How many sessions does tattoo removal take?

It varies widely — typically several sessions spaced six to eight weeks apart, depending on ink colors, density, depth, age of the tattoo, and your skin. Professional tattoos usually take more sessions than amateur ones. We give you an honest estimate at your evaluation rather than a number that sounds good.

Does tattoo removal hurt, and will it scar?

Most patients describe it as comparable to getting the tattoo. Done correctly, with appropriate settings and aftercare, the risk of scarring is low — which is exactly why a medical evaluation and the right device settings matter.

Laser Tattoo Removal · Newport News

Laser tattoo removal.

Q: Can you remove colored ink and treat darker skin tones?

All skin tones — the 1064 nm wavelength is well suited to deeper skin types, with settings matched to you. Our Nd:YAG platform works best on black and dark inks and treats many warm and red tones, but green, blue, purple, yellow, and white respond poorly or may not clear. We give a realistic assessment at evaluation rather than a blanket promise.

Honest timelines, published per-session pricing, and no contracts — at a real medical practice, not a storefront. Every patient starts with a medical evaluation and a realistic plan.

How removal works

Short laser pulses shatter tattoo ink into particles small enough for your body to clear over the following weeks. Different ink colors absorb different wavelengths, so multi-color work is treated accordingly. We treat on the Rohrer Spectrum platform, with −30°C air cooling from the Zimmer Cryo 6 to keep sessions comfortable and protect the surrounding skin. Because clearance happens between sessions, removal is a series spaced several weeks apart.

Skin tones and ink colors — straight answers

We treat on a Q-switched Nd:YAG platform (1064 nm and 532 nm). It’s most effective on black and other dark inks and treats many red and warm-toned inks. Some colors — green, blue, purple, yellow, and white — respond slowly, unpredictably, or not at all to these wavelengths, and cosmetic or permanent-makeup pigments can occasionally darken before they fade. The 1064 nm wavelength is well suited to darker skin tones, with settings matched to your skin to target ink while protecting the skin around it. We won’t promise a tattoo gone in a fixed number of sessions, and we’ll tell you honestly at your evaluation when a color is unlikely to clear fully.

A medical evaluation first

Every patient receives a medical evaluation with a board-certified nurse practitioner and an individualized plan before the first session — your skin type, the tattoo, your history, and a realistic timeline. Sessions and pricing are published per session, with no contracts and no package you’re locked into.

Questions

How many sessions does it take?

It varies widely — typically several sessions six to eight weeks apart, depending on ink colors, density, depth, age, and your skin. Professional tattoos usually take more than amateur ones. We give you an honest estimate at your evaluation.

Can you remove colored ink and treat darker skin?

All skin tones, yes — the 1064 nm wavelength is well suited to deeper skin types, with settings matched to you. On color: our Nd:YAG platform works best on black and dark inks and treats many warm and red tones, but green, blue, purple, yellow, and white respond poorly or may not clear. We give you a realistic assessment at your evaluation rather than a blanket promise.

Does it hurt, and will it scar?

Most describe it as comparable to getting the tattoo. Done correctly, the risk of scarring is low — which is exactly why the evaluation and the right settings matter.

Do I have to sign a contract?

No. Pricing is published per session and there are no contracts. You pay as you go.

Founding patients · Opening Fall 2026

First in line when removal begins.

Founding patients receive 15% off all services through December 31, 2026, and priority booking from day one. We’ll be in touch when we open the calendar.

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