A large black and red tattoo on the upper torso reached complete removal after 15 sessions over 7 years. Total cost: $3,000.
Before (session 0) and after (session 15) at treatment.
The tattoo
A large black and red tattoo on the upper torso on Type II skin (fair, tans sometimes but often burns), 1–5 yrs old when treatment began.
Fitzpatrick Type II is favorable: tolerates standard energy settings with minimal pigmentation risk.
The upper torso sits near major lymph node clusters, giving the immune system efficient access to cleared particles.
Timeline
15 sessions at 3 months intervals accounts for roughly 182 weeks of active treatment.
The total reported duration was 7 years, which means roughly 179 weeks of gaps between sessions.
That spacing sits at the longer end of the accepted range, giving the lymphatic system more time to clear fragmented particles between passes.
At 15 sessions, the treatment ran longer than the typical 8 to 12 session range for a standard tattoo, which is consistent with the case variables.
Cost
$3,000 across 15 sessions works out to $200 per session.
Reputable providers typically charge $350 to $700 per session; $200 falls within that range.
The laser
The Duality is a nanosecond Q-switch platform.
For black and red ink, it operates at 1064 nm with a pulse duration of 6 ns.
For black and red ink, it operates at 532 nm with a pulse duration of 6 ns.