Extracting no-longer wanted tattoos from the skin has usually been a painful process. However, cosmetic surgeons have developed what they say is a more efficient and less painful way of removing body art.

A cream which is being called Rejuvi, when injected into the skin, is absorbed by the pigmented cells and bonds with the pigment. This softens the ink and pushes it to the surface of the skin, where it forms a scab. When the scab falls off after six to eight weeks, the ink goes with it.

Experts claim that the technique has a higher success rate than laser treatment, is cheaper, less painful, and has a minimal risk of scarring.