How do you get rid of an unwanted Tattoo?

Before 1963 the only options were cutting them out or scraping them off. Then a Laser Procedure was created to remove them off in steps. The process has been improved upon, but can be very expensive.

Here is an article from the New York Times Magazine (http://nymag.com/guides/everything/tattoos/37980/) that explains the different Laser Techniques.