From exes' names to old designs, 30 to 40 South Florida clients a week pay to erase tattoos, clinic says

Known for its vibrant ink culture, Miami Beach has been called the most tattooed city in America, boasting more tattoo shops per capita than any other city. But while many line up to get inked, a growing number of residents are paying to have their permanent body art erased.Loliette Ribot, a ballet teacher who got her tattoos at age 20, is currently undergoing treatments to remove ink from her shoulder, arm, and fingers."I think relief. I can expose my shoulder. I'm very excited, very nervous," Ribot said as she prepared for a laser session.At Ink Rewind Tattoo Removal in Coral Gables, nurse practitioner Lilian Ascunce sees 30 to 40 clients a week. She explained that the top reasons people seek removal include exes' names, anniversaries, poorly applied tattoos, or old designs that no longer represent who they are today.For client Lucette Larosa, the target is a finger tattoo with her ex-fianc Victor's name."Every time I remove a name, I always say bye-bye lover, bye-bye Victor!" Ascun