Laser Tattoo Removal in Buffalo, NY

Laser tattoo removal uses short, powerful pulses of laser energy to shatter tattoo ink into tiny particles. Over the following weeks, your body’s natural clean-up process carries those particles away, and the tattoo fades with each session.

How laser tattoo removal works in Buffalo, NY

Every tattoo is different, so removal happens over a series of treatments rather than all at once. For most tattoos, 8 to 12 treatments are recommended. Sessions are spaced several weeks apart to give your skin time to heal and your body time to clear the ink between visits. Shana will map out a schedule for your specific tattoo at your first appointment.

How quickly a tattoo fades depends on factors like the ink colors and how densely they were applied, whether it was done professionally or as an amateur tattoo, how old it is, where it is on the body, and your skin type.

Tattoo sizes and session lengths in Buffalo NY

Appointments are booked by tattoo size so you get the right amount of time:

• Small tattoo (up to the size of a credit card): about 20 minutes
• Medium tattoo (bigger than a credit card but smaller than half a sheet of paper): about 45 minutes
• Large tattoo (half a sheet of paper or larger): about 60 minutes

Not sure which size to book? Text a photo of your tattoo to 716-870-6048, or book a consultation.

Full removal or fading for a cover-up in Buffalo, NY

Not everyone wants a tattoo gone completely. Lightening an old tattoo with a few sessions can give your tattoo artist a much better canvas for a cover-up or redesign. Let Shana know your goal so she can plan treatments around it.

Caring for your skin between sessions in Buffalo NY

After treatment, the area may look red or swollen for a short time. Shana will walk you through aftercare, including keeping the area clean, letting it heal without picking, and protecting it from the sun between sessions.