Tattoos may not be forever — but that doesn’t mean getting rid of them is pretty. One influencer was left reeling after a tattoo removal session led to a “disgusting” complication, sending her racing online for advice. “If you don’t want to see something gross, please keep scrolling,” Kyra Green (@kyra212green) warned her more than … Read more
What happens to a tattoo when you decide forever is too long? Tattoo removal is achieved through a series of laser treatments, typically four to 10 sessions. Laser-based treatments heat the tattoo pigment to temperatures up to 572 degrees Fahrenheit, causing ink particles to break apart. While many assume the ink simply fades in the … Read more
New York City has one of the highest ratios of plastic surgeons per capita — but New Yorkers are still flying across the country for a buzzy new antiaging treatment. Lauren Goodman, a registered nurse and founder of Juliana Clinics in Beverly Hills, says she’s had people traveling from around the US to be “shrink … Read more
From full sleeve to clean slate: Brazil’s onetime most-tattooed man is erasing his past, one laser pulse at a time. Leandro de Souza, a 36-year-old photographer from Bagé in Brazil’s southernmost state, spent two decades turning himself into a walking canvas. The Brazilian had more than 170 inkings covering about 95% of his body, a … Read more
From laugh lines and stretch marks to acne scars and sunspots, our skin tells the story of our lives. But as time ticks on, many of search for ways to rejuvenate, refresh and maybe hit the “delete” button on a few chapters. Enter laser treatments — a noninvasive option taking the beauty world by storm, … Read more
One giant beep for mankind. Scientists have proposed a radical new method for sniffing out potential alien life on other planets — send AI into space and see if any little green men respond. The science fiction-worthy suggestion — recalling the Netflix hit show “3 Body Problem” — was recently put forward in an essay published by Scientific … Read more
If you find yourself in a hairy situation this summer, experts have got your back. Whether you choose to go natural or remove body hair this summer is up to you, but should you decide to go hair-free, you can either shave wax or undergo laser hair removal. CNN spoke to Dr. Deirdre Hooper, cofounder … Read more
This redefined a long-distance call. Earth just received a laser transmission from a world- (and perhaps universe) record-breaking 140 million miles away — which could have major implications for the future of space travel. However, this correspondence wasn’t extraterrestrial in origin: It was actually sent by NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, which is currently located approximately 1.5 … Read more
Laser hair removal is one of the most requested cosmetic procedures worldwide — but could it have unwanted side effects? The popular procedure is approved by the Food and Drug Administration and is generally considered a safe, effective procedure when performed properly. However, some people have complained of unwanted side effects such as sagging skin … Read more
Taylor White was only 21 when her face was tattooed with obscenities against her will, leaving her with no other option than to cover up the unsightly markings with dark, black ink. Now, more than a decade later, the Florida resident is finally removing her blackout face tattoo with the help of a generous stranger, … Read more
Eye can’t believe this surgery nightmare. A nearsighted bride walked down the aisle in sheer agony, feeling as though “shards of glass” were piercing her eyeballs, after she elected to undergo laser eye surgery in the hopes of improving her vision. Now, the once bubbly blond is racked with chronic pain — unyielding discomfort she … Read more
Balenciaga is capping its apparent campaign to incite outrage — this time with laser focus. The embattled brand is selling a baseball cap destroyed by a laser with a price tag of $360. The Laser Destroyed Cap has two gaping holes on the sides of the peak and looks tattered with frayed blue cotton material … Read more
They’re shooting for the stars. Scientists have developed a laser that could detect extraterrestrial life in outer space, which could speed up the decades-long quest to find other beings “on faraway moons and planets.” The NASA-backed research conducted at the University of Maryland shows that the laser technology could potentially identify signs of life and … Read more