Frequently Asked Questions

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Since every patient and tattoo is unique, our Certified Laser Specialist will use the following factors to estimate the number of treatments needed to achieve your desired tattoo removal goals:

• age of tattoo
• size of tattoo
• color of tattoo
• location of tattoo
• density of ink
• pre-existing scarring 
• overall patient health

Tattoo removal appointments are scheduled at a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks apart. We want to allow your skin to heal before the next tattoo removal treatment. This waiting period is for your safety. Receiving another treatment prematurely can increase side effects and pigment changes. 

Laser tattoo removal can be uncomfortable. Each patient has a different pain threshold so your level of pain may vary. Patients often describe the treatment feeling like a rubber band being snapped against the skin at a rapid pace. 

On the bright side, laser tattoo removal treatments are quick! Generally speaking, a laser tattoo removal appointment will last no longer than 5 minutes. 

To minimize the pain and alleviate any worry you may experience, we use a Zimmer cooling device during your treatment.

Patients may experience minor side effects such as pigmentation changes, swelling, redness, blistering, and scabbing. This indicates that your body is healing and removing the ink from your skin. We urge you from picking scabs or popping the blisters that may arise. 

Absolutely! For optimal fading, you may only need a couple treatments. This will give your tattoo artist a cleaner canvas and allow for flexibility with their design.