for example, where only an MD can operate the laser. A good portion of the country does not have any iron-clad laws though and anyone can operate a laser.
Also, do NOT buy a China-made laser off eBay.

yeah, dude. at that point, as well as price factored in, youre way better off going to see mike or jinx proof in dc.

I'm 2 hours from NYC, but like most things, location indicates pricing. The pricing in Manhattan will likely be 25-50% higher than on LI, but the options out there will also be far fewer.
Also, you'll find that the "med-spas" will typically be slightly more expensive over specialists.
Depending when you're planning on coming over, start watching groupon.com and livingsocial.com, both are losing steam but crazy deals can be had on multiple treatments that will save you a ton.
Specifically talking about your tattoo, black / grey react the best, fade the fastest from treatments, so you're probably a really good candidate to totally remove them.
Having worked in the city a year and a half ago, I still have a few connections up there, let me see if I can find some recommendations for you.

I'm 2 hours from NYC, but like most things, location indicates pricing. The pricing in Manhattan will likely be 25-50% higher than on LI, but the options out there will also be far fewer.
Also, you'll find that the "med-spas" will typically be slightly more expensive over specialists.
Depending when you're planning on coming over, start watching groupon.com and livingsocial.com, both are losing steam but crazy deals can be had on multiple treatments that will save you a ton.
Specifically talking about your tattoo, black / grey react the best, fade the fastest from treatments, so you're probably a really good candidate to totally remove them.
Having worked in the city a year and a half ago, I still have a few connections up there, let me see if I can find some recommendations for you.

I'm 2 hours from NYC, but like most things, location indicates pricing. The pricing in Manhattan will likely be 25-50% higher than on LI, but the options out there will also be far fewer.
Also, you'll find that the "med-spas" will typically be slightly more expensive over specialists.
Depending when you're planning on coming over, start watching groupon.com and livingsocial.com, both are losing steam but crazy deals can be had on multiple treatments that will save you a ton.
Specifically talking about your tattoo, black / grey react the best, fade the fastest from treatments, so you're probably a really good candidate to totally remove them.
Having worked in the city a year and a half ago, I still have a few connections up there, let me see if I can find some recommendations for you.

That blows. Blisters happen for a variety of reasons, some could be blamed on the tech / Dr. who set the laser up, some may have to do with your immune system and some may have to do with what was used in the pigments you were tattooed with. The sad truth is, without FDA regulation, tattoo pigment is made of some kind of scary stuff. As it sits in your skin, it really doesn't do anything positive or negative, just like a birth mark. When you laser it though, those pigment particles fracture into much smaller pieces that the immune system can dispose of - that's where you start to run into issues with how your body processes those, and what those particles are actually made of.