Show patients their result before they treat.
Picosecond and Q-switched lasers that shatter tattoo ink so the body can clear it, fading tattoos over a series.
Sarah Jenkins
Plan • Energy Device
Recommended Protocol
Laser Tattoo Removal
PicoWay (Candela) • Series spaced 6–8 weeks apart
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Ongoing plan
Laser tattoo removal uses picosecond or Q-switched lasers to shatter tattoo ink into particles the body clears naturally, fading the tattoo over a series of sessions. Different wavelengths target different ink colors, and picosecond devices clear ink in fewer treatments. Expect several days of redness and possible blistering after each session.
Laser tattoo removal uses rapid, high-energy pulses — from picosecond devices like PicoWay and PicoSure or Q-switched lasers — to break tattoo ink into particles small enough for the body's immune system to carry away. Different wavelengths target different ink colors, and the tattoo fades progressively across a series of sessions spaced weeks apart. Modern picosecond technology clears ink in fewer treatments with less risk to surrounding skin than older lasers.
For a practice, tattoo removal is a high-intent, recurring service — patients commit to a multi-session plan from the start — and it draws in a steady audience that often explores other treatments. The main job is setting expectations about how many sessions a given tattoo will need. Showing the projected fade on the patient's own photo makes the timeline concrete and supports booking the full course of treatments.
Laser Tattoo Removal
Category
Energy Device
Typical cadence
Series spaced 6–8 weeks apart
Downtime
Redness, swelling, and possible blistering for several days.
Typical range
$200–$500 per session
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It varies widely by size, ink colors, age, and depth — most tattoos take 5–10+ sessions spaced 6–8 weeks apart to allow the body to clear the fragmented ink between visits.
It's often compared to a rubber band snap and can be more intense than getting the tattoo. Numbing cream and cooling are used to keep it tolerable.
Black and dark inks respond best. Greens, blues, and bright colors are harder and need specific wavelengths — a picosecond laser with multiple wavelengths gives the broadest coverage.
When done correctly with proper aftercare, scarring is uncommon. Following blister and wound-care instructions and avoiding picking is key to healing cleanly.
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