How much does Picosure Tattoo Removal Cost?

The cost of a Picosure tattoo removal treatment varies per size.  Our office charge $250.00 for tattoo removal the size of a business card and then there up.  We offer a free consultation to determine the price per treatment as well as an estimate of how many treatments will be needed. I would consult a board certified Dermatologist in your area who uses the Picosure system and have a consultation.

PicoSure laser usually involves several treatments spread out by four to six weeks to effectively reduce the pigment of tattoos. Depending on the color(s), size, age of tattoo and other factors, the result can vary.In our NYC practice, only physicians do the laser treatments and we often inject local anesthetic to make the laser treatment comfortable. The size of area being treated can be limited based on the amount of surface area if a topical numbing cream will be used and pricing varies depending on the size. Our patients are quoted a fee during the consultation, and they are provided this in writing, and the consultation fee is applied to the procedure if performed within a finite period after the consultation.

PicoSure Laser allows us to treat your with less follow-up visits in comparison to other lasers. PicoSure uses photo acoustic energy as opposded to thermal energy to shatter the tattoo particles into smaller fragments with less treatments! The cost of tattoo removal is truly dependent upon the patient's tattoo size.
If you come in to my office, I can
put together a customized treatment plan with pricing. I offer a free consultation so we can
perform a quick assessment and can answer any questions you might have. Thank you for your question, best of luck!

Thank you for your question. There are many factors that will determine the price of laser tattoo removal. These factors are the size, color, placement and the number of sessions needed. However, the average cost to remove a large tattoo is approximately $500-$1000 per session. In my office I use the Picosure laser it is 95%+ effective in removing tattoos and works best on dark colors such as black, blue, purple and green and it can take up to 6-10 sessions. Please remember the further the tattoo is from the heart the more time it will take to remove. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

The cost is depends on the size of the tattoo as it relates to the pulses that would need to be generated to cover the tattoo.  We measure the square inches of the tattoo.  We do charge for numbing as we place topical on the tattoo (depending on the surface area, if too large, there is a risk of lidocaine issues) and allow the patient to rest in a room for 1 hour prior to treatment.  If the tattoo is very small, we don't recommend numbing as it is a very quick treatment.  Pico pulsed lasers are triple to quadruple the cost of older QS laser technology and because of this, do carry a higher price tag to the treatment.   The benefit, is that we have found when comparing QS and pico pulsed lasers, the pico pulsed does clear in fewer treatments (but still require multiple treatments depending on the ink density, location, skin color etc).  The best is to schedule a consult with your doctor so that you can gain a better idea. 

The best answer to this is to get a consultation with a physician. Seeing your tattoo in person the physician can determine how many visits it will take to remove such a large tattoo.

Yes, the larger the treatment area, the more you will pay.  Most physicians will work with you to package treatments for lower cost with a percentage off when you purchase several at once.  Remember, too, that sessions are scheduled several weeks apart which gives you a little more time to spread out payments if you are paying each time you come in.  Do you have good credit? Ask whether your physician has a credit plan to spread out payments. (For instance Care Credit is offered by many physicians).You will want to look at the overall picture--are you going to pay a small amount for 30 sessions or pay a little more for the top of the line laser treatment that will do the job in a handful of sessions?  Consider, too, there is a "cost" in travel time, healing or "down" time, and time that you must take out of your schedule for appointments.  The great thing about treatment with a PicoSure laser is that the laser pulses are so strong that they break up tattoo ink incredibly faster than older technology.   With Pico, we are seeing tattoo removal in a handful of sessions as compared to the 20-30 sessions that removal used to take.  When considering price, too, you might want to consider booking with a physician trained to care for skin and pain control.     People want as little pain as possible.  That's why the Picosure laser is really neat because each treatment generally takes just minutes.   At our office,  we inject local anesthetic and use ice packs after most treatments to lessen post-treatment pain and swelling.  Be sure to ask your physician or consultation specialist all the questions you have about how they care for the area after treatment.Finally, one last note: you mentioned your half sleeve tattoo.  To lessen swelling, we generally recommend doing only a portion of the "sleeve" at each session, but since yours is black a Picosure laser should knock it out in 4-6 sessions for each area.    

The best way to get an accurate estimate on what the cost would be to remove your tattoo would be to get a consultation with a dermatologist. PicoSure is the newest tattoo removal device on the market. The new device provides greater clearance of the tattoo in less treatments. Generally, the cost of PicoSure treatments are running about 20% more than Q-Switch devices, because of advanced technology. Cost will also vary depending upon where you live. 

Hi Joe,Cost has many variables including geographical location of the center, complexity and size of the tattoo. However, black ink tends to be the quickest ink color to remove, assuming the artist created the tattoo with black ink only. I would suggest you schedule a consult for accurate treatment and cost info. In our experience, we are removing tattoos in less than half the time with older technology.Dr. Ritacca

At our office we are currently pricing tattoo removal treatments with the PicoSure approximately 25% higher than tattoo removal treatments with older devices. Even with the slight premium in the per cost treatment, patients generally end up spending less out of pocket to remove their tattoos with the PicoSure. This is due to the fact that each treatment with the PicoSure results in greater clearance of the tattoos than older devices. We are seeing average treatment sessions for full tattoo removal cut in half compared to other devices. Black ink responds very well with the PicoSure. Other colors, such as red, may respond better with other laser devices. Because each tattoo and each patient is different, The Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery offers free tattoo removal consultations. This allows our providers to give our patients the most complete information for their particular tattoos.