Will laser hair removal effect my tattoo?

Hi and thank you for your question! Yes, it is very likely that the laser used for hair removal can affect your tattoo and make it fade or go away, in addition to higher risk of a burn. So please remind your clinicians to pay extra attention and avoid going over it with laser. I hope it helps and good luck!

Hi Prettypeony2018, thank you for the question!Laser hair removal is great for the reduction of unwanted hair, not so great in the presence of tattoos. Tattoos are nothing but pigment, so the laser would be attracted to the ink on the tattooed skin. With a laser hair removal device, the laser does not target the actual hair, but rather the pigment in the hair. This is why the procedure is less likely to work on those who have light hair. If the skin is tattooed, the laser is going to attack the pigment of the tattoo. When the laser attacks the pigment in the tattoo, it could possibly cause burns or blistering. Not only will the tattoo be ruined, but it may also result in a painful experience.