Does the Size of a Tattoo Affect Price For Tattoo Removal?

How much does a typical tattoo removal session cost?

This can range from $150 per treatment for an extra small tattoo (such as the size of a postage stamp) to $500 per treatment for an extra large tattoo (sheet of paper or larger), and everything in between. Depending on size, color, body location and depth/intensity/type of ink used, patients can typically expect to require 4-7 treatments, on average, but there is a huge variability based on the above factors. For example, tattoos with a lot of red ink may take longer than those with a lot of black ink.  Patients have the option of buying a package of laser tattoo removal treatments that will reduce the per treatment cost; otherwise, we can charge by tattoo removal session.

Some patients believe that more traditional tattoo removal is cheaper. On average, laser removal treatments with old Q-switch tattoo removal lasers will cost less, but since more treatments are needed, the overall cost ends up being more expensive, while results are not as complete.

Since every tattoo is different, Premier Vein and Body by Schwartz offers tattoo removal consultations.  Once our laser aesthetician examines the size and colors of your tattoo, she can give you a  more reasonable idea of how many treatments may be required for total clearance.

Patients should typically expect to see 20-25% tattoo removal after each laser treatment, although tattoo size, colors and type/density of ink are contributing factors. For optimal results, each treatment should be spaced 6-8 weeks apart.