Face and body · Minimal
Laser tattoo removal
Laser tattoo removal in a series of sessions spaced weeks apart, so the body can clear the ink.
- Session
- 10 to 30 minutes depending on size
- Plan
- Multiple sessions, typically six to eight weeks apart
- Downtime
- Minimal
- Where
- Logan Square
Facts describe a typical plan. Candidacy and expectations are set at consultation.
About the treatment
Laser tattoo removal breaks ink into particles the body clears over time.
The laser delivers very short pulses that shatter ink particles without cutting the skin. Your immune system then carries the fragments away over the following weeks. Each session breaks down another layer, which is why sessions are spaced six to eight weeks apart and a full removal takes a series. Black ink usually responds fastest. Greens and light blues take longer.
Expect frosting on the skin during treatment, then a few days of redness and sometimes blistering. Aftercare is simple and written down for you. Sessions are short, often under twenty minutes for a small piece, and the treated area is kept covered and out of the sun while it heals.
How many sessions your tattoo needs, and whether full clearance or lightening for a cover-up is the goal, is set at your consultation. Dr. Olivo examines the ink colors, depth, and location, reviews your skin type, and gives you a realistic range rather than a single number.
- Full removal or lightening for a cover-up
- Sessions often under twenty minutes
- Spaced six to eight weeks apart
- Black and dark inks respond most readily
- Plan set at consultation
Often chosen for: unwanted tattoos.
What it feels like
Sharp snaps of heat, like a rubber band, eased by cooling and numbing
When people notice change
Gradual fading between sessions as the body clears the ink
Good candidates
- Adults who want a tattoo gone or lightened for new work
- People who can commit to a series over many months
- Anyone cleared at consultation, with skin type and tattoo history reviewed
Individual results vary.
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What to expect
- 1
Consultation
A conversation with the clinical team about what you want to change, a candidacy check, and a written plan.
- 2
Treatment
A Laser tattoo removal session in the clinic, on the schedule the plan sets.
- 3
Aftercare
Plain-language instructions and a number to call or text.
- 4
Follow-up
A check on the result and what, if anything, comes next.
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Laser tattoo removal, answered
How many sessions will it take?
It depends on ink color, depth, age, location, and your skin. Professional black tattoos often need fewer sessions than colorful or dense ones. Dr. Olivo gives you a realistic range at consultation.
Will it scar?
Scarring is uncommon when aftercare is followed and sessions are properly spaced, but any skin treatment carries some risk. Scarring that already exists from the tattoo itself will remain after the ink is gone.
Why the long gaps between sessions?
The laser only breaks the ink apart. Your body does the clearing, and that takes weeks. Treating too soon adds risk without adding benefit.
Can all ink colors be removed?
Not all colors respond equally. Black and dark blue clear most readily. Greens, light blues, and yellows can be stubborn and may not clear fully. This is assessed at consultation.
Ask about Laser tattoo removal.
Book online any time, or text us and the team will reply during clinic hours.
Financing available through Cherry. Terms are set by Cherry at application.