This tattoo is about in 8x8 inches about how many treatments and how much would it cost to remove? (photo)

Our tattoo removal laser works by fragmenting the ink in the tattoo so that the body carries it away in the lymphatic system. Our Picosure laser fragments the ink into sugar particles and is the fastest tattoo laser in the world. Sessions required depends on the size of the are, the colors in the tattoo, and the placement of the tattoo. 6 session are recommend and the cost varies from $2500-$3500. Or you can pay as you go and that would be $450-$700 per session. Again this is based on the size, color and placement. Good Luck!

Thank you for your question in regards to tattoo removal. There are several factors that will determine the number of treatments necessary for removal. Based on skin type, location of the tattoo, color, amount of ink, etc. will help give an estimate on how many sessions it will take. Pricing will also vary between providers/offices. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

This can be removed with laser tattoo removal. Tattoos should be removed with q switched or pico lasers. It's difficult to determine how many sessions it will take for removal, but it will take a series of treatments. Cost will vary. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser tattoo removal expert. Best, Dr. Emer

your piece should be able to be nicely removed with good resuts. Using the newest laser technology, pico, it should take 6-8 treatments to remove but results and treatment techniques vary from office to office.as a guide the cost for removal should in in a ballpark of $25/sq in. An 8x8 piece is 64 sq in which is about $1600 per treatment.When purchasing a package of treatments there are usually nice discount of up to 25% so a 6 treatment package will be around $7200.important to not shop only by price! Check the results of the center, the qualifications of the dr., the laser being used and other patients recommendations. 

Thanks for your question and posting pictures.  Tattoo regret is very common.  Almost every tattoo can be completely removed with enough time and treatments.  The most important factor is patience.  You have to give your body time to absorb the ink.  For laser tattoo removal you have two routes.The older nanosecond or Q-Switch lasers that came out about 20 years ago.  The majority of former Q-Switch patients we see have significant hypopigmentation (ghosting) around and under their tattoo.  The Q-Switch lasers have trouble differentiating between the melanin in your skin and ink.  The technology uses heat to burn the pigment out of your skin.  In addition, we have seen patients with raised scars as if they have been branded.  Both of these condition are irreversible.  Picosecond laser came out about 3 years ago.  Every laser manufacturer has a different marketing hook to make you choose their laser.  At the end of the day, it's about the technology and experience of the clinician.  All PicoSecond lasers (like the Enlighten, PicoWay & PicoSure) fire 1000 times faster per second, using a pressure wave rather than heat to shear the ink molecules apart.  The hype of extra wavelengths does not make that much of a difference.  The 755 nm will get rid of most of the ink colors.  For red and pink ink, you would need to make sure they have 532 nm.  After using the PicoSure for almost 3 years, we have only seen pinpoint hypopigmentation in a very small number of patients usually of darker skin tones.  We cannot say it is impossible to get burned with a Picosecond laser, but it is highly unlikely.  We tell every PicoSure tattoo patient to expect at least 6 treatments, but don’t be surprised if it takes 10 to 12.  Patience is the key for our patients.  We typically see our tattoo removal patients every 8 to 12 weeks initially.  If they have more time than money, we encourage them to come every 6 months as the tattoos seem to continue to fade while they wait.Treatment prices vary by market. The cost for picosecond treatments will be higher, but you should need less than half the treatments compared to a nanosecond laser.

Hello, thank you for your question and for including a photo.  The way a laser rids the body of unwanted ink is, it shatters the ink into tiny particles and your body absorbs those ink particles. The latest technology in laser tattoo removal 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 type of technology can usually remove a tattoo in about half as many treatments as the traditional Q-switch devices.  This is a lot of ink, and a large area. Another thing that you will want to consider is what the facility is using for discomfort management.  Laser tattoo removal is hot!  Here in our facility we numb the patient with lidocaine injections prior to the treatment.  This can sometimes make the treatment more expensive, but definitely more comfortable.  Since the body also plays a part in the removal process, it is impossible to guarantee that all ink will be 100% cleared.  With the pico technology, there are far less chances of hyper/hypo-pigmentation post procedure.  Pricing will vary from market to market and depending on the device being used, but I might venture to say that this tattoo may take between 6-12 treatments and cost a total of $6000-$8000 to remove.  You can click on the weblink below and put in your zip code to find a provider of the pico technology in your area.Good Luck!