Can all types of tattoos be treated?
It is possible to remove or significantly lighten most tattoos. Black, blue and red tattoos tend to respond well. Aqua, green and yellow tattoos may be more resistant and only partially fade. White tattoos reflect laser light and therefore do not respond to laser treatment. How many treatments are necessary? It is impossible to precisely predict the number of treatments necessary as it depends on the amount of ink used, the type of ink used and how deep the ink was inserted. However as a guide most professional tattoos will require at least six to twelve treatments, whilst amateur tattoos usually require less. Follow up treatments are undertaken at no less than 4-6 week intervals. Further fading can occur for several months after each treatment. What are the costs likely to be? This will be discussed at the initial consultation. Treatment costs will vary depending on the size, colour and time required to treat the tattoo. The government provides no Medicare rebate for laser tattoo remo
