Laser Tattoo Removal

Dr. Salomon's South Miami med spa offers laser tattoo removal for patients seeking to fade or fully clear unwanted tattoos. Laser energy fragments ink pigment particles in the skin into smaller particles that the body's immune system can gradually clear. Multiple sessions spaced six to eight weeks apart are required. The number of sessions needed varies by tattoo age, ink colors, density, location, and skin type. Fading typically becomes visible after the first two to three sessions.

Laser tattoo removal at Dr. Jhonny Salomon's South Miami med spa uses Q-switched or picosecond laser technology to break down tattoo ink pigment embedded in the dermis. The process works through selective photothermolysis: ultra-short pulses of laser energy target ink particles specifically, shattering them into fragments small enough for the body's macrophages (immune cells) to engulf and carry away through the lymphatic system. The ink is not vaporized directly by the laser; it is cleared gradually by the body over weeks following each treatment. Several variables influence the number of sessions required and the likelihood of full clearance. Older tattoos have typically experienced some natural fading and may respond more quickly to laser treatment than fresh ink. Black and dark blue inks absorb a broad spectrum of laser wavelengths and are generally the most responsive; green, yellow, and light blue pigments may need more sessions. Professional tattoos — which typically use multiple passes of concentrated ink — require more sessions than amateur tattoos. Tattoos on areas with good circulation tend to clear more quickly than those on extremities where lymphatic drainage is slower. Sessions are typically spaced six to eight weeks apart to allow adequate time for the immune system to process cleared ink fragments before the next treatment. Most patients begin to see meaningful fading within two to three sessions, with more complete results requiring a series of six to twelve or more sessions depending on the factors above. Each session takes 15 to 30 minutes for most tattoo sizes. Mild swelling and blistering at the treatment site for a few days post-session are common and expected responses. The med spa at Dr. Salomon's practice is supervised by a board-certified plastic surgeon, offering patients the option to discuss tattoo removal alongside other aesthetic procedures during the same consultation. Complimentary consultations are available at the South Miami office.