There are a few different ways to remove a tattoo, but none are as effective or anti-invasive as laser treatment. Some of these alternatives include microdermabrasion, chemical peels, excision, cryosurgery, or tattoo cover-ups. The more effective of these, such as excision, require surgery and anesthetic, while the less invasive like microdermabrasion or chemical peels are not very effective. In this way, laser treatment for tattoo removal is the best of both worlds, in that it is highly effective and minimally invasive.