Best Laser Tattoo Removal Clinics in New York, NY

Laser tattoo removal in New York City costs on average $196 per session to start, with prices typically reaching $494 for larger or multi-colored tattoos, based on data from 31 clinics across the city.

The lowest starting price we found is dr LASER, at $95 per session. The highest starting rate belongs to The Dermatology and Laser Group, starting at $800 for small pieces.

What you pay depends on your tattoo's size, ink colors, placement, and age. Our before-and-after gallery can give you a realistic sense of what different tattoos look like at various stages of treatment. Package deals and financing through CareCredit or Affirm are available at several NYC clinics, though terms vary.

The top-rated laser tattoo removal clinics in New York City are Bared Monkey Laser Spa in Midtown, Removery in the Flatiron District, Removery near Beekman, The Dermatology and Laser Group, and Inkless Tattoo Removal.

• Bared Monkey Laser Spa uses PiQo4, PicoWay, PicoSure Pro, and Hollywood Spectra with Zimmer Cryo skin cooling. They offer packages and financing.
• Removery in the Flatiron District uses PicoWay with Zimmer Cryo and has 20 years of experience. Free consultations, packages, and financing are available.
• Removery near Beekman also uses PicoWay with Zimmer Cryo and offers the same package and financing options.
• The Dermatology and Laser Group uses PicoWay and has 15 years of experience. Free consultations are available.
• Inkless Tattoo Removal uses PicoWay with Zimmer Cryo and has 25 years of experience. Packages are available.

A few things to keep in mind:

1. No clinic can guarantee 100% removal. Ask to see before-and-after photos of tattoos similar to yours in color, size, and skin tone.
2. Several clinics on this list offer free consultations. Use that time to compare at least two before committing.
3. Ask each clinic what their policy is if you need more sessions than initially estimated.

Laser tattoo removal in New York City can be performed by licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses working under physician supervision.

Who can legally operate the laser in New York:

• Licensed Physician (MD or DO): may perform independently
• Nurse Practitioner (NP): NPs with more than 3,600 hours of practice experience may perform independently or delegate to an RN
• Registered Nurse (RN): may operate the laser after a physician or NP has examined the patient and written a treatment plan. The supervising professional does not need to be physically present but must be available

Who cannot legally perform laser tattoo removal in New York:

• Cosmetologists and estheticians, even with laser certifications
• Medical assistants without nursing licensure
• Laser technicians operating outside a supervised medical practice

Source: New York State Office of the Professions (2024)

The laser tattoo removal clinics in New York City that use PicoSure are Bared Monkey Laser Spa in Midtown and Ag2g Laser Tattoo Removal & MedSpa in Manhattan.

Tip: during your first consultation, ask the clinic to show you before-and-after photos of tattoos removed using their PicoSure machine. Results vary depending on ink depth, color mix, tattoo age, your skin type, and other factors. You can browse real removal results in our before-and-after gallery to set realistic expectations before you book.

The laser tattoo removal clinics in New York City that use PicoWay are Bared Monkey Laser Spa in Midtown, Removery in the Flatiron District, Removery near Beekman, The Dermatology and Laser Group, Inkless Tattoo Removal, Clean Slate Laser Tattoo Removal, and CHNG Laser Tattoo Removal.

Before booking, ask the clinic to show you before-and-after photos of patients with a similar skin tone and ink profile to yours. You can compare real PicoWay results alongside other laser types in our before-and-after gallery. Results depend on ink depth, the number of tattoo layers, and how the tattoo was originally applied.

Free tattoo removal for ex-gang members in New York City is offered by Removery INK-nitiative, Fresh Start Tattoo Removal, and the NYC Child Tattoo Eradication Project, among others.

1. Removery INK-nitiative: Removery, with locations in the Flatiron District, near Beekman, and in Brooklyn, offers completely free removal through their national INK-nitiative program for former gang members, trafficking survivors, and formerly incarcerated individuals. Tattoos must be visible (face, neck, or hands) or depict gang or hate group imagery. A letter from an official advocate is required, and the program accepts 50 new participants per quarter nationally.

2. Fresh Start Tattoo Removal was founded by Dr. David Ores in the Lower East Side. The program connects former gang members, formerly incarcerated people, and trafficking survivors with pro-bono laser providers across New York City.

3. NYC Child Tattoo Eradication Project by the Administration for Children's Services serves young New Yorkers who were trafficked, gang-involved, or at risk, connecting them with medical providers offering pro-bono removal.

4. Jails to Jobs Directory: Jailstojobs.org maintains a searchable database of free and low-cost programs including NYC-area providers. This is the best starting point if none of the above fit your situation.

The best way to find a quality laser tattoo removal clinic in New York City is to treat your first consultation as an interview.

New York has one of the highest concentrations of tattoo removal providers in the country, which means more options but also more variation in quality. Not all clinics use the same equipment, and the right laser depends on your ink colors and skin tone.

Prioritize track record. New York has clinics with 15 to 32 years in the field. That experience means they have worked with a wide range of tattoo types and skin tones. Ask to see before-and-after photos from patients who had similar tattoos to yours.

Read reviews with a critical eye. Look for detailed descriptions of results across multiple sessions. Be cautious of clusters of reviews from accounts with only one or two total reviews, positive or negative. New York is a competitive market and some clinics are aggressive about managing their online reputation.

Use your consultation well. Come prepared to ask:

• What laser do you use, and why is it the right fit for my tattoo and skin tone?
• Can I see before-and-after photos of similar tattoos you have treated?
• What is your policy if I need more sessions than estimated?

Compare at least two clinics before committing. Our before-and-after gallery can help you set realistic expectations for your specific tattoo type.