Sage developed a severe allergic reaction to her tattoo ink. Her immunologist told her laser removal wasn't safe—fragmenting the ink into particles and releasing them into her lymph nodes could worsen her condition. Laser removal fragments tattoo ink into nanoparticles that are absorbed through the lymphatic system. According to Kumar et al., Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery (PMC4411594, 2015).

"I was told by my immunologist that I couldn't just go get laser. That would just break up particles and throw them into my lymph nodes, which was definitely a no go. So I started looking around and inkOUT™ seemed really natural in terms of what very few options I had."

The inkOUT™ team worked directly with Sage's doctors to ensure TEPR™ technology—which pulls ink up and out through the skin rather than fragmenting it internally—was the right approach for her situation.

"I called in and told the clinicians here what was going on with me. It was a bit of a unique situation, and they were very understanding and talked to my doctors to try to make sure everything seemed okay. And all throughout the process they've been checking in with me and super awesome and understanding about everything. Thankfully it has been so helpful. I really appreciate the opportunity to even have this option here. 10 out of 10 recommend." — Sage Shaw