First the bad news: yes, laser tattoo removal is painful. Now the good news: the pain is only temporary and there are no lasting effects on your skin. The actual pain you experience during laser tattoo removal is caused by the ink particles being shattered below your skin by the energy from the tattoo removal laser. The light emitted by the laser is absorbed by the ink particles as heat, causing them to erupt. Since the laser emits light in short, quick bursts the tissue around the ink has enough time to cool so the surrounding dermis is left unharmed and your skin undamaged. During laser tattoo removal you will most likely feel pain during the treatment, and you probably won’t experience any discomfort between sessions, meaning that the downtime between procedures is relatively low. Some people rely on pain relief medication for their procedure, but most healthcare professionals may advise on avoiding pain relief medication because the pain is temporary, and medication may cause complications now and in the future. Topical numbing cream is a solution and is popular for larger tattoo removal sessions as it helps patients withstand the pain long enough to complete the full session. Numbing cream doesn’t necessarily affect the area where the tattoo ink rests, but it can greatly reduce the sensation of the laser passing through the top layer of skin to take that edge off. You will still feel some discomfort, but rest assured it will come as less of a shock.

According to experts in the aesthetics industry, probably not as soon as you like. You see, as soon as that tattoo is placed on your body, your body begins to naturally break the ink down, which means the older tattoo is the better candidate for speedy removal. But don’t let this concern you: it could take up to eight weeks for removal after you get inked. You tattoo can be removed this quickly and it may take five to ten treatments for removal, so be aware of this time commitment and understand that it can’t be gone in a few hours as it was applied.

Yes, Reddy Aesthetics offers tattoo removal, and we utilize the best in technology. Every tattoo has a story to tell, and we are here to close that chapter: a name, a pet, or a movement or cause, and we offer affordable pricing with effective treatment.

If you are interested in tattoo removal, we welcome you to contact us or book an appointment through our website. Our team of healthcare professionals will assess your tattoo and walk you through the process of laser tattoo removal sessions and everything you need to know to get rid of that unwanted tattoo.