Remove Tattoo

What It Is

Laser treatment that breaks down tattoo pigment in the skin, allowing the body's lymphatic system to gradually remove it.

Treatment Protocol

• Number of sessions: 6-12+ treatments typically
• Interval: 6-8 weeks (minimum)
• Effect: Gradual fading over months/years
• Total time: 1-2 years for best results

Procedure

1. Cleansing of the area
2. Local anesthesia or numbing cream (30-60 min)
3. Laser pulses over the tattoo
4. Cooling during and after treatment
5. Bandaging the area

Duration

Varies by size (5-60 minutes)

Pain Level

• Description: Like hot grease splattering
• Intensity: 7-9 out of 10
• MORE painful than getting the tattoo
• Numbing helps, but not completely

Downtime

• Minimum: 1 week
• Average: 1-2 weeks
• Bandage first days
• Avoid exercise/swimming 1-2 weeks

Healing Time

Day 0: Intense pain, swelling, white frosting effect

Day 1-3: Continued pain, crust forms, tattoo looks darker

Day 3-7: Crust thickens, DO NOT PICK!, itching common

Week 1-2: Crust falls off, fading visible, pink skin underneath

Week 2-8: Progressive fading, best results 6-8 weeks after

Side Effects

Very common: Intense pain, swelling, bleeding/oozing, crust formation

Common (30-50%): Blisters, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation

Less common: Scarring (5-10%), ghosting

Rare: Allergic reaction to released pigment

Aftercare

First 24-48 hours: Cool the area, keep bandage on, keep dry

First week: Change bandage daily, antibacterial ointment, DO NOT PICK!

Week 1-2: Let crusts fall naturally, SPF 50+ when healed

Between treatments: Protect from sun (CRITICAL)

Who Is This For

• Black or dark blue tattoos (best results)
• Older tattoos (easier to remove)
• Amateur tattoos
• People who can tolerate pain and downtime
• Realistic expectations about gradual fading

Who Is This Not For

• Light colors (yellow, green, white) - difficult to remove
• Very professional, deep tattoos
• Dark skin types (higher risk)
• Pregnancy

Important Information

Realistic expectations:

• 70-95% fading (rarely complete removal)
• 6-12+ treatments typically
• Interval: 6-8 weeks (minimum)
• Painful, Downtime: 1-2 weeks per treatment

Contraindications

• Pregnancy/breastfeeding
• Active infection
• Keloid tendency
• Recent sun exposure
• Dark skin types (IV-VI)

Warning Signs

• Signs of infection (pus, fever)
• Severe swelling
• Blisters that do not resolve
• Increasing pain after 72h

Individual Variations

Very good response (20-30%): Old amateur tattoos, 80-95% fading after 6-8 treatments

Good response (40-50%): Professional black/blue, 70-85% fading after 8-12 treatments

Moderate response (20-30%): Color tattoos, 50-70% fading after 12+ treatments

Poor response (5-10%): Light colors, 30-50% fading or less

Maintenance

• No maintenance needed when series is complete
• Sun protection prevents new pigmentation
• Ghosting may persist permanently