Ya 'Stuvo Tattoo Removal

Tattoo removal is a critical positive step in a long and challenging journey out of gang life and into positive social integration. Homeboy offers free tattoo removal on site.

Tattoo removal is a critical positive step in a long and challenging journey out of gang life and into positive social integration with the community at large. Many gang members have visible tattoos that inhibit their ability to secure employment, thus we offer free tattoo removal. With two laser tattoo removal machines, the new building houses two clinic rooms, a dedicated waiting room, and an office to hold records and data. Providing an average of 250 treatments per month, this continues to be a critical entry point for many clients, who come in for tattoo removal, and then learn of the additional services offered.

Ya’Stuvo means “that’s enough, I’m done with that”. Tattoo removal is often the first and most urgent treatment accessed in a continuum of case-managed economic development, health and social services offered through Homeboy Industries. In spite of the fact that tattoo removal by laser is known to be painful and takes an average of eight to ten treatments per tattoo, and in some cases up to 1 year to complete, patient retention is virtually 100%.

For appointments, please call (323)526-1254 ext. 351.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If you are a M.D., P.A., or N.P. interested in volunteering, please email: gabby@homeboy-industries.org