A tattoo red tattoo on the skin reached complete removal after 6 sessions over 3 months. Total cost: $1,044.
After 6 sessions at treatment.
The tattoo
A medium red tattoo on the skin on Type II skin (fair, tans sometimes but often burns).
Fitzpatrick Type II is favorable: tolerates standard energy settings with minimal pigmentation risk.
Timeline
6 sessions at 3 months intervals accounts for roughly 65 weeks of active treatment.
Complete clearance in 6 sessions is at the faster end of what this type of tattoo typically requires.
Cost
$1,044 across 6 sessions works out to $174 per session.
Reputable providers typically charge $350 to $700 per session; at $174, this is well below market rates, pointing to package pricing.
The laser
The PicoSure is a picosecond platform.
For red ink, it operates at 532 nm with a pulse duration of 550 - 750 ps.
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