Laser Tattoo Removal

Why you should choose us

How many sessions do I need?

 Treatment with the laser varies from patient to patient depending on the age, size, and type of tattoo (amateur or professional). The tone of the patient’s skin, as well as the depth to which the tattoo pigment extends, will also affect the removal technique. It can take up to 20 sessions to remove a tattoo completely. The amount of time required for the removal of a tattoo and the success of the removal varies with each individual. Factors influencing this include: skin type, location, color, amount of ink, scarring or tissue change, and layering. We understand the desire to remove a tattoo as quickly as possible but will not rush treatments that may cause unnecessary skin damage. We use our extensive knowledge to treat everyone effectively and safely. 

How long do I have to wait in between sessions?

We recommend at least 6-8 weeks between removal sessions and will extend that time when we see fit. Everyone wants to believe that coming back sooner will speed up the removal process, but that is not true. More treatments closer together just result in wasting your time and money. Trust that we understand the process and are looking out for your best interest, and with time and patience we will get you to where you want to be. 

When will I see results?

While it is possible to see immediate results, in most cases the fading occurs gradually over the 6–8 week healing period between treatments. Fading may not be noticeable right away, even after two sessions. Think of it as peeling back the layers of ink one by one. The newer, more professionally done tattoos will take longer to see results and more sessions to remove. Setting up realistic expectations is part of our job.

What to expect after a treatment.

There are a handful of symptoms you might see post-treatment. Among them are blisters, swelling, raising of the tattoo, pinpoint bleeding, redness, and/or temporary darkening. Not to worry, though. These are common and usually subside within one to two weeks.

Does it hurt?

Laser tattoo removal is uncomfortable – many clients say that it is worse than getting the tattoo. The pain is often described to be similar to that of hot oil on the skin, or a “snap” from an elastic band. The procedure is very quick and we use utilize a Zimmer Cryo 6 Skin Chiller which not only minimizes the discomfort, but also results in decreased overall patient skin inflammation and damage.  This translates into a more comfortable experience with fewer side effects! Having experienced firsthand the procedure with and without the Zimmer, we can all say that it is much more tolerable with! The pain of the treatment does start to subside immediately after the treatment and it settles into a sunburn like feeling by the end of the day. We do advise to have ice packs ready at home along with a light CBD cream or Antibiotic cream with pain relief.