I have a huge tattoo covering my entire back. How many removal sessions will I need?

How many session you'll need will depends on the color and density of ink, the type of laser used, and the experience of the practitioner.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

We recommend breaking the area up it into smaller areas to be treated, because the body slows down the removal process when overloaded with ink. Those who ignore our advice see slower results. We want to be partners in success, so consider heeding the advice of people trying to assist you. If you were to implement more recommendations from the BLAST protocol, your ink would come out faster and you would need fewer sessions. Waiting more time between treatments also reduces your costs. Eating healthy helps too because the body removes the ink. Lasers make particles very small so the body can do its job easier.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Because the laser only activates the ink by exploding the ink molecules and your body pulls the ink out of the skin (Macrophages), it is not possible to estimate how many treatments it will take. It varies from person to person. There is a lot of variability in the inks, colors, depth of application and amount of ink in the tattoo. A large area like a back will need to be treated in sections and allowing some healing (about one week) between treating another section. Treating too large areas can create complications such as ink toxicity (depending on the ink), pain and difficulty post-treatment management. You should have this done in a medical setting.

Published on Jul 11, 2012