If you are thinking about getting rid of a tattoo you are not alone - the number of people laser tattoo removal has been increasing over recent years. Some studies have shown a 20 percent climb in just the last four years alone.

And it is no wonder, really, now that getting inked no longer means forever. Sure, the adventurous had options before, namely surgical excision, which carried the real possibility of ugly scarring, and dermabrasion, which sandblasted layers of skin in an effort to remove the tattoo, but often did not result in a complete erasure.

Laser tattoo removal blasts away the ink effectively. Over numerous sessions - anywhere from 3 to 5 up to as many as 20 or more, depending on size and colors - the tattoo will disappear in most every case. There is some discomfort involved and the cost of tattoo removal can run into the thousands, but it is a small price to pay if you are really unhappy with keeping your body art.

Wrecking Balm is a product known as a tattoo removal cream. This cream, or balm, is intended to be applied to unwanted tattoos. After so many applications - depending on the ink, quality, and depth of your tattoo - Wrecking Balm is supposed to fade or remove the tattoo.

But many people hearing about this product all have the same question:

Does Wrecking Balm work?

The company itself is very confident in their product. Why do I say this? Because they offer a trial and a money back deal where if you’re not satisfied… you can apply for a refund.

In my research, I’ve seen lots of different results. The thing is - most people who have actually USED the product usually say it worked. Those criticizing it often do so from the standpoint of thinking that it couldn’t possibly work, so I’m going to say it doesn’t work. Not a very fair complaint eh?

Something on TV last night caught my eye.

In between ads for cars and shampoos, a little blurb came up for Wrecking Balm Tattoo Removal. This kit - they call it a kit - consists of 2 or 3 different tattoo removal lotions or tattoo removal creams that when used in conjunction, will significantly fade or entirely remove a tattoo.

That’s the idea anyway.

Curious, I looked up some things online and found quite an array of opinions.

“It doesn’t work!”

“My tattoo faded in 3 months.”

“Wrecking Balm didn’t work for me, but Tat B Gone removal cream did.”

“Try laser tattoo removal instead. I did.”

I guess in a few months I can add my input into the conversation, because I ordered a 2 month supply. I’m going to try and remove my tattoo on my forearm that I got when I was 22. It’s not so much that I don’t like it anymore, it’s just that it doesn’t fit me, and I’m tired of hiding it with long sleeves.

If this doesn’t work, maybe I’ll get Tat B Gone tattoo removal cream and try that instead.