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Not all lasers deliver equal results. Understand the differences before your first consultation.
Three wavelengths. Shortest pulse duration on market. Excels on multicolor ink and darker skin tones.
$200-500/sessionFirst FDA-cleared picosecond laser. Strong on blue and green inks. Pressure wave technology reduces thermal damage.
$200-400/sessionProven workhorse. Lower per-session cost. Best for black and dark ink. More sessions than pico but widely available.
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| Tattoo Size | Q-Switch Per Session | Pico Per Session | Typical Sessions | Total Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 3") | $100-150 | $200-300 | 6-8 | $600-2,400 |
| Medium (3-6") | $200-350 | $350-500 | 6-10 | $1,200-5,000 |
| Large (6"+) | $400-600 | $500-900 | 8-12 | $3,200-10,800 |
| Cover-up Prep | $150-300 | $250-450 | 3-5 | $450-2,250 |
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Tattoo removal costs $100-900 per session depending on size, ink colors, and laser technology. Small tattoos (under 3 inches) average $100-300 per session with Q-Switch lasers and $200-300 with picosecond lasers. Most tattoos require 6-12 sessions for complete removal, putting total costs between $600 and $10,800.
Picosecond lasers (PicoSure, PicoWay, Enlighten III) represent the current gold standard, clearing ink faster than Q-Switched lasers with fewer sessions. PicoWay excels on multicolor tattoos with its three wavelengths. Q-Switched Nd:YAG remains effective for black ink at lower per-session cost.
Professional tattoos typically require 6-12 sessions spaced 6-8 weeks apart. Amateur tattoos may clear in 4-6 sessions due to shallower ink placement. Multicolor tattoos, dense saturation, and difficult body locations (ankles, fingers, ribs) push session counts toward the higher end.
Most patients describe the sensation as similar to a rubber band snapping against skin. Clinics offer numbing cream (applied 30-60 minutes before), cooling devices, or local anesthetic injections. Pain varies by body location -- ribs and ankles run more sensitive than arms and upper back.
Most tattoos can reach 90-95% clearance with modern picosecond lasers. Black and dark blue inks respond best. Certain colors (white, fluorescent, some yellows) resist laser treatment. Realistic expectation: significant fading that makes the tattoo invisible at conversational distance, though faint ghosting may remain on close inspection.
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