An important note on terminology: Although rejuvi is often described as a cream or lotion, it is not a tattoo removal method that should be confused with over the counter products sold as “tattoo removal creams”. While the cream itself can be purchased without a prescription, the application of it for tattoo removal is NOT a “do it yourself” or at home tattoo removal method. Rejuvi tattoo removal is a medical procedure that requires admistration via a trained medical professional.

The rejuvi method for tattoo removal works like this:

Using equipment strikingly similar to a tattoo gun, a trained medical professional administers the injection of rejuvi cream into the skin above the tattooed area. The rejuvi cream passes into the epidermis and connects with the pigments skin cells of the tattoo. The rejuvi cream then bonds with these pigmented cells. In other words, the cream and the ink merge together at a microscopic level. The body sees the rejuvi cream as an outside threat, and the immune system works to remove or expel it from the body. Because rejuvi bonds itself to the tattoo ink, it is then able to remove a bit of the tattoo when the body forces the newly bonded rejuvi/tattoo ink to the surface the skin. This will come out as a crust or scab. Over repeated treatments, rejuvi will remove all parts of the tattoo with each new crust formation.

Rejuvi tattoo removal services are usually offered at clinics that typically offer other cosmetic, aesthetic, and surgical procedures, such as hair removal or laser tattoo removal services. A person with a medium sized tattoo (say for example, 3 inches by 4 inches) can expect to need 3-7 rejuvi treatments to remove the tattoo. Treatments must be spaced a part by a few weeks in order for the technique to have time to work it’s magic. It’s important to confirm any dietary changes that need to be made before treatments; some doctors may ask patients to avoid drinking alcohol before treatments, for example.

The treatment itself does create a considerable amount of pain; however, it’s not as bad as the pain of getting a tattoo itself, and the time it takes to administer is much shorter than that of receiving a tattoo. Anyone who was able to withstand the pain of getting a tattoo will be OK dealing with the discomfort of removing it via rejuvi. Additionally, clinics often offer pain medication and/or numbing agents to relieve this discomfort.

One other important thing to note is that rejuvi can be used for the removal of permanent make up, also called cosmetic tattoo makeup. While it’s not safe for the removing any tattooed eyeliner, rejuvi can be used to remove permanent makeup such as that done to the eyebrows or as a lip liner.

Cream is injected into the skin, using a device quite similar to a tattoo gun
The cream bonds with the ink inside the skin
The body sees this as something foreign to the body to remove from its system
The body rejects the cream, which now also contains the tattoo ink, pushing it to the surface of the skin
The cream and ink form a scab at the outer layer of the skin
Scab falls off, taking the tattoo with it

Note that this is not a procedure done in home by simply rubbing a cream on yourself!

It is fairly involved, expensive (but not as much as other treatments), and it is ironically a lot like getting a tattoo – there’s a tattoo-like gun device for injecting the ink into your skin, along with a bit of pain as it cuts into you. Rejuvi treatment centers claim this method has a high sucess rate than using laser treatments for ink removal. It’s not as painful either. However, there is a risk of scarring, but it’s supposed to be only a “minor” risk.

Snippets and tidbits about Rejuvi for tattoo removal:
- Users cannot drink alcohol before treatment. It will interfere with the process due to how alcohol effects the blood.
- User should go in on a full stomach.
- Treatment can be applied mid-way through a tattoo if the skin has not healed. However, if skin has healed then user must wait 8 to 12 weeks before removing said tattoo with Rejuvi treatments.
- To fully remove a tattoo will take several treatments over a series of months, usually 3 or 4 treatments spread out between 8 to 12 weeks intervals. After this it will take a few months before skin is fully healed and back to normal. This means it can take about a year for a tattoo to be completely gone and the skin fully healed.
- Rejuvi cream was invented in 1988 in the USA by a biochemist in San Francisco, California.

How much does it cost?
Prices vary with treatment center, country, and so on, but expect to pay around $125 per square inch, per treatment.

Where Can I Get This Treatment?
Rejuvi treatment for tattoo removal is now available in various clinics in the United States and Europe.