Some colors cannot be fully removed. We use the ConBio RevLite laser which is the gold standard for tattoo removal[16]. It has 4 wavelengths to remove most colors of ink. Some colors are more difficult to remove such as blue and green and may require additional treatments. Some colors, such as white and pink, cannot be removed[20].

On average, tattoos take between 5 and 15 treatments[22]. Variables such as color, ink type, skin color, location and age of tattoo affect how many treatments a patient will need. We will evaluate the patient’s tattoo at their consultation and let them know how many treatments they can expect.

You can expect to see the tattoo lighten within the first 3 treatments. Some people will see this after one treatment and for others it may take longer. Everyone responds differently.

Patients should limit the amount of physical activity and sun exposure for the first 24 hours. If the body gets too overheated, it can cause the tattoo to blister. Showers can be taken but only if they are lukewarm and use mild soap.

Yes, the laser is accurate and can remove unwanted parts of tattoos.

Getting laser tattoo removal is not a painless procedure, but the treatments are very fast.

We have always described the sensation of laser hair removal like a rubber band snapping the skin. Tattoo removal is similar, only the rubber band would be stretched a little further before snapping the skin and with practically no pause between encounters. Some patients say the pain level is comparable to getting a tattoo.