Tattoo Removal

Tired of your tattoo?  We can help.  At the Dermatology & Laser Center of San Antonio, we use the Q-Switched Nd: Yag Laser for tattoo removal.  Your tattoo can be removed with little or no scarring.  Professional and amateur tattoos have been treated with gratifying results and minimal side effects. 

Here's how it works:  the laser breaks up the pigment colors of the tattoo with a high-intensity light beam.  Treatments vary from patient to patient, depending on the color, age, size and type of tattoo.  Depending on the type of tattoo, multiple treatments may be required. 

Ready to get started?  Call our office to schedule your consultation today.

Before and after photos - actual patient after one treatment.

FAQ – Tattoo Removal

Why a consultation

During your consultation, the tattoo(s) will be evaluated, all questions will be answered, and the medical risks and benefits of the laser tattoo removal procedure will be thoroughly explained to you. We will also establish a price per treatment and will give you an approximate number of treatments necessary, based on the evaluated tattoo(s) and your individual health concerns.

What is involved in a consultation?
This is the first step. A consultation is required before any laser treatment, and usually takes 30 minutes. It involves taking a health history, evaluating the tattoo, explaining the procedure, reviewing risks and benefits, options, answering questions, and establishing the price per treatment.  Patients under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian with them.

Is there a fee for the consultation?
There is a fee of $75 for your first appointment.

How are tattoos removed?
The Q-switched Nd:Yag laser is is FDA-approved for removing tattoos.  At times we use other devices (lasers) or can surgically remove a tattoo

How much will it cost?
Pricing depends on the size of the tattoo.  The prices per treatment start at $200 per treatment and go up from there, based on the size of the tattoo.  Multiple treatments over a period of time are needed.

Is the process painful?
The discomfort from this procedure can vary from only mildly uncomfortable to painful.  If we think pain will be a serious factor, we use an anesthetic to numb up the skin

How many treatments will it take to remove my tattoo?  Every tattoo is different, but almost all  require multiple treatments, which are usually spaced out from 4 to 12 weeks, or even longer. The number of treatments depends on the type, amount, density, colors and depth of ink that’s used; other factors which influence success of treatment include the tattoo’s location and age, and the patient’s skin type and health conditions .

Will the tattoo completely disappear?
The degree of improvement varies widely.  Black inks generally respond better; colored inks, such as greens, are less predictable.  Some tattoos clear almost completely with several treatments; others improve slowly and incompletely over time.  During consultation you can be given a better idea of how responsive to treatment your tattoo may be.  At times we are able to remove the bulk of a tattoo’s pigment, and then surgically remove the rest.

Ready to remove your tattoo?  Contact our appointment desk to schedule your consultation.

The Dermatology & Laser Center of San Antonio™

7810 Louis Pasteur, Suite 200   San Antonio, TX 78229   210.614.3355

dermcenter@dermlaser.com

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