Letting Go of Ink That No Longer Serves You

• Bella Viságe uses the Discovery Pico, a picosecond laser that shatters ink into microscopic fragments your body can clear more efficiently than with older, slower lasers.
• Most tattoos need 6 to 10 sessions, spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart. Fading for a cover-up may take fewer.
• Black ink clears most easily. Blue and green can be more stubborn, especially on darker skin tones.
• Results vary. Some tattoos clear completely, while others fade significantly.
• Every new client starts with a complimentary consultation and a tailored treatment plan.

Every client has their own reason. Some of the most common ones we hear:

• Removing an old name after moving past a relationship.
• Clearing outdated art that no longer fits who you are.
• Lightening a poorly executed tattoo, including botched cosmetic ink.
• Fading a tattoo to make room for a new one or a cover-up.
• Meeting career requirements in fields like healthcare, education, law enforcement, or the military.

Whatever the reason, removing ink is a personal decision. It deserves a careful, unhurried approach, not a rushed treatment.

The Discovery Pico is the most advanced picosecond technology available. Its ultra-fast pulses shatter ink particles into microscopic fragments, and your body then clears those fragments on its own, more efficiently than it could after older, slower lasers.
Its broad range of laser wavelengths lets us treat the full spectrum of ink colors, including stubborn blues and greens. Each treatment is calibrated to your specific tattoo and skin tone, which means faster clearing in fewer sessions, with less discomfort.

Not always, and it’s better to know that before you start. Some tattoos clear completely, while others fade significantly. Where yours lands depends on the ink colors, how dense the ink is, your skin tone, and the tattoo’s age.
Black ink clears most easily because it absorbs all laser wavelengths. The Discovery Pico’s 1064nm wavelength treats black ink effectively while staying safe for the skin, which matters most for darker skin tones.
Blue and green inks can be more stubborn. On darker skin tones especially, they may not fully clear because of the limits of the wavelengths available. At your consultation, we’ll give you an honest, realistic expectation for your specific tattoo rather than a blanket promise of full clearance.

Most tattoos take 6 to 10 sessions. Ink color, density, size, and location all play a part, along with your skin type. If you’re fading a tattoo for a cover-up rather than removing it completely, you may need fewer.
Sessions are spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart. That wait gives your body time to clear the ink fragments the laser has broken down, and it lets your skin fully heal before the next treatment.

A session takes about 15 to 30 minutes. Most clients say the laser feels similar to a rubber band snap.
To keep you comfortable, we use a Zimmer chiller, which sends a high-flow stream of cold air over your skin during treatment. Nitrous oxide, often called happy gas, is also available as an optional add-on for extra comfort.
Downtime is minimal. You may notice mild redness or swelling afterward. Following your aftercare instructions closely is key to healing well and keeping the risk of scarring low.

Because every tattoo is different, we require a consultation before treatment. Your certified Laser Specialist will look at your tattoo’s color, depth, and age, assess your skin type and treatment area, and review your health history. If anything needs to be addressed first, you’ll hear about it clearly.
From there, we build a session plan around your tattoo and your goals, with transparent pricing before you commit to anything.

The Laser Tattoo Removal page at Bella Viságe includes a before-and-after gallery of real clients, with no filters and no stand-ins. It shows complete removal of a colored tattoo, a tattoo faded for a cover-up, removal behind the ear, and removal of botched cosmetic ink. It’s worth a look before your consultation to get a realistic sense of what treatment can do.