Should my laser tattoo removal take over 20 sessions?

Thanks for your
question – and while 20 sessions may seem excessive, on occasion this is what
it takes. The time needed to remove tattoos depends on who put the tattoo
there, the inks used, the colors used, and the depth of the ink. The time to
remove it depends on the skill of the provider, which we hope is a board-certified
dermatologist or plastic surgeon, and the laser(s) they are using. There is
more than one type of tattoo laser and on occasion we need to use more than one
laser on one person. We normally use Q-Switched lasers – the 532-1064 nm is the
most popular but there is also a ruby version that we will use when needed. And
there are the new Pico lasers which may work faster for some tattoos. So if you
are not seeing the results you are after, it may be time to find another
provider.

Successful tattoo removal depends on color, composition and depth of the ink, location on the body, type of laser being used, knowledge and skill of the doctor using the laser, scarring from the tattoo application, the activity of the body's immune systems and other factors.  Make sure you are seeing a skilled and experience laser doctor with more than one kind of laser and many years experience who understands all of the options.