Tattoo Removal Cost in Avon, CT

The cost of tattoo removal in Avon, CT, can vary and this is because of the tattoo itself that you are looking to have removed. If you have a very small tattoo (postage stamp size) then you may only have to pay $75 per session, but if you are having an extra large tattoo removed, such as a half-sleeve or full-sleeve tattoo, your costs are going to be much higher for the removal process. In your consultation for the tattoo removal, the medical professional who will be doing your removal treatment will go over the tattoo in question to determine an accurate cost before your procedure begins. They will also go over information such as how long you have had the tattoo, as the age of the tattoo can factor into the amount of treatment you will need to remove the tattoo.

How the skin will appear after the tattoo has been removed will depend on the patient and the tattoo that has been removed. If you have scarring from the tattoo itself, then the laser removal process is not going to remove these scars, and they will still be present in the area, but the pigmentation placed in the skin from the tattoo will be gone. If you have a tattoo that does not have any scarring or skin that has risen from the tattoo before your removal treatment, then you will most likely not notice any difference in the skin surrounding the tattoo or where it has been removed from. It is important to note that improper care of the skin following removal can lead to issues such as hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) or hypopigmentation (a bleached-like appearance) of the skin, redness of the treated area, and flaking skin, which is why it is very important to follow the care instructions given to you during the 6 – 8 week period following the removal session.

Initially, after your laser tattoo removal treatment, the skin may almost look white and blistered. This is normal, as it is caused by the laser attempting to break apart the molecular components that make tattoo pigment and will fade quite quickly. You may also notice that certain parts of your tattoo will have a dramatic change immediately, such as the outlines of the tattoo, or if it is a script tattoo, you may see an immediate change in the dark color of the tattoo. This can be exciting for those who are having tattoo laser removal done, as this is the first step to no longer seeing the tattoo, and in some circumstances, it can bring relief to patients who associate the tattoo with less-than-ideal parts of their lives, or previous trauma. You may notice that a section of the tattoo has faded differently than the rest (for example: one part lightens faster) and this is also normal, and the professional doing your tattoo removal may inform you of this before your initial treatment.

If you had your tattoo done by a less experienced artist or an artist who is ‘heavy-handed’ the removal process may be much more difficult as the pigmentation may be much deeper in the skin than you would expect, which could lead to having to undergo many more procedures to achieve the removal of the tattoo. This is also why older tattoos tend to be easier to remove, as the pigmentation has been moving closer to the surface of the skin with the natural process of skin regeneration, meaning the laser can reach all of the pigmentation. There is also the consideration that a less experienced artist may use less ink for the tattoo process, but is more likely to scar the tattoo, which means that the ink is pushed deeper into the skin and will also be more difficult to remove.

If you have a deep tattoo you want to be removed, don’t think this means that you cannot have your tattoo removed; you will just need to be mindful of the fact that you may have to undergo more sessions for the removal and have a higher chance of there still being a faint reminder of the tattoo even after your removal process has been completed. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online now! We are conveniently located at 50 Avon Meadow Lane Avon, CT 06001. We serve clients from Avon CT, Simsbury CT, Canton CT, Bloomfield CT, Farmington CT, Burlington CT, and the surrounding areas!

Our professionals highly recommend taking advantage of our other services, such as our Erbium Yag Laser or Microneedling. After your tattoo removal treatments are complete, we recommend one of these two services to help with scarring from your tattoo.