Unwanted professional tattoos
Professionally placed tattoos may require a series because ink can be dense and deposited at varying depths.
Aesthetic Treatment
Laser Tattoo Removal
Tattoo removal is a direct treatment intent, so this page replaces the need for a separate tattoo concern page. The plan is individualized around the tattoo, skin, and expected treatment course.
TechnologyStarWalker® MaQX
GoalTattoo fading / removal
SessionsUsually multiple
DowntimeVaries by treatment
PlanningPhysician-led
What It Is
Laser energy breaks tattoo pigment into smaller particles that the body can gradually clear.
StarWalker® MaQX is the Fotona platform in the practice portal with a confirmed Tattoo Removal application. Its laser energy is used to target tattoo pigment while treatment settings are selected according to the tattoo and patient characteristics.
Tattoo removal is typically a process rather than a one-visit event. Ink color, density, depth, tattoo age, location, prior treatment, and skin characteristics can all influence how a tattoo responds.
Technology: StarWalker® MaQX
StarWalker® MaQX has a confirmed Tattoo Removal application in the Fotona treatment portal. The technology page should explain the platform in depth; this treatment page stays focused on the patient’s tattoo-removal journey.
What It May Help With
Treatment starts with the goal.
These are examples of reasons a patient may explore this treatment. Physician assessment determines whether it is appropriate.
Amateur tattoos
Amateur ink can differ in density and composition and may respond differently.
Partial fading goals
Some patients seek fading rather than complete removal, including before a cover-up tattoo.
Multiple ink colors
Different colors may respond differently and can require different wavelength strategies.
Previously treated tattoos
Prior laser treatment can affect the remaining pigment pattern and treatment expectations.
Realistic removal planning
The physician helps set expectations around likely fading, session intervals, and skin response.
Before & After Treatment
Simple preparation and aftercare.
Final clinical instructions should be individualized and confirmed before treatment. This page should contain only treatment-specific guidance.
Before Your Treatment
- Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and report recent tanning or sunburn.
- Review medications, skin products, and any prior tattoo-removal treatments with the clinical team.
- Follow any instructions about shaving or cleaning the treatment area.
- Discuss history of abnormal scarring or pigment changes before treatment.
After Your Treatment
- Follow wound-care and skin-care instructions provided for the treated area.
- Protect the treated area from sun exposure as directed.
- Do not pick at crusting, blistering, or healing skin if these occur.
- Contact the clinic for unexpected or concerning reactions and return only after appropriate healing between sessions.
Results & Timeline
Tattoo removal is measured in fading over time.
The number of sessions and degree of clearance vary. Ink color, depth, density, tattoo age, body location, skin characteristics, and individual response all influence the course. The Results page should contain only approved examples with appropriate context.
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Individual results vary. Only approved patient imagery and captions should be published.
View Related Results →Simple FAQ
Common questions about laser tattoo removal.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no universal number. Professional tattoos, dense ink, multiple colors, and certain locations can require more sessions. The treatment course is estimated after evaluation.
Can every tattoo be completely removed?
Complete clearance cannot be guaranteed. Some tattoos fade substantially while residual pigment may remain.
Do all ink colors respond the same way?
No. Ink colors absorb laser wavelengths differently, so color is one of the factors that affects treatment strategy and response.
Will tattoo removal leave a scar?
Laser treatment is designed to target pigment, but skin response and scarring risk vary. Prior scarring, tattoo placement, treatment intensity, and aftercare all matter.
How long do I wait between sessions?
Treatment intervals allow the skin to recover and the body to process fragmented pigment. The appropriate interval is determined by the clinical team based on healing and response.
Next Step
Tattoo removal begins with realistic expectations and an individualized plan.
The tattoo itself — color, depth, density, age, and location — helps determine the treatment course.