How does laser tattoo removal work?

The laser delivers extremely short pulses of light energy into the treatment area. Beneath the skin, the ink selectively absorbs the light without destroying the surrounding normal issue. After absorbing the light, the ink shatters into exceedingly small particles that are harmlessly cleared by your body’s natural immune system in the weeks following the treatment. 

How long is each tattoo removal session?

On average, a treatment takes a few minutes to complete, depending on the complexity and size of your tattoo. We’re committed to having you in and out of the center before you know it!

How long until my tattoo is gone?

Using our picosecond technology, most tattoos are removed in six sessions or less, with sessions scheduled six to eight weeks apart. Invisible Ink laser professionals will take great care in establishing your personalized treatment plan and expectations based on the specific characteristics of your skin and your tattoo.

Will my tattoo be removed completely?

Most tattoos can be entirely removed using our array of lasers. Based on the specific characteristics of your tattoo, our laser professionals will be open with you about what level of removal is most likely to be possible for your tattoo.

Why is Invisible Ink the best choice for laser tattoo removal in Pittsburgh?

Invisible Ink is the only place in Pittsburgh where you will find the newly FDA approved Picosure laser. Its advanced capability provides better results in half the time than the conventional q-switched technology. And at Invisible Ink, tattoo removal is all we do. Our passion is making this process easy and effective for you.

What kind of tattoos can the Picosure laser remove at Invisible Ink?

Invisible Ink can remove even the more challenging tattoo colors that at one time would have been impossible to eliminate from the skin, thanks to our advanced technology. It is even a new alternative for those who have tried tattoo removal before, but gave up after seeing the poor results!

Is laser tattoo removal painful?

Some compare tattoo removal to having a tattoo applied, but for a much, much shorter period of time. Keeping pain to a minimum is very important to us at Invisible Ink. That is why we use a topical anesthetic cream and a specialized cooling system to numb the skin.