What's the Minimum Time That I Need to Wait Before I Can Start Removing a Fresh Tattoo?

Thank you for the question and picture. I would suggest that you wait at least one month after tattoo placement to begin laser tattoo treatment. Remember that the skin was traumatized during the tattoo placement and should be healed before it is re-traumatized with the laser tattoo treatment. Otherwise you are at increased risk for scarring etc. Based on the picture of the professional tattoo you probably will require at least 8 to 12 treatments of the... more

The good news is that you can start right away. There is no wait time required. Actually, I have seen quite a few people that decide right away that they want to get rid of it. Laser removal is a gradual process that often takes one to two years. The entire tattoo is treated and the sessions are spaced at least four weeks apart. Although some tattoos may go away in as few as three or four sessions, most of the time, you are in for eight to twelve or more treatments. It looks like you... more