With the growing cosmetic skin care industry of tattoo removal, and with an ever increasing population seeking out tattoos, there are a number of concerns related to the removal process, its effectiveness, and its cost. Laser tattoo removal cost can vary greatly all depending on the tattoo size, color, and the skin type of the person. It is important to remember that each treatment to remove a tattoo is typically spread out by a number of weeks so the cost and treatment plan can be worked out per treatment.
Typically, if you are looking to remove a tattoo that is very large and in color, laser tattoo removal cost can run into the thousands of dollars. Often, each treatment by laser will be spread out every 2.5 months or so to give the skin a chance to heal and to get the immune system going. When considering the cost of removal and the payment structure, it is important to work with your tattoo removal specialist and to see what sort of payment plans or financing may be available. Furthermore, you should obviously be aware that laser tattoo removal cost is not covered by health insurance carriers as it is a cosmetic procedure.
When removing a smaller tattoo in color, the cost is usually hundreds of dollars because fewer treatments may be needed. Additionally, each treatment would likely be separated by a few weeks or a month to allow the skin a chance to heal and the immune system a chance to expel some of the ink. Overall, the effectiveness of the laser tattoo removal is high in that most tattoos will be lighter, less obvious, diminished in size or color, etc. The tattoo may be completely unnoticeable after all treatments are through yet there is no 100% guarantee that the tattoo will be completely removed.
Some tattoo removal clinics do charge an initial consultation fee that may or may not be applied to the laser tattoo removal cost should the patient decide to have their treatments started there. Tattoo removal is something that some clinics specialize in and as such, they have the most valid and informed information related to modern laser technology and how it works with your type of skin and your type of tattoo. However, there may be a tattoo removal specialist at various types of cosmetic skin care clinics regardless of whether the entire office specializes in laser tattoo removal.
It is important to remember that laser tattoo removal cost should not stand in the way of you getting an unwanted tattoo removed. Sometimes, the mental and emotional relief that can be felt once an unwanted picture, word or name is removed from the skin can be worth any cost involved. Keeping realistic expectations is always important as well since, as mentioned, the tattoo may not be completely removed but may not be as obvious as it once was. Making sure you have the financial means and the willingness to care for your skin post-treatment are both important if the laser removal is to work for you.