Before we perform your laser tattoo removal treatment at Dermacare Laser and Skin Care Clinics, we will administer a topical numbing cream to the treatment area to minimize your discomfort during the procedure. A handheld applicator is placed on the skin, which delivers the high-powered laser pulses directly into the ink. Some patients liken the experience to a rubber band snapping against the skin’s surface as the laser energy is applied.

Treatment sessions may only last about 15 minutes, depending on the size of the tat you want to have removed. After the procedure, you will be able to return to your daily routine right away. The treatment area may look slightly frosted immediately following the application of the laser energy. However, the site will require about a week to heal, as redness and tenderness are common and crusting typically appears within a few days after treatment. Once side effects of the procedure subside, you should notice that your tattoo appears less noticeable with each session.