Tattoo Glossary, L
Laser Removal
A medical procedure that uses laser energy to break down tattoo pigment into particles small enough for the body's immune system to eliminate.
In detail
Laser removal requires multiple sessions (typically 5-15+) and is most effective on black ink. Colour pigments respond differently, greens and blues are harder to remove. The process can be painful and costly. Partial removal is often used to prepare skin for cover-up work.
See also
Cover-up
A tattoo designed to conceal or transform an existing tattoo. Requires careful design to disguise the original work effectively.
Pigment
The colouring agent in tattoo ink. Different pigments have different properties, some are more stable in skin, some are brighter, some fade faster. Black is the most stable.