Can You Remove Part of a Tattoo?

You have a tattoo that you don’t love, but you don’t exactly hate it either. There’s just something about it that you wish were gone. It may be a letter, number, face, flora, fauna, creature, critter, an abstract pattern, or one of innumerable things that could have been integrated as a part of a single design.

In an age of iPhone Intelligence that lets people remove an unwanted person, place, or thing from an otherwise enjoyable photo, you’re wondering if that same sort of “smart” technology can be applied to literal human skin? Is it possible? Can you remove part of a tattoo? Yes, you can. Here is what you need to know.

What it Takes to Successfully Remove Part of a Tattoo

PicoSure and Hollywood Spectra Laser Technology Required

Precision is critical to removing only a part of a tattoo design. For this reason, old-school methods such as dermabrasion and surgical excision are out of the question. Further, older laser technologies, namely Q-switch lasers, which, bafflingly, still exist in many studios around Vancouver, BC (among other places), will not produce the desired results. The only alternative is the best alternative: PicoSure and Hollywood Spectra laser technology. This tech targets the smallest ink particles with an extremely fast (picosecond) laser to break them apart and disperse them through the body’s lymphatic system in a safe, highly effective manner. Learn more about this advanced technology right here.

Expert Technician Required

Although the PicoSure and Hollywood Spectra lasers offer the best possible technology for removing part of a tattoo, the effort will be for naught if not performed by a technician with extensive experience in this specialized task. It’s the same consideration that should be applied when getting a tattoo in the first place, as it doesn’t matter how advanced a tattoo machine is if the tattooist doesn’t have the talent and experience to make magic happen to it.

This may have been what led you to get a tattoo you were not 100% happy with at first. The moral of the story here is this: avoid going to general laser cosmetic clinics to remove part of a tattoo. Only trust those who work specifically with tattoos (not moles or dark spots, etc.). If you are in Vancouver, BC, that studio is right here at NIXX. Learn more about our expert tattoo removal technicians.

Will it Work for All Tattoos?

Nothing is fully guaranteed when it comes to this topic. Skin type, age, and the integrity and complexity of the tattoo design all play a role. While the odds of success in removing part of a tattoo are certainly in your favour (when you choose NIXX), we can find out for certain with a FREE consultation. That’s right, there is zero risk involved in having your tattoo inspected at our Vancouver, BC studio. This consultation will determine the best course of action. Simply click or tap the link below to schedule your appointment.