A Lakeland med spa is helping military recruits and officers get a clean slate by erasing tattoos that stand in the way of their careers.
At Bella Viságe Medical Spa in downtown Lakeland, tattoo removal isn’t about aesthetics; it’s about second chances.
The med spa began offering the service in 2019. Owner and nurse practitioner, Jeanna Parker, said her mission changed after meeting a veteran with a shotgun sight tattooed on his cheek.
“I offered him free tattoo removal to give him a second chance, and it really started me thinking that I could donate my time and my laser and my expertise, to help people that need a second chance. And who better than our military recruits that need to have tattoos removed,” said Parker…