Laser Tattoo Removal
Fade. Remove. Begin Again.
Tattoos often represent meaningful moments in our lives—but sometimes our stories change.
Whether you're looking to completely remove a tattoo, lighten it for a cover-up, or erase unwanted cosmetic tattoo pigment, laser tattoo removal offers a safe, effective way to gradually clear ink while preserving the surrounding skin.
At SkinMed Institute, tattoo removal is approached with the same precision and individualized care that defines every treatment we perform. Every treatment is personally designed by Dr. Mona Sadeghpour, a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained laser surgeon, based on your tattoo, your skin, and your goals.
Our Philosophy: Treat the Tattoo. Protect the Skin.
Successful tattoo removal isn't about delivering the highest laser energy—it's about understanding how different tattoo pigments respond to laser treatment while protecting the health of your skin.
Every tattoo is unique. Ink color, depth, density, professional versus amateur application, skin tone, body location, prior treatments, and your immune response all influence how a tattoo fades over time.
Rather than following a standardized treatment protocol, every plan is individualized to safely maximize clearance while minimizing unnecessary treatments and reducing the risk of pigmentary change or scarring.
What Laser Tattoo Removal Can Treat
Laser tattoo removal can be used for:
Professional tattoos
Amateur tattoos
Cosmetic tattoos (selected patients)
Multicolored tattoos
Black and gray tattoos
Tattoo lightening before a cover-up
Residual pigment after previous removal attempts
Radiation medical tattoos
Because every tattoo responds differently, the number of treatments varies from patient to patient.
Our Treatment Technology
PicoWay®
SkinMed Institute utilizes the PicoWay® picosecond laser, one of the most effective and advanced tattoo removal systems available today.
PicoWay delivers energy in ultra-short picosecond pulses, creating a powerful photoacoustic effect that shatters tattoo pigment into microscopic particles. These particles are then gradually cleared by your body's natural immune system over the weeks following treatment.
Compared with older nanosecond lasers, picosecond technology may improve clearance of certain pigments while reducing unnecessary heat to surrounding tissue, helping maximize results while minimizing recovery.
The SkinMed Institute Difference
Expertise That Goes Beyond the Device
Successful tattoo removal requires much more than owning an advanced laser.
Different tattoo colors absorb different wavelengths of light. Ink depth, skin tone, prior treatments, scar tissue, and the biology of healing all influence how a tattoo responds. Selecting the appropriate laser settings requires an understanding of laser physics, pigment biology, and wound healing—not simply operating a device.
As a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained laser surgeon, Dr. Mona Sadeghpour combines advanced expertise in laser surgery with years of research, physician education, and national leadership in laser medicine.
Dr. Mona Sadeghpour's expertise
Dr. Sadeghpour’s experience includes:
Fellowship training in laser and cosmetic dermatologic surgery at one of the nation's premier laser surgery fellowship programs.
Nationally recognized research in laser tattoo removal, including the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) Best of Session Abstract Award for innovations in tattoo removal.
Invited national lecturer on laser surgery and evidence-based cosmetic dermatology.
Leadership in physician education as Program Co-Chair of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting, helping shape national education in laser and energy-based medicine including but not limited to tattoo removal .
This depth of expertise helps ensure every treatment is selected with one goal in mind: achieving the safest, most effective outcome for your skin.
Schedule Your Aesthetic Assessment & Plan Session
Whether your goal is complete tattoo removal or preparing a tattoo for a future cover-up, every successful treatment begins with a personalized evaluation.
Schedule your Aesthetic Assessment & Planning Session to learn how advanced picosecond laser technology can help you safely achieve your goals.