Rib Tattoo Removal Vancouver, BC

While ribs are known for being a painful area to get tattooed, they are popular for placement because they offer a large, flat canvas for detailed designs, can be easily concealed or displayed, and are symbolic of strength and resilience (and other personal meanings). The pain association also says something about the owner, as it can be seen as a rite of passage or testament to endurance.

Unfortunately, not all rib tattoos go as planned: a given tattooist may not follow the design specifications requested or expected by the client, or they may simply deliver shoddy work. For some, however, the unwanted tattoo may result from changing preferences and desires regarding one’s personal aesthetic.

Whatever your own motivation for seeking rib tattoo removal, you want to make sure that you find the best possible clinic near you in Vancouver to perform the procedure. You can get started right away with a consultation by completing this form. If you prefer to learn more before proceeding, read ahead for added insight.

What to Know About a Tattoo Removed from Your Ribs and Why Choose NIXX in Vancouver, BC

Is Rib Tattoo Removal Safe?

You want to know that you won’t be left with a scar on your ribs, especially if you tend to show them off in the balmy spring and summer months in Vancouver, or when on a tropical vacation, et cetera. Further, you may also recognize that the skin and underlying tissues over the ribs are very sensitive, and that this sensitivity can manifest as infection from a poorly applied procedure that impacts the thoracic skin (skin that covers the ribcage). This is why you’re wondering if rib tattoo removal is safe.

To reduce the risk of scarring and other complications of the thoracic skin, avoid surgical or dermabrasion removal. They both have a high risk of leaving scars. Also, steer clear of Q-switched lasers, which are outdated technology and pose a greater risk than premium new technology.

NIXX uses the most advanced laser technology for tattoo removal. The tattoo removal on your ribs will be both effective and safe.  View before-and-after photos and videos (some completed, some in progress) on our website or Instagram.

Is Rib Tattoo Removal Painful?

As someone who has a rib tattoo, you know how painful the process is. Can you expect the same for removal, even with leading laser technology? 

Generally, laser removal won’t be as painful as the initial tattoo application. But when compared to laser tattoo removal on other parts of the body, the ribs are considered one of the more painful areas. The skin is thin and close to the bone, which has less natural padding. The proximity to bone, combined with a high concentration of nerve endings, makes the sensation comparatively more intense. All of that aside, NIXX’s use of Picosure and Hollywood Spectra laser technology, applied by the delicate hands of expert technicians, will make the session(s) much more pleasant (so to speak) than other alternatives.

Cost of Rib Tattoo Removal

As mentioned above, the ribs provide a larger canvas than other commonly tattooed parts of the body. The larger the surface area, the more sessions required (generally) until complete removal has been achieved.

That being said, everyone’s skin is different, as is the complexity of their skin (colour, line boldness, shading, and coverage). For this reason, reputable clinics such as NIXX don’t outright provide a quote until the in-person consultation. The good news is that the consultation is FREE. Further, there is no commitment to proceed with the service after having received a consultation. There is absolutely nothing to lose by booking your appointment at our West 4th Avenue clinic in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC (get directions).