Worried it will hurt? Four options make laser tattoo removal more comfortable, and some can reduce how many sessions you need.
A prescription cream that numbs the area and soothes skin during laser treatment, reducing pain and inflammation.
A compound of benzocaine, lidocaine and tetracaine, formulated by a local pharmacist.
Relief from discomfort during the session, less inflammation and redness afterward, and a faster recovery.
The most common are irritation or an allergic reaction where the cream is applied, so follow the instructions for using it.
An aftercare serum by Biopelle for people going through laser tattoo removal. It soothes, hydrates and helps skin heal between sessions.
It forms a protective barrier and delivers nutrients to the treated area, helping reduce redness and irritation and speed healing.
Vitamin B5 and a peptide complex derived from snail secretion filtrate, which supports cell turnover and collagen.
Nitrous oxide you breathe in yourself for extra pain and stress relief during treatment. You stay in control of how much you use.
You inhale it through a single use breathing circuit. It takes effect within seconds and clears your body within seconds after you stop.
A demand valve means you breathe in as much relief as you need, and trained staff guide you through it.
A silicone patch infused with perfluorodecalin that lets the technician make several laser passes in one session.
The patch stops the white frosting that normally forms after a laser pass, so the tattoo can be treated several times per visit, and it helps the laser reach deeper ink in older tattoos.
The patch itself causes no discomfort. Many clients report less pain, swelling and redness when it is used.
It does not remove the normal possible side effects of laser tattoo removal, such as swelling, redness, pigment changes, blistering or scabbing.
Because more ink is treated per visit, clients often need fewer sessions overall, which can lower the total cost.
Numbing agents such as our prescription cream work best. Staying relaxed and breathing deeply helps too. Tell your technician if you need more time between pulses and they will adjust.
We do not recommend it. Some medications can interfere with numbing agents or increase sensitivity. Avoid ibuprofen, aspirin and alcohol before your appointment, and ask us about anything you take regularly.
Redness, swelling and minor bleeding around the treated area are normal. They usually settle within a few hours but can last up to 24 hours. Your technician goes over aftercare and any medication at your free consultation.
Bring the tattoo, the scar or the question. We will tell you how many sessions it takes and what it costs.
