What You Need To Know About Laser Tattoo Removal

What is Laser Tattoo Removal?

Wondering how the laser tattoo removal process works? This treatment is ideal for anyone who regrets a tattoo—whether it’s an ex’s name, a design that no longer fits their style, or something affecting their professional appearance.

Using advanced laser technology, unwanted tattoos can be faded or removed completely over multiple sessions. With the best laser for tattoo removal, even stubborn ink colors can be effectively targeted.

How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?

At Slimming Solutions Med Spa, we use the best laser for tattoo removal, the Q-Switched ND:YAG Laser, known for its precision and effectiveness. This advanced laser system safely targets ink pigments without damaging skin cells, making it an excellent choice for all skin tones.

The laser tattoo removal process involves directing laser energy into the skin, breaking apart ink molecules, which are then naturally flushed out by the body.

Laser tattoo removal works by sending laser energy into the skin. When the laser impacts a pigment molecule, it causes the pigment to break apart. The body will absorb and get rid of the pigment over the course of a few weeks. 

What You Should Know About Laser Tattoo Removal

We Can Perform Laser Tattoo Removal On Any Skin Tone

Some older laser systems do not work on darker-toned skin, but our Q-Switched ND:YAG Laser causes no damage to the skin and only affects the tattoo ink. 

Different Colors Are Harder to Remove

Colors like dark blue and black will fade much more quickly than bright colors. The darker the ink pigments are, the easier it is for the laser to target them, while it may take longer to break down all the more brightly colored pigment molecules. 

Tattoo Removal Takes Time

Removing a tattoo can take anywhere from a few sessions to eight or more, depending on the size and colors of the tattoo as well as the tattoo’s age, since aging tattoos move closer to the surface of the skin. 

Tattoo Removal is Permanent

You don’t need to worry about seeing those tattoo pigments again. Once the laser has treated them, they lose their color and fall apart, letting the body carry them away as part of its natural cleaning process.

Am I a Candidate for Laser Tattoo Removal?

If you have a tattoo you want to get rid of, you may be a good candidate. You should be in overall good health, a nonsmoker, and be prepared for what may be a long process before removal has been completed. 

How Much Does Laser Tattoo Removal Cost?

How much does laser tattoo removal cost? One of the most common questions people ask before starting the laser tattoo removal process is about pricing. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost per session is $423. However, total costs depend on several factors, including tattoo size, ink color, skin type, and the number of sessions needed. Larger or more colorful tattoos may require 8 or more sessions, increasing the total cost.

Take the Next Step – Request a Consultation

Want to learn more about laser tattoo removal?

Schedule a consultation with Slimming Solutions Med Spa, located in Lee’s Summit, MO. Slimming Solutions Med Spa is a full-service medical spa equipped with a Master Injector, RN/esthetician who is also extremely well-versed in HRT and trained in natural hormone therapies. Call us at (816) 524-3438 or schedule an appointment online.