How much does it cost to remove a tattoo?

Many people today decide to get tattoos. But not always what we want in a moment on our skin, we will want in a few years. It is the big problem that people have who have gotten a tattoo somewhat impulsively and some time later decide that the time has come to erase it.

But how much does it cost? It's a somewhat complicated question to answer, but let's start at the beginning.

The percentage of tattooed people does not stop growing, while the number of people who decide to go to a laser clinic does as well. They are two measures that logically go hand in hand.

The technology used to eliminate these leftovers of art is the ultra-pulsed laser, with firing times that destroy the pigment that the tattoo artist has introduced into our skin. This will require some aftercare and several sessions to make it look as good as possible. The number of sessions will also depend on the type of tattoo, the size, the types of ink used… But in general, the number will vary between 2 and 12 sessions to completely remove a tattoo from our skin.

The American Academy of Dermatology, AAD, recommends taking the following steps:

Respect all sessions: It is not good to skip sessions and not come back because we believe that the tattoo has been erased. This one will reappear. It is best that we continue shaking until the professional tells us that we are finished.

Follow care instructions: Taking care of your skin after treatment is vital for it to look good. The professional may even ask us to use antibiotics to heal the wound without problems.

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Protect the skin from the sun for three months: It is very important, just like when we get a tattoo, to protect it from the sun's rays. Radiation can cause us to develop problems in the tattoo, so we should not expose it. And if it is unavoidable, use creams with high sun protection.

What factors determine the price and sessions?

Ink color and quality: As we mentioned before, the different inks are very important when it comes to removing the tattoo. A lighter pigment will not be as difficult to remove as a deep black.

How old the tattoo is: Depending on how many years have passed since we got the tattoo, it will be easier or more difficult to remove it.

Size: The larger the size, the more sessions and the higher the price, of course.

After having seen all these factors, we can estimate that the average price to remove a tattoo will range between 400 and 4,000 euros.