You will risk scarring and incomplete removal of the tattoo if you opt to "burn" it off. A TCA peel will only remove the superficial layer of the skin, and tattoos penetrate deep into the dermis...that's why they are permanent.
Any treatment such as IPL (photofacial) or a peel would have to penetrate very deeply into the skin, and the risk of an unsightly scar would be very high.
Lasers are by far the safest way to remove your tattoo...they use a laser light, often specifically tuned to the color of the ink, to physically break the ink up into smaller fragments that your body then absorbs.
When properly done, there is very little chance of a burn or skin damage after the laser treatment.
Several sesions, and sometimes up to 10 sessions, are going to be necessary and the cost depends on the size of the tattoo.
