tattoo removal
Tattoo removal today is primarily done using laser technology, especially Q-switched and picosecond lasers, which break down tattoo pigment so the body can gradually clear it.
Overview
How to evaluate and approach?
Acne scar treatment depends on the type and depth of scarring. At ZARS, we evaluate your skin thoroughly before recommending any treatment and focusing on collagen remodeling, scar lifting, and improving overall texture and tone.
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Colour of tattoo
black responds best; green/blue hardest
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Depth & density of ink
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Professional vs amateur tattoo
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Location
distal areas like ankles remove slower
selection
Laser selection
Q-switched Nd:YAG (1064 nm) → black, dark blue (safest in Indian skin)
532 nm → red, orange
Picosecond lasers → faster clearance, better for resistant pigments
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Treatment Journey
BEFORE
Avoid sun exposure/tanning (2–4 weeks) Stop retinoids/actives over area, No active infection
DURING
Sensation: rubber band snap + heat Cooling or topical anesthetic can be used Immediate endpoint: Whitening (“frosting”) Mild oedema
AFTER(Immediate)
Redness, swelling Possible blistering (normal endpoint)
AFTER(Next few days)
Crusting/scabbing Gradual fading over weeks
sessions
Time required and Ideal number of sessions
Session time: Small tattoo: 5–10 mins Larger: 15–30 mins
Amateur tattoos: 4–6 sessions
Professional tattoos: 6–12+ sessions
Colored tattoos: often more sessions needed
RESULTS
What You Can Achieve
Results are gradual
black tattoos
Near-complete clearance in many Black Tattoos
Possible
Residual pigment (“ghosting”),Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation,Rare hypopigmentation or textural changeIn Indian practice, realistically: 6–10 sessions ,average (with variability)
“Removal” = fading, not always 100% clearance
Not always 100% clearance
Explore Your Options
If you’d like to understand whether this treatment may be right for you, we’re here to help – without pressure or obligation.