The rapid light energy causes the absorption of the tattoo ink to destruct, where it is then removed by the body s natural filtering systems. If getting a tattoo removed is a concern, there some things to consider before making the decision. Scarring is a possibility, but it is very unlikely, she said. The level of pain varies from patient to patient, but it feels similar to the pain sensation of getting it done with the needle. And a local anesthetic is offered to those who feel the need for it.
Treatments are usually complete after about six to eight sessions.
On an average it costs about 10 times the amount for removal than it did for the original tattoo, Castillo said. They are usually done about one month apart. However, the effects are not commutative, so sessions can be spaced months apart without digression of the results. Blue and black inks are the easiest to remove, green is the hardest, and red and yellow are in between. The person must be 18 or older, or accompanied with parental consent.