Type
Tattoo Removal
Duration
15 min
Laser tattoo removal at Seattle Plastic Surgery Center from $99 per session for a business-card-sized area. Laser energy shatters ink particles in the skin, which are gradually cleared by the immune system over weeks. Multiple sessions are required for full clearance — typically 5–10 sessions spaced 6–8 weeks apart. Black ink responds most readily; colored inks may require additional sessions. Sessions run approximately 15 minutes for small areas.
About this treatment
Tattoo removal at Seattle Plastic Surgery Center uses a Q-switched laser to break down ink particles embedded in the dermis, triggering their gradual clearance by the body's immune system. When a tattoo is applied, ink pigment particles are suspended in the upper and mid dermis and surrounded by macrophages that cannot break them down due to their size. Q-switched laser pulses deliver extremely high-peak-power energy in nanosecond bursts that are absorbed…
Good to know
- From $99 per session per business-card area
- Q-switched laser — shatters ink particles for immune clearance
- 5–10 sessions typically for full clearance
- Black ink most responsive; multi-color options available
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$99 per session per business-card-sized area. Larger tattoos priced proportionally. Multiple sessions required for full clearance — typically 5–10 sessions spaced 6–8 weeks apart.