• Tattoo Ink Color/Pigment

Another important factor to consider in regards to laser removal is the color or the pigment of the tattoo. Some ink colors require less session because they absorb the heat energy better and quicker.

For example, darker pigments, like black, brown, or dark blue inks require fewer sessions. Black ink is the easiest to remove, while dark blue might be more difficult.

On the other hand, ink colors like yellow, bright red or bright orange require significantly more laser removal sessions. The reason is that these inks, because of their brightness, do not absorb the infrared light to the fullest, which makes the removal sessions prolonged.

• Tattoo Size

Now, this one is pretty obvious. The larger the tattoo, the more sessions it will take to get rid of all the ink. If a tattoo is large and contains colors like yellow, red, or orange, the removal might be even more difficult. Large tattoos may require up to 25 removal sessions, while brightly colored tattoos may require even more.

• Tattoo Health (Cases of Allergies and Infections)

Sometimes people who experience ink allergic reactions or tattoo infections end up with messed up, distorted tattoos. As a result, the tattoos don’t look good and may require complete removal.

Since the skin in the aftermath of allergic reaction/infection is damaged and sensitive, one may require multiple sessions to remove the remaining ink. In such cases, the remaining tattoo needs to heal completely, which might take months, and then the laser removal might take even longer to avoid burning and scarring of already damaged skin.

• Skin and Tattoo Age

New tattoos, which are fully healed, are the hardest to remove. They require the highest number of removal sessions. After a tattoo fully heals, one needs to wait at least a month or two before the laser removal, just to ensure there is no or minimum skin damage.