Q: How much does tattoo removal equipment cost?

If you’re looking at buying a quality FDA-certified laser, the initial equipment can cost around $100,000 to $175,000. Plus maintenance fees to keep the laser operating for years. Removery uses the Candela PicoWay laser which is typically on the higher end of laser technology.

Question 1

Fluence

Accepted Answer

Is the pulse width and energy. The higher the peak power, the greater the energy that's produced without compromising on the spot size.

Question 2

Spot size

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Will influence how deep the light will travel through the dermis, wavelengths are adjusted to target different ink colors.

Question 3

Peak power

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Determines the amount of energy the laser produces in a pulse.

Question 4

What machine is used to remove tattoos?

Accepted Answer

FDA-approved laser tattoo removal machines should be used to remove tattoos. It’s important to use FDA-cleared laser removal machines because they have been clinically tested, have proper peak power, pulse, and wavelengths available to safely and effectively remove tattoos. Check out our guide to evaluating laser tattoo removal machines here.

Tattoo Removal Machine Guide

Question 5

How much does tattoo removal equipment cost?

Accepted Answer

If you&rsquo;re looking at buying a quality FDA-certified laser, the initial equipment can cost around $100,000 to $175,000. Plus maintenance fees to keep the laser operating for years. Removery uses the Candela PicoWay laser which is typically on the higher end of laser technology.

Question 6

How can I remove permanent tattoos without expensive laser equipment?

Accepted Answer

Other methods such as surgical excision and dermabrasion are available options for tattoo removal. Keep in mind that both options could result in scarification, but they are often less expensive and take less time than laser tattoo removal. Read more about the dangers of tattoo removal creams, dermabrasion, and surgical excision here.

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