Q: Is the Picoway laser the best for removing a small tattoo?

“The Picoway laser is the best one to remove any tattoo, no matter what size you have,” says Carmen. Because it has four different wavelengths, it will address black ink as well as other colors like blues, greens, purples, and reds, she explains. The Picosecond laser is the safest one for everyone and all skin types, she affirms. “Picoway is the way to go, for sure.” Carmen feels so confident in the PicoWay laser because Removery did its own thorough study on all available lasers. “We did it a couple of years ago for an extended period of time,” she says. We tested all of them together in our clinic, making all conditions as equal as possible. “Really, we’re the only ones who have ever done that,” she asserts, adding that the Picoway was the obvious winner. Dermatologists highly recommend the PicoWay laser as well.

Question 1

How Many Sessions Does It Take to Remove a Small Tattoo?

Accepted Answer

The exact number of sessions to remove smaller tattoos will vary. However, it usually takes 8 to 12 sessions to remove a small or average-sized tattoo. The colors of the ink and the age of the tattoo influence how long removal will take. 

The length of the process itself depends on saturation rather than size. 

Whether the client has a full sleeve tattoo or a tiny heart, size doesn&rsquo;t affect how quickly the ink is removed, although many large tattoos include more colors, which could make the process take longer in some cases. 

Many small tattoos are composed of a simple design done in black ink, which tends to be flushed out of the body faster than lighter colors like yellow and lime green.

Question 2

How Long Does It Take to Remove a Small Tattoo?

Accepted Answer

Removing a tattoo generally takes about a year to two years. The size doesn&rsquo;t affect the total time of the process. &ldquo;You have to go over the whole thing, whether it&rsquo;s big or small, and your body has to absorb in phases,&rdquo; says Carmen Vp of Clinical Operations. 

The laser technician treats the area, your body absorbs the ink, and then you wait at least six weeks for the next session. It&rsquo;s the same process, regardless of size.

Each session only takes a few minutes for any size of tattoo&mdash;sometimes less for small ones. Even for large ones, clients are usually in and out in 15 minutes.

Question 3

Is it worth it to get a small tattoo removed?

Accepted Answer

This is a personal judgment call that no one else can make for you. It&rsquo;s important to weigh the cost of smaller tattoo removal against how the tattoo makes you feel when you look in the mirror. 

Many people consider covering a small tattoo like an old wedding band or a small wrist tattoo. Depending on the desired outcome and usable space, covering your tattoo can be a viable approach. It is important to remember that without removal, cover up tattoos are always going to be larger and more saturated than the original tattoo.

Removery specializes in fading and complete removal, and no matter the outcome, the clinical approach remains the same. We believe that no one should have to postpone getting a small tattoo removed if it makes them feel uncomfortable in their own skin, regardless of size.

Question 4

Is the Picoway laser the best for removing a small tattoo?

Accepted Answer

&ldquo;The Picoway laser is the best one to remove any tattoo, no matter what size you have,&rdquo; says Carmen. Because it has four different wavelengths, it will address black ink as well as other colors like blues, greens, purples, and reds, she explains. The Picosecond laser is the safest one for everyone and all skin types, she affirms. &ldquo;Picoway is the way to go, for sure.&rdquo;

Carmen feels so confident in the PicoWay laser because Removery did its own thorough study on all available lasers. &ldquo;We did it a couple of years ago for an extended period of time,&rdquo; she says. We tested all of them together in our clinic, making all conditions as equal as possible. &ldquo;Really, we&rsquo;re the only ones who have ever done that,&rdquo; she asserts, adding that the Picoway was the obvious winner. Dermatologists highly recommend the PicoWay laser as well.

Question 5

Can I get a small tattoo removed in one session?

Accepted Answer

Laser tattoo removal in one session is theoretically possible in extremely rare cases, such as a tattoo composed of a gray wash with a lot of water in the ink. However, this very rarely occurs. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been doing this for ten years, and I think I&rsquo;ve seen it three times,&rdquo; says Chelsea, Clinical Manager.

Tattoos usually have lines with a deeper, darker ink, which doesn&rsquo;t leave the body in just one session. &ldquo;The size of the tattoo really has nothing to do with how quickly it will be removed,&rdquo; says Chelsea. Your body has to absorb the ink in phases no matter what size it is.

Question 6

Does removal for a small tattoo hurt?

Accepted Answer

The best part about removing a smaller tattoo is that by the time the client notices something is happening, it&rsquo;s done, says Carmen. The pain level is no more or less intense&mdash;as with any tattoo, it usually feels like a rubber band being snapped against the skin&mdash;but it only lasts for a few moments.

Question 7

What type of post-treatment care is necessary?

Accepted Answer

Aftercare for laser removal mainly involves keeping the area out of the sun, says Carmen. Aside from that, avoid hot showers and vigorous exercise for 48 hours. Keeping the body temperature low will prevent causing a blister. Apply hydrocortisone cream for five days as well. While these aftercare instructions are extremely important, they’re also very easy to follow. If you’re still curious about what to expect, we have answered more tattoo removal FAQs on the questions our specialists hear most often. From how the tattoo’s location on your body affects the speed of removal to how to lighten your tattoo for a coverup, we address the most common concerns.

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