I have a 20 square inch tattoo that is only black and grey. I have been looking into tattoo removal but the pricing confuses me. Most places are about $50 per square inch so I'm calculating 10,000 total for the whole tattoo?! Am I doing this right? Is that the norm? Also I calculated that I am a 9 on the scale they use for pricing removal but I forgot what it's called. Thank you!
May 13, 2016
Answer: Confused at pricing for tattoo removal? Hello, Thank you for your question. Pricing is not only based on the size of the tattoo, but it is based on the volume of ink in the tattoo. A tattoo that is mostly outline with less ink volume requires far less pulses than a tattoo that is heavy with ink. Another thing that may determine pricing is the device being used. The latest technology is the pico-second technology. The PicoWay Laser (Candela/Syneron) uses photoacoustic impact/pressure waves rather than photothermal/heat.This process has less heat, therefore it is more comfortable and the chances of hyperpigmentation are less.The Pico-second pulse shatters the ink into even smaller particles, allowing the body to more easily absorb the ink. This new technology can usually remove a tattoo in about half as many treatments as the Q-switch devices. I understand that this can be confusing, but one detail that you should hold of most importance is that you go to a board certified dermatologist for your treatment to assure safe, effective treatments and after care that can help you if there are any complications.Good Luck!
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May 13, 2016
Answer: Confused at pricing for tattoo removal? Hello, Thank you for your question. Pricing is not only based on the size of the tattoo, but it is based on the volume of ink in the tattoo. A tattoo that is mostly outline with less ink volume requires far less pulses than a tattoo that is heavy with ink. Another thing that may determine pricing is the device being used. The latest technology is the pico-second technology. The PicoWay Laser (Candela/Syneron) uses photoacoustic impact/pressure waves rather than photothermal/heat.This process has less heat, therefore it is more comfortable and the chances of hyperpigmentation are less.The Pico-second pulse shatters the ink into even smaller particles, allowing the body to more easily absorb the ink. This new technology can usually remove a tattoo in about half as many treatments as the Q-switch devices. I understand that this can be confusing, but one detail that you should hold of most importance is that you go to a board certified dermatologist for your treatment to assure safe, effective treatments and after care that can help you if there are any complications.Good Luck!
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