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CHARLESTON The Facial Center of Charleston and Teays Valley is soliciting applications from those seeking the opportunity to have tattoos removed at no cost, and will choose two area residents to receive the free service.

Knowing that some tattoos wear out their welcome or were acquired in haste, The Facial Center is conducting an Erase The Mistake contest to promote laser tattoo removal and skin restoration services.

The spark for the Erase The Mistake campaign came when representatives from the local Union Mission approached professionals at The Facial Center about removing facial tattoos from one of its clients. The client, who prefers to remain anonymous, felt his facial tattoos hampered his ability to be considered for employment at a level commensurate with his work history and background.

Jason Quintrell, president and CEO of Union Mission in West Virginia, said his staff, after raising the funds required to pay for the procedure, consulted The Facial Center about removing his tattoos.

Quite simply, the Facial Center staff refused to take our money and are donating the service. I cannot convey how grateful we are to Dr. Jack Krajekian and his wonderful team at The Facial Center.

Now through 5 p.m. Aug. 31, The Facial Center is inviting additional applicants to be considered, who will be evaluated on a wide array of criteria -- the level of impact it would have on ones life, the tattoos size, color, and location on the body, to name a few. After the deadline, The Facial Center will conduct interviews and consultations with applicants. Krajekian will announce two recipients of the no-cost tattoo removals in September.

Laser tattoo removal is by far the most effective way to remove tattoos, Krajekian said. No matter how much you dislike the tattoo(s) on your body, removal should be conducted under the direct supervision of a licensed physician who is board-certified in order to ensure both safety and efficacy.

The Facial Center has offices in Charleston (4307 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E.) and Teays Valley (200 Prestige Park in Hurricane). Those interested in applying for tattoo removal should complete this form by the deadline: https://forms.gle/qDB4Rk4zAPSFmRip7.

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