Why does it take so many sessions?

The amount of sessions you’ll need to remove your tattoo depends on a variety of factors, including tattoo size, ink colour, ink formulation, ink density, and the tattoo's location on your body - as well as your overall health and lifestyle. 

It takes 8-12 sessions on average to remove a tattoo. Sometimes fewer sessions are needed, and sometimes more.

Tattoo removal is a process, and works by using the laser to break down the ink particles into smaller fragments. Once they're small enough, your body's immune system can naturally clear the particles away via the lymphatic system. This requires patience and multiple sessions. You can see a video about how tattoo removal works on this page.