That Chinese character tattoo of yours may have wowed your college buddies or significant other then, but now it doesn't bring the same impression when you're meeting up with a business client. Ah, the folly of youth! But if you think you're stuck with that tattoo forever, fret not for there might be a less painful way to part with that tattoo of yours.

A company called Freedom 2, founded by doctors, mentioned that they will begin selling a removable tattoo ink that will remain in place as long as the person wants it. But the difference is that it can be removed fully and safely with a single laser treatment. The New York company is calling their product Freedom-2 LLC.

So how did Freedom 2's ink achieve that "removability" factor? It's removable because it is encapsulated in tiny beads made of polymethylmethacrylate, a synthetic material commonly used in surgical glue and in many types of artificial joints.

Because of the way these beads are formed, they fall apart when laser energy is applied. That particular laser energy would cost you around US$ 1,000, which is a small price to pay for a good impression.

As for the ink, it will most likely cost more than the usual ones being used. But according to Freedom 2 CEO, Martin Schmieg, "the new ink will be slightly more expensive than conventional ink but will likely add only about $50 to the cost of most tattoos...because most of the cost related to tattooing is for the artist's time and talent."