Find out how many weeks and months your full tattoo removal will take based on the number of sessions required.
Not sure? Most tattoos need 6–12 sessions. Use the Cost Calculator to estimate yours.
Removing a tattoo is a gradual process, not a one-visit fix. Each laser session shatters ink particles into fragments small enough for your immune system to carry away. That healing and clearing takes time — which is why sessions are spaced roughly 6 to 8 weeks apart.
Rushing the process by booking sessions too close together does not speed up removal; it only increases the risk of skin irritation, blistering, and scarring. Patience genuinely produces better results.
Most tattoos take 6 to 12 sessions to fully clear. With 6- to 8-week gaps, that means the entire process usually spans 8 months to 2 years from start to finish. Factors like ink color, depth, and your body's healing response all influence the total.
Give your skin the full recommended gap between sessions. It heals better, clears ink faster, and lowers your risk of scarring.
Good aftercare between sessions keeps your skin healthy and can improve how quickly ink clears. Learn what to do in our aftercare guide.