Laser Tattoo Removal

Laser tattoo removal works by firing extremely short, powerful pulses of laser light that are absorbed by tattoo pigment and fragment it into particles small enough for the body's immune cells to carry away over the following weeks. With each session the tattoo lightens as more ink is cleared. At Medical Institut in Plzeň the treatment is performed by the clinic's physicians and priced by size, per session: small tattoos 1,200–2,299 Kč, medium 2,300–2,899…

During a session the area is cleansed and cooled, then the laser is passed over the tattoo, often producing an immediate frosting of the skin; the treatment itself takes minutes for small pieces. Because ink is deposited at varying depths and different colours absorb different wavelengths, complete clearance typically needs several sessions — often five or more — spaced weeks apart to let the skin recover and the body clear the fragmented pigment between…

Expect redness, swelling, possible blistering and a scab over the treated area for one to two weeks; gentle aftercare, no picking and strict sun protection are essential to avoid pigment changes. Black ink responds best, while some colours (notably green and yellow) are stubborn, and full removal cannot always be guaranteed. The treatment is avoided on tanned skin and in pregnancy; a consultation sets realistic expectations on session count and outcome,…