Truth or Myth? Semi-Permanent Tattoos That Fade Away and Disappear On Their Own

Truth or Myth? Semi-Permanent Tattoos That Fade Away and Disappear On Their Own
Article by: SlingerVille Staff
September 18, 2012

Most people have heard through the grapevine that there are tattoos out there that are “semi-permanent”, some rumors say that they last six months, while others say they last three to five years. So what is the truth? Is it true? If so, how long do they last?

According to Tattoo.about.com, this is a myth! There is no such thing as a “semi-permanent” tattoo, and if some tattoo artist claims there is, they are lying to you.

“The fact is, when you insert tattoo ink under the skin, it's there to stay. It may fade over time, but it won't just disappear. There is no magical ink that fades completely away after a predetermined length of time.

“Some of them will say that they tattoo the ink so lightly that it doesn't become permanent - that somehow it's only embedded in a temporary layer of skin that will wash it away. This is also impossible. There are 3 main layers of epidermis - most tattoos go into the second layer. But if you only go into the first layer (which would require surgical if not magical precision) the ink may very well fade - but not evenly and not completely. What you'd be left with is a really crappy half-tattoo with splotches of ink here and there.”

If you ever come across someone that is willing to give you a “semi permanent” tattoo, realize that you will have that tattoo forever. If you want a tattoo that won’t last you a lifetime, you should try the stick on temporary tattoos, henna art tattoos or even those tattoo clear sleeves that they put out during Halloween.

Source: http://tattoo.about.com/cs/beginners/a/aa032103a.htm

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