Orlando Tattoo Removal
What once felt like a permanent expression of identity, can feel like a relic of a past self. Tastes evolve, careers advance, and life chapters conclude. If you find yourself with a tattoo that no longer reflects who you are today, you are not alone, and we have extremely effective options for tattoo removal.
At Vitality Medical Aesthetics, we provide a supportive, medically licensed environment for this transformative journey, helping the people of Orlando achieve a fresh start with tattoo removal. This page explains the entire process, and the science behind our technology.
Why Orlando Chooses a Clean Slate
The decision to remove a tattoo is personal, and often marks a significant moment of transition. The reasons for removal are as unique as the tattoos themselves, and often include:
- Career Advancement: Many professions have strict policies regarding visible tattoos.
- Changing Lifestyles and Beliefs: A tattoo that represented a particular phase of life may no longer align with current values, relationships, or personal identity.
- Aesthetic Dissatisfaction: The tattoo may not have turned out as expected, faded, blurred, or stretched over time, diminishing its original appeal.
- Preparing for a New Design: Many clients fade an existing tattoo to create a cleaner canvas for a new, more meaningful piece of body art.
The Science of Clear Skin: How Laser Tattoo Removal Actually Works
When a tattoo is applied, needles deposit ink particles into the dermis. The body’s immune system sends white blood cells (macrophages) to remove these ink particles, but they are too large to be effectively eliminated, resulting in the ink being encapsulated and the tattoo becoming permanent. This continuous, albeit ineffective, immune response also contributes to the gradual fading and blurring of tattoos over time.
Laser tattoo removal leverages this natural immune process. The laser emits concentrated light pulses that penetrate the skin and are absorbed by the tattoo ink, shattering the large pigment particles into tiny fragments. These smaller fragments can then be effectively engulfed by white blood cells and carried away through the lymphatic system, allowing the body to naturally clear the ink. This process is repeated over multiple sessions until the tattoo fades and is no longer visible.
The PicoWay®: The Most Advanced Orlando Tattoo Removal Option
The right laser technology is crucial for safe, comfortable, and effective tattoo removal. At Vitality Medical Aesthetics, we use the Candela PicoWay system, an FDA-approved, industry-leading platform for tattoo removal. The PicoWay laser is the most advanced, powerful, and versatile picosecond laser in the world. Its design overcomes the limitations of older lasers, providing faster, safer treatments for all skin types, and effectively removing even challenging ink colors.
Speed Matters: Picosecond vs. Outdated Nanosecond Lasers
The defining feature of the PicoWay system is its incredible speed. It delivers pulses of energy in picoseconds—a unit of time equal to one trillionth of a second (10−12 s). This is up to 1,000 times faster than older, traditional Q-switched lasers, which operate on a nanosecond timescale (one billionth of a second). This dramatic difference in pulse duration to generate immense power and concentrate it on the ink particle with minimal thermal diffusion to the surrounding tissue. This leads to a more efficient and effective shattering of the ink, with fewer overall treatment sessions to achieve clearance.
Shattering Ink with Sound
PicoWay is faster and safer than other lasers. It uses photoacoustic shockwaves (sound) to shatter ink, rather than a slow-heating (photothermal).
Effective for All Skin Tones
Effective and safe for all skin types, including darker skin tones that are more prone to complications common with older, heat-based lasers.
Increased Safety & Comfort
PicoWay laser significantly reduces the risk of skin damage, scarring, and pigmentation changes. Treatment is more comfortable for the patient.
A Full Spectrum of Color: Erasing Everything!
The Candela PicoWay is equipped with four distinct wavelengths to target the entire spectrum of tattoo colors. This comprehensive range of wavelengths allows us to create a truly customized treatment plan that can effectively remove even the most complex, multi-colored tattoos. Older lasers have limited wavelengths, making them ineffective against vibrant colors.
- 1064 nm: This wavelength is the workhorse for dark inks, effectively targeting black, brown, dark blue, and purple pigments.
- 532 nm: This wavelength is ideal for treating brighter colors like red, yellow, and orange.
- 785 nm & 730 nm: These specialized wavelengths target and eliminate vibrant blues and greens.
The Vitality PicoWay® Advantage
| Feature | Candela PicoWay® (at Vitality Medical Aesthetics) | Traditional Q-Switched Lasers |
| Pulse Speed & Mechanism | Picosecond (trillionth of a second) pulse creates a powerful photoacoustic (sound) wave to shatter ink. | Nanosecond (billionth of a second) pulse uses a slower, photothermal (heat) effect. |
| Patient Comfort | Significantly more comfortable with minimal heat, often described as a light rubber band snap. | More painful due to high heat transfer to the skin. |
| Color Effectiveness | Multiple wavelengths treat the full spectrum of colors, including stubborn blues and greens. | Limited effectiveness on lighter colors; blues and greens are notoriously difficult. |
| Safety for All Skin Tones | Superior safety profile for all skin tones, from light to dark, with minimal risk of pigmentation changes. | Higher risk of hyper/hypopigmentation, especially on darker skin tones. |
| Efficiency & Sessions | Fewer sessions required for clearance due to more efficient ink shattering. | More sessions are typically needed, extending the overall treatment timeline and cost. |
Your Orlando Tattoo Removal Journey at Vitality Medical Aesthetics
Our patient journey is designed to be clear, comfortable, and centered around your unique needs and goals.
Step 1: Consultation
This initial meeting is always complimentary and carries no obligation. We only require a credit card for our cancelation policy, but no charge is placed if you show up for an appointment and decide not to move forward. It is an essential opportunity for you to ask questions.
During this consultation, we will:
- Discuss Your Goals
- Evaluate Your Tattoo
- Review Your Medical History
- Develop a Personalized Plan
- Provide a Clear Quote
Step 2: Preparing for Treatment
To ensure the best possible outcome and minimize any risk of complications, patients are advised to:
- Avoid significant sun exposure, including tanning beds, on the treatment area for at least two weeks prior to treatment.
- Cease the use of any irritating topical products, such as retinols or glycolic acids, on the treatment area for several days beforehand.
- Arrive for your appointment with the treatment area thoroughly cleansed and free of any lotions, makeup, perfumes, or oils.
Step 3: The PicoWay® Treatment Session
Tattoo removal is quick and efficient. We will cleanse the area, provide protective eyewear, and apply a topical anesthetic cream for comfort. A Zimmer Cryo7 cooling device is also used during the laser application to minimize discomfort.
Patients typically describe the laser sensation as quick, light snaps, similar to a rubber band, and find the experience very tolerable, with sessions lasting from a few minutes to 15+ minutes depending on the tattoo size. Immediately after treatment, a temporary whitening or “frosting” of the tattoo occurs, indicating the ink shattering process has begun; this typically subsides within 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 4: Aftercare and the Healing Process
Proper aftercare is crucial for a smooth healing process and optimal results. Following your session, we will apply a soothing ointment and cover the area with a sterile bandage. You will be provided with detailed, written instructions to follow at home.
- Keep the treated area clean and dry for the first 24-48 hours.
- Apply the recommended ointment and keep the area bandaged for the first few days as instructed.
- Avoid direct sun exposure on the treated area throughout your entire treatment course. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 40 or higher.
- Do not pick, scratch, or peel any scabs or blisters that may form. This is a normal part of the healing process, and disturbing them can increase the risk of scarring.
- Avoid soaking in hot tubs, swimming pools, or baths for at least 48 hours post-treatment to prevent infection.
Some mild redness, swelling, tenderness, and even blistering are normal physiological responses as your body begins to heal and flush out the ink particles. These symptoms are temporary and typically resolve within a few days to a week.
Zimmer Cryo7 Cooling
A more pleasant tattoo removal experience with state-of-the-art cryo cooling at temperatures of -20F. We also have the option of injected lidocaine and multiple prescription numbing cream options.
Planning Your Sessions: Timeline, and Cost
Two of the most common and important questions clients have are, “How many sessions will it take?” and “How much will it cost?” At Vitality Medical Aesthetics, we believe in providing clear, transparent answers to help you plan your journey effectively.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer, and it is influenced by a variety of factors.
- Tattoo Age: Older tattoos often have less ink and may require fewer sessions than newer, denser tattoos.
- Ink Colors: Dark colors like black and dark blue are typically the easiest to remove. Lighter, brighter colors historically pose a challenge, but the PicoWay’s multiple wavelengths allow for effective treatment of the full color spectrum.
- Ink Density & Application: Professionally applied tattoos usually have a more even and deeper ink placement, while amateur (“stick and poke”) tattoos are more superficial and can be removed quicker.
- Tattoo Location: Areas of the body with better circulation (like the torso, neck, and upper arms) tend to clear ink faster than extremities like hands and feet, which have less blood flow.
- Skin Type: The PicoWay is safe for all skin types, but treatment parameters are carefully adjusted for each individual.
- Patient Health: A strong immune system, good hydration, and a healthy lifestyle can help the body clear the shattered ink particles more efficiently.
With Candela PicoWay laser, most clients can expect to achieve their desired results in approximately 5 to 10 sessions.
For those looking to fade a tattoo for a cover-up, only 2 to 4 sessions are typically needed to lighten the existing ink enough for a tattoo artist to have maximum creative freedom. Treatment sessions are generally scheduled 6 to 8 weeks apart. This waiting period is essential; it gives the skin adequate time to heal and allows the body’s lymphatic system the time it needs to flush away the maximum amount of shattered ink particles from the previous session.
Tattoo Removal Prices: Invest in Clear Skin
| Tattoo Size | Price Per Session | 3-Session Package (Save 10%) | 6-Session Package (Save 20%) |
| Extra Small (<2 sq. in. – e.g., finger tattoo) | $150 | $405 | $720 |
| Small (2-4 sq. in. – e.g., business card) | $180 | $486 | $864 |
| Medium (4-9 sq. in. – e.g., postcard) | $250 | $675 | $1,200 |
| Large (9-16 sq. in. – e.g., hand-sized) | $350 | $945 | $1,680 |
| Extra Large (>16 sq. in.) | Custom Quote During Free Consultation | Financing Available For All Packages | Care Credit / Cherry Finance |
Understanding Tattoo Removal Costs
The cost of laser tattoo removal is determined by the size of the tattoo being treated, or by provider time. Providing transparent pricing is a cornerstone of the client experience, and removes uncertainty and empowers you to make an informed decision without pressure.
Affordable Packages and Financing
To make the process as accessible as possible, we offer several options to manage the investment in your skin, and we offer financing options through trusted third-party providers CareCredit and Cherry for manageable monthly payments.
Orlando’s Tattoo Removal Questions, Answered
Orlando Trusts Us for Tattoo Removal
Choosing where to have your tattoo removed is a significant decision. At Vitality Medical Aesthetics, we are dedicated to providing an unparalleled experience built on a foundation of superior technology, medical expertise, and genuine patient care. Our goal is to be the best option for Orlando Tattoo removal.
- Superior Technology: Receive the benefits of the industry’s most advanced technology, leading to faster, safer, and more comfortable results.
- Expert Team: Treatments are performed by an experienced Physician Associate (PA-C) with the highest possible standards.
- Personalized Care: Every tattoo is unique. We create a fully customized treatment plan that aligns with your specific tattoo, skin type, and goals.
- Transparent & Honest Communication: We believe that trust is built on clarity and honesty.
- Proven Results: Our clients have experienced life-changing transformations.
Tattoo Removal Orlando: Your Safest Choice!
Ready for a fresh start? Vitality Medical Aesthetics offers expert laser tattoo removal in Orlando with the advanced Candela PicoWay® laser. Achieve faster results with fewer sessions. Safe for all skin types. Schedule your free, no-obligation consultation today!