TreatmentsTattoo Removal
Q-Switched laser energy shatters tattoo ink so your body can clear it, session by honest session.
Ready to
start over?
How does
removal work?
Tattoo ink sits in the skin as particles too large for your body to clear. That permanence is the whole point of a tattoo, and the whole problem of an unwanted one.
Our Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser, part of the Lumenis M22 platform, fires pulses measured in billionths of a second. The ink absorbs the energy and shatters into fragments small enough for your lymphatic system to finally carry away.
Each session breaks the ink down further, and the tattoo fades progressively between visits. It is a partnership between the laser and your own biology, which is why patience is part of the prescription — and why most patients find the sessions more tolerable than expected.
We give honest session estimates before you start, because trust matters more to us than selling a package.
Q-Switched Nd:YAG remains the trusted standard for safe, effective ink clearance.
Most tattoos are treated in five to fifteen minutes; the healing between visits does the rest.
Each session lightens the piece further, and partial fading for a cover-up is a valid goal too.
Proper spacing and aftercare protect the skin so the end state is clear, not scarred.
When the ink stopped telling your story, removal starts the next chapter.
Every tattoo removes differently. The consult examines your ink's colors, depth, and age, then lays out a realistic session range and cost before anything is scheduled.
The Tattoo No Longer Fits
Names change, tastes change, careers change. The ink is the only one refusing to.
A Cover-Up Needs Room
Fading an old piece a few shades gives your artist an honest canvas to work with.
Mostly Dark Ink
Black and dark blue tattoos respond best to the Nd:YAG wavelengths and clear most completely.
You Can Commit to the Series
Removal rewards consistency over months. Showing up is most of the battle.
Permanent was
the promise.
Reversible is
the reality.
Typically six to twelve, spaced at least six to eight weeks apart. Ink depth, density, colors, age of the tattoo, and its location on the body all move that number, which is why we estimate ranges honestly at the consult rather than promising a count.
The laser only shatters the ink. Your lymphatic system does the actual removal, carrying fragments away over the following weeks. Treating again too soon adds risk without adding speed.
Black and dark blue respond best, since they absorb the Nd:YAG wavelengths strongly. Greens and bright blues are the stubborn ones and may fade rather than fully clear. Your specialist will assess your specific ink honestly before you commit.
Most patients compare it to a hot rubber band snapping quickly across the skin, over in minutes for an average piece. We use cooling and topical numbing to keep sessions very manageable.
With proper technique and spacing, skin usually returns close to its original state. Frosting, redness, and occasional blistering are normal short-term responses that heal within days when aftercare is followed.
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earned honestly.
Medically reviewed by Barbara Kowalczyk, FNP‑BC and Michael Fressola, ACNP‑BC, board-certified nurse practitioners at Skin Med Spa. This page is for education and is not a substitute for a personalized medical consultation.