LE²ON · L · Light
A name that no longer applies. A design that aged badly. Cosmetic ink that came out the wrong shade. Covering it up is one option. Fading it with a laser is another, and it is slower and less predictable than most ads suggest. Here is what it involves.
PHYSICIAN-OWNED · SCREENED FIRST · NO GUARANTEED RESULTS
HOW IT WORKS
SHORT PULSES, SMALLER PARTICLES.
A Q-switched laser fires very short pulses of light that are absorbed by tattoo pigment. The pigment breaks into smaller particles, and your body clears them gradually over the following weeks. That clearing is why sessions are spaced apart and why fading continues between visits.
What decides the result
- Ink color and chemistry. No single laser treats every color well. Black usually responds best; some colors are stubborn.
- Depth, size and age of the tattoo. Older and amateur tattoos often fade faster than dense professional work.
- Your skin type. Settings must be matched to skin tone to lower the risk of light or dark patches.
WHAT WE CAN HONESTLY SAY
FADING, NOT A GUARANTEE.
- Most tattoos need several sessions, spaced weeks apart. We cannot promise a number in advance.
- Complete removal cannot be guaranteed. Some tattoos fade to a faint shadow and stop.
- Cosmetic and flesh-toned inks can react unpredictably, including darkening. A test spot may be the right first step.
NEEDS REVIEW FIRST
TELL US BEFORE WE START.
- Recent tanning or sun exposure on the area.
- Melasma or a history of pigment changes.
- Medications that make skin sensitive to light.
- A history of keloid or raised scars.
- Pregnancy, an active skin infection or a current cold sore.
Possible effects include blistering, crusting, lighter or darker patches, scarring and incomplete fading. Wrong settings can burn. Sun protection before and after each session matters.
YOUR VISIT
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE ROOM.
- Consultation. We document the ink colors, your skin type and your medical history, and tell you what is realistic.
- Plan. Your provider decides whether a test spot, numbing or a staged plan makes sense.
- Treatment. Eye protection on, then quick pulses over the tattoo. Most people compare it to a rubber band snap.
- Aftercare. Wound care and sun protection instructions, and a date for the next session once the skin has healed.
Laser tattoo fading is a medical procedure with real risks. Rescu is physician-owned and eligibility is decided after individual review.
PRICING
PRICED BY SIZE AND COMPLEXITY.
The cost depends on the size of the tattoo, the colors and how many sessions your plan needs. Call or message us for a current quote. You get the full cost before you book.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Common questions.
Can any tattoo be erased completely?
No. Complete clearance cannot be guaranteed, and some colors or cosmetic inks respond unpredictably.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies with ink, depth, size, tattoo age and skin type. Most tattoos need several sessions spaced weeks apart, and we reassess as you go.
Does it hurt?
Most people describe a sharp snapping sensation. Your provider can discuss numbing options.
Can I treat a tattoo on tanned skin?
Recent tanning raises the risk of pigment changes, so we may ask you to wait.
SOURCES
WHERE THE FACTS COME FROM.
Educational information only. This service is not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and it does not replace medical care, prescribed treatment, rehabilitation or emergency care. Eligibility is decided after individual clinical review and no result is guaranteed. Reviewed against public sources November 2026.
RESCU · THE LE²ON SYSTEM
ASK FIRST. THEN DECIDE.
Bring a photo or just show us. We will tell you plainly what the laser can and cannot do for your tattoo.
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