Tattoo Removal

Laser Tattoo Removal at Rejuvia

Picosecond Technology — Dallas, TX

Tattoo removal has changed dramatically in the last decade. The Q-switched lasers that defined the industry for years required ten, twelve, sometimes twenty sessions to clear a tattoo — with extended downtime, real pigmentation risk for darker skin tones, and ink colors (blues, greens, certain reds) that were nearly impossible to remove.

Picosecond technology changed all of that. At Rejuvia, our tattoo removal is performed on the PicoLO, an advanced picosecond laser platform that clears ink in fewer sessions, with significantly less risk of pigmentation changes, and is safe and effective across all skin tones.

What Makes Picosecond Different

Older laser systems delivered energy in nanosecond pulses — billionths of a second. Picosecond lasers deliver energy in picoseconds — trillionths of a second. The pulse is so fast that ink particles shatter into much finer fragments than what older lasers could achieve, and your body can clear those fragments far more efficiently.

The clinical differences are real. Picosecond tattoo removal typically requires fewer total sessions than older Q-switched technology — often half as many. Each session is more effective. Ink colors that older lasers struggled with (blue, dark green, and stubborn black) clear better. And because picosecond pulses deliver less thermal energy to the surrounding skin, the risk of post-treatment pigmentation changes — especially in darker skin tones — is significantly reduced.

For clients who tried tattoo removal years ago and were disappointed by slow progress, this is a different technology and a different experience.

What to Expect

A session takes anywhere from five to thirty minutes depending on the size of the tattoo. We apply topical numbing before treatment, and most clients describe the sensation as a series of quick snaps — similar to a rubber band — that resolve immediately after each pulse.

After treatment, the tattoo will appear frosted white for several minutes as the laser energy is absorbed. This fades within the hour, leaving the area mildly red and swollen — similar to a sunburn. Most clients return to normal activities the same day.

Over the following two to four weeks, your body will clear the shattered ink fragments through the lymphatic system. The tattoo will visibly fade. We space sessions six to eight weeks apart to give your body the time it needs to clear the ink between treatments — rushing the timeline doesn't speed up your result, it just adds sessions.

How Many Sessions

Most tattoos require six to ten sessions for complete clearance, though this varies significantly by tattoo. Factors that affect total sessions include ink color (black clears fastest, certain greens and bright blues clear slowest), ink density and depth, the age of the tattoo (older tattoos clear faster than fresh ones), your skin tone, your immune system, location on the body (areas closer to the heart clear faster than hands, feet, and ankles), and whether the tattoo is professional or amateur (amateur tattoos often clear in fewer sessions).

We'll always set realistic expectations at your consultation. Some tattoos clear in four to six sessions. Others — especially large, heavily layered, or stubborn-color tattoos — may require ten or more. We'll never oversell what the laser can do.

Per-Session Pricing by Size

8-packs are paid upfront and represent significant savings off single-session pricing. Most clients require additional sessions beyond eight — the 8-pack covers the bulk of a typical removal course, and additional sessions can be added at single-session pricing or in smaller add-on packs.

Who's a Candidate

Picosecond tattoo removal is safe and effective across all skin tones. It is not appropriate for clients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, who have active skin infections at the treatment area, who have a history of keloid scarring, who have used isotretinoin (Accutane) within the past six months, who have a recent sun tan or self-tanner application, or who have certain photosensitizing medical conditions we'll screen for at your consultation.

Please note: we do not currently offer cosmetic tattoo removal (microblading, lip blush, permanent eyeliner). Cosmetic tattoo pigments respond unpredictably to laser treatment and can darken or change color, and this work requires specialized expertise.

Pre & Post-Treatment Care

Before treatment, avoid direct sun exposure and self-tanner for two weeks. Do not apply lotions, oils, or makeup to the area on the day of your appointment.

After treatment, keep the area clean and protected. Apply the aftercare ointment we provide twice daily until the skin has fully healed. Avoid hot showers, saunas, swimming pools, intense exercise, and tight clothing on the treated area for 48 hours. Do not pick at any scabs or blisters that form — they'll resolve on their own and picking is the single most common cause of scarring or pigmentation change. Use SPF on the treated area until your tattoo is fully cleared. Sun exposure on treated skin is the fastest way to slow your result and risk pigmentation issues.

Consultation Required

Every tattoo removal client begins with a consultation before booking treatment. We'll review your tattoo, assess your skin, set realistic expectations on session count and total timeline, and confirm you're a candidate. Consultations are complimentary.