A tattoo is for life — or at least, that’s the idea. For one reason or another, some people who get inked wish to remove their tattoos or have them lightened in order to cover old ink with a new design.
Many clinics offer laser removal services, but none provide the treatment in a client’s front driveway.
That’s where Moose Jaw, Sask. businessman Sacha Elez comes in. Elez operates Tattoo Medic, a full-service tattoo removal clinic run out of a modified ambulance.
“I figured why not keep it mobile, that way I can service all these small towns across the province,” Elez said.
Elez bought the used ambulance in Ontario and made alterations to add his laser removal system, a bench where clients can lay down, extra lights, air conditioning, and a custom hitch to haul a generator.
Dressed in a uniform resembling a paramedic, Elez said having his clinic on wheels allows him access to the far reaches of the province.
“I’ll set up in one area like Saskatoon for a day… or if they’re from out of town and they’re just in Saskatoon for the one day, I can meet them anywhere,” Elez said.
“Any parking lot that’s convenient to them.”
Operating Tattoo Medic was not the first career choice for Elez. The business owner spent eight years in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot.
After leaving the air force due to medical reasons, he completed a program for transitioning military members to find second careers.
That’s where early plans for his mobile tattoo removal started to look like more of an achievable goal.
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Now with a growing list of clients, the vet-turned-businessman has eyes on the future.
“If all goes well I’d love to have multiple rigs. Maybe expand to Manitoba and Alberta,” Elez said.
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