Is Laser Tattoo Removal Painful?

LM Medical NYC will provide a numbing cream or local anesthesia to help reduce any discomfort you might feel during the laser therapy. After your session, you will also be given post-treatment instructions to help care for the area. The skin may also feel irritated or itchy following the treatment session. Please follow the aftercare instructions to maintain the health of the treatment area until your next laser tattoo removal session.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Tattoo removal with laser treatment usually requires multiple procedures. The number of treatments depends on the tattoo’s size, colors, and darkness. Patients may need up to 10 sessions to remove the tattoo, and the skin will need post-treatment care to heal after each procedure.

How Long Until I See Results?

Tattoo removal is a gradual process. Treatments are performed in a series over several months to achieve the desired results, which will vary depending on the size, color, and location of the individual tattoo. It may take ten treatment sessions or more to remove a tattoo completely.

Can I Combine Laser Tattoo Removal With Other Procedures?

Of course. At the time of your consultation, please let Dr. Morgan know which cosmetic procedures you would like to incorporate into your personalized treatment plan. Some of our NYC laser tattoo removal patients choose to supplement their laser therapy with additional skin care treatments to rejuvenate their skin. Dr. Morgan can recommend the best way to safely incorporate all your desired procedures into one treatment plan tailored to your aesthetic goals.

What Are the Risks Associated With Laser Tattoo Removal?

Laser tattoo removal is a largely safe and effective treatment performed by experienced medical professionals, but it is not without risks. Some common risks patients may experience include: Itching or skin irritation Redness Light stinging or burning sensation Hyperpigmentation Infection If you are experiencing any adverse effects from your laser tattoo removal, please call LM Medical NYC immediately.

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Laser Tattoo Removal

Introduction

Introduction to Laser Tattoo Removal

Tattoos are considered permanent since they contain ink that is not removable by the body. The molecules of ink are too large to be absorbed by the body and stay suspended in the skin to retain the color and shape of the tattoo. This is why many regrettable tattoos require surgery to remove.

Fortunately, there is another effective and minimally invasive option for tattoo removal. Dr. Morgan Rabach offers laser therapy at LM Medical NYC’s cosmetic clinics, conveniently located on the Upper East Side and Greenwich Village. Laser therapy makes tattoo removal safer and more comfortable than surgery. Read on to learn more about how to remove your tattoo and make it a memory!

What is Laser Tattoo Removal?

Tattoo removal with laser treatment uses targeted light energy to break apart the ink molecules within the skin. Once these spots of ink are made into smaller particles, the body’s immune system removes the particles from the skin and absorbs them into the body’s elimination system. Different wavelengths of laser light are used to treat different colors of ink. Blue or black ink responds well to laser treatment, as these colors absorb most wavelengths.

Over a series of laser therapy sessions, the tattoo will slowly fade with each laser treatment until it is no longer visible.

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What Are the Benefits of Laser Tattoo Removal?

Laser tattoo removal offers a number of advantages over other tattoo removal methods, particularly surgery. Our NYC patients prefer laser tattoo removal for some or all of the following benefits:

Minimally-invasive treatment
Effective and safe removal of tattoos with reduced risk of scarring
Little recovery time can be applied to tattoos of any size

Who Are the Best Candidates For Laser Tattoo Removal?

Dr. Morgan recommends laser tattoo removal for NYC patients who meet the following characteristics:

Prefer to avoid ablative or more invasive tattoo removal methods such as surgery
Have light to medium skin tone
Not experiencing an active skin condition such as acne breakouts
Have had their tattoo for at least one year
Physically healthy
Nonsmokers
Able to maintain realistic expectations for what laser tattoo removal can achieve

Laser tattoo removal may work on patients with darker skin tones, though the therapy may be slightly less effective. Please schedule a consultation with Dr. Morgan to learn more about whether laser tattoo therapy would be suitable for your skin type.

What’s the first step?

Please schedule a consultation with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Morgan Rabach at LM Medical NYC. Dr. Morgan will review your medical history and perform a full evaluation of your tattoo and skin tone in order to provide recommendations for the range of laser wavelengths that can adequately address the color and size of your tattoo. If Dr. Morgan believes a laser tattoo removal treatment could benefit you, she will develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to remove your unwanted tattoos gradually. If you agree with your treatment plan, you can begin your first treatments that day or schedule your first treatment at a later, more convenient time.

What to Expect on the Day of Laser Tattoo Removal Treatment

On the day of your laser tattoo removal treatment, your tattoo will be cleansed and prepped for treatment, and you will be given safety goggles to protect your eyes for the duration of the therapy. LM Medical NYC will also be able to provide topical numbing gel or local anesthesia to ease any discomfort you might feel during the tattoo removal. Dr. Morgan will then explain the laser wavelength settings she will use to address your tattoo’s various colors and sizes. When you are ready, the laser will deliver light pulses on your tattoo, which will help break up the ink particles. After the first treatment, the tattoo should appear slightly lighter in color. Tattoo removal therapy will take several weeks, depending on the size and color of the tattoo, until the tattoo is fully removed.

Laser Tattoo Removal Recovery

Following your laser tattoo removal session, you will be given an ice pack to soothe the skin. You may also need to apply antibacterial ointments to prevent infection until your next tattoo removal session. Please follow the provided aftercare instructions and avoid sun exposure. Dr. Morgan recommends covering the tattoo with a bandage to avoid irritating the area during regular activities.

How Much Does Laser Tattoo Removal Cost in New York City, NY?

The cost of laser tattoo removal in New York City will depend on the extent of treatment necessary to remove the tattoo fully, the number of treatment sessions, and facility fees. LM Medical NYC will be able to provide you with a cost breakdown for your treatment plan at the time of your consultation.

The LM MEDICAL NYC Difference

Dr. Morgan Rabach is a board-certified Dermatologist and media expert known for her expertise in treating scarring, cutting-edge techniques for BOTOX and Fillers, and the savvy use of skin products. Ranked “#1 dermatologist” in NYC by RateMDs, Dr. Rabach has also been featured as a “Superdoctor” in NYTimes Magazine for the last five years and granted the “TopDoctor” designation by Real Self. She has been featured in New York Magazine, Elle, Oprah Magazine, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and Men’s Health, and is a regular contributor to Healthline for her expert views on all things skin.

In addition to her private practice, she is a Clinical Assistant professor of Dermatology at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. She graduated from Brown University with Honors in Biology, earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, completed her medical internship at Yale New Haven Hospital, and her dermatology residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where she served as chief resident.

Laser Tattoo Removal FAQ’S

LM Medical NYC will provide a numbing cream or local anesthesia to help reduce any discomfort you might feel during the laser therapy. After your session, you will also be given post-treatment instructions to help care for the area. The skin may also feel irritated or itchy following the treatment session. Please follow the aftercare instructions to maintain the health of the treatment area until your next laser tattoo removal session.
Of course. At the time of your consultation, please let Dr. Morgan know which cosmetic procedures you would like to incorporate into your personalized treatment plan. Some of our NYC laser tattoo removal patients choose to supplement their laser therapy with additional skin care treatments to rejuvenate their skin. Dr. Morgan can recommend the best way to safely incorporate all your desired procedures into one treatment plan tailored to your aesthetic goals.
Laser tattoo removal is a largely safe and effective treatment performed by experienced medical professionals, but it is not without risks. Some common risks patients may experience include:
- Itching or skin irritation
- Redness
- Light stinging or burning sensation
- Hyperpigmentation
- Infection
If you are experiencing any adverse effects from your laser tattoo removal, please call LM Medical NYC immediately.

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Schedule a Consultation

If you want a tattoo removed, laser treatments can be an option to reclaim your skin. Our skin specialists at LM Medical NYC can evaluate your tattoo and discuss the number of treatments that will be needed to erase the ink from your skin effectively. To learn more about tattoo removal, contact us at LM Medical in Greenwich Village and the Upper East Side to schedule your tattoo removal consultation. You may reach us via phone, text, email, or through our online booking form. All appointments are subject to a $150 cancellation fee if canceled or rescheduled within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment.

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