Laser Tattoo Removal in Las Vegas

Tattoo ink sits in the dermis in particles too large for your immune system to carry away. A picosecond laser fires pulses lasting trillionths of a second, which shatter those particles photo-mechanically rather than by cooking the tissue. The fragments are then cleared through the lymphatic system over the following weeks — which is why sessions are spaced 6–8 weeks apart rather than back to back.

Three things: multiple wavelengths (1064nm, 670nm, 532nm) so one platform can address black, blue, red, green and yellow ink; dual pulse durations (750 picoseconds and 2 nanoseconds) for precision with less collateral heat; and spot sizes from 2mm to 8mm so large tattoos take roughly the same time as small ones. Original You was the first practice in Nevada to offer the Enlighten III.

The DeScribe PFD patch is an FDA-cleared, dual-layer silicone patch infused with perfluorodecalin. Placed over the tattoo during treatment, it reduces laser light scattering, draws heat away from the skin and lets us perform several laser passes in a single visit with no waiting between passes. The practical result is fewer total sessions and better comfort, without adding meaningful time to the appointment.

Black, dark blue and red respond well. Green, light blue, yellow and white are historically the most stubborn, though pico technology has expanded what is achievable with them. White ink and some cosmetic pigments can darken or shift color when treated, so we perform a test spot whenever there is any uncertainty before treating the full tattoo.

The tattoo frosts white immediately after the pass and returns to its normal color within about 24 hours, then begins to fade. Expect the equivalent of a sunburn, with possible swelling, pinpoint bleeding or blistering. Most people go back to normal activity the same day. Keep the area clean and covered per our written aftercare, avoid sun and soaking, and let scabs fall off on their own.

Yes, and it is one of our most common requests. Cover-up fading only needs to lighten the existing ink enough for your artist to place new work cleanly, so it typically takes 1–4 sessions instead of a full removal course. Bring your artist’s design or their notes to the consultation and we will plan the fade around what they need.

Yes. Brows, lip liner and other permanent makeup that has shifted color or shape can be treated, with extra care given the proximity to the eyes and lips. Cosmetic pigments are chemically unpredictable — some contain iron oxide or titanium dioxide that can darken — so a test spot comes first, always.

Often, yes, but the plan changes. Scarred skin has different pigment behavior and blood supply, so we use conservative settings, longer intervals and clear expectations: the laser targets ink, not scar texture, so the underlying scar will still be visible after the ink clears. We evaluate the scar in person before quoting a session count.

With a properly trained, licensed practitioner using equipment appropriate for your skin type, laser tattoo removal has a well-established safety profile. Risks include temporary redness, swelling and blistering, and rarely lasting pigment change or scarring. We review medical history, assess your skin, discuss risks individually and document each area photographically at every visit.

Many patients start the same day as their consultation. Sessions are then spaced at least 6 weeks apart — 6–8 weeks is typical — so the skin fully heals and your immune system has time to clear fragmented ink. Waiting longer than 8 weeks is fine and never sets you back.