Laser tattoo removal breaks down tattoo ink into smaller particles that the body gradually clears over the weeks following each session. Dark inks like black and blue respond fastest and clear in fewer sessions. Colors like green and yellow are more resistant and typically need more sessions with specific laser wavelengths matched to that pigment.
Most tattoos need 6 to 12 sessions spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart, since skin needs real recovery time between treatments and pushing sessions closer together increases the risk of complications without speeding up the actual fading process. A test spot is standard before the first full session to confirm how your specific skin responds.
Sun protection on the treated area between sessions matters for the same reason it does with any laser treatment: sun-exposed skin heals less predictably. If you have a history of keloid scarring, mention it during consultation — it's a real factor in how any skin responds to laser treatment and changes how we approach settings, regardless of anything else about your history.
Technician insight
The most common source of frustration is expecting a heavily colored tattoo to clear as fast as a simple black-ink design. Green and yellow pigment genuinely take longer regardless of how the rest of the tattoo responds, so we set that expectation up front rather than after a few sessions.
Example: Fading a Multicolor Sleeve
A typical multicolor sleeve case involves dense ink, including resistant yellow tones, that hasn't responded well to prior attempts. Staged sessions with settings adjusted for each specific pigment tend to show visible lightening within four visits, with the more resistant colors requiring extra sessions beyond the dark ink.
Tattoo Removal Services We Offer
✓Dark Ink Laser Removal
Targets black and blue pigments with Q-switched lasers for faster clearance.
✓Color Tattoo Fading
Breaks down green, red and yellow inks using multiple wavelengths.
✓Small Tattoo Sessions
Addresses compact designs on wrists or ankles.
✓Large Area Multi-Session Plans
Covers back or sleeve tattoos with a staged treatment plan.
✓Scar Tissue Tattoo Removal
Handles ink over scar tissue with adjusted laser settings.
Tattoo Removal Cost in Florence, SC
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Small Tattoo Session | $150-$350 | Size under 2 inches, single color |
| Medium Tattoo Package | $400-$800 | Per session for 4-6 inch designs with mixed inks |
| Large Area Treatment | $600-$1,200 | Per session for sleeves or back pieces |
| Color Removal Add-On | $100-$250 | Extra per session for resistant pigments |
Ranges are typical for Florence, SC and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Initial Consultation
We assess tattoo size, ink colors, skin type and medical history, and set realistic expectations.
- 2
Test Spot Treatment
A small laser pulse checks your skin's reaction before full sessions begin.
- 3
Scheduled Laser Sessions
Targeted pulses are delivered with appropriate intervals for recovery between sessions.
- 4
Aftercare Guidance and Follow-Up
You'll get sun protection and moisturizing instructions plus progress checks to adjust the plan.
Pricing
Cost depends on tattoo size, ink colors, and number of sessions required.