Tattoo Removal Boston MA

Find top doctors who perform Tattoo Removal in Boston, MA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Boston, MA.

Local Businesses

Dr.Abrar Qureshi

(617) 732-4918
221 Longwood Avenue #442
Boston, MA 02115


Chen David New England Eye Center

1-617-636-7770

Boston, MA 02111


Lee W P Andrew

1-617-724-0400
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114


Jeffrey Spiegel

617-414-1713
830 Harrison Ave Ste 1400
Boston, MA 02118


Dennis Lee

617-636-8411
750 Washington St # 114
Boston, MA 02111


Carlo Soli

617-458-1810
231 Newbury St Secon Floor
Boston, MA 02116


John B Mulliken

(617) 355-7686
300 Longwood Ave – Childrens Hospital Division Of Plastic Surgery
Boston, MA 02115


Peter A Lio

617-667-4700
330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215


Adams Center

(617) 262-2208
18 Newbury St # 4
Boston, MA 02116


Niels Krejci Papa

617-414-6760
930 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215


Caroline Bevona

617-724-2919
275 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 02114


Daniel Barry Dubin

617-918-4889
1 Federal St
Boston, MA 02110


Leonard Miller

5Th Floor 69 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116


John Mulliken

(617) 355-7686
Children’S Hospital 300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115


Rothman, Jason S – Mass General Hosp-Dermatology

(617) 726-2914
50 Staniford St # 200
Boston, MA 02114


Dr.Jessica Fewkes

(617) 573-4102
243 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114


Matthias Bernard Donelan

(617) 726-8547
51 Blossom Street Sbi
Boston, MA 02114


Ivor Caro

275 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 02114


Sober, Arthur J – Dermatology Associates

(617) 726-2914
15 Parkman St Ste 477
Boston, MA 02114


David Stuart Feingold

617-956-5625
750 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111


Tattoo Removal FAQ in Boston, MA

What pulls ink out of a fresh tattoo?

The safest way to quickly remove a tattoo is by laser therapy.

What does skin look like after tattoo removal?

Redness, tenderness and swelling typically subside within a day or two post-treatment. Blisters usually appear within 24 hours of treatment. Scabs, bruising, and blistering may take up to a week or longer to heal. You should avoid picking scabs and taking care of blisters; otherwise, scarring can happen.

Can you remove a tattoo at home?

But can you really remove tattoos at home? No, you cannot. To successfully remove a tattoo, a treatment needs to do one of the following things: Cause the body to absorb and eliminate the ink from the skin.

What naturally removes tattoo?

Another effective way of naturally removing tattoos is by using sand powder and mixing it with aloe vera to create a paste mixture. Take about 1/4 cup of sand powder and aloe vera gel, combine them to create a gooey paste, and apply it multiple times a day over your tattoo until it vanishes.

Can lemon remove tattoos?

There is no way a little lemon juice will break up the ink. At the very least this will be very painful. Worst case scenarios are that doing this could lead to infection and scarring. There are really only two options for tattoo removal, excision and laser.

Where does the ink go after laser tattoo removal?

Unfortunately, even after removal, the ink doesn’t just disappear — we actually excrete it through our lymphatic system.

Can salt remove tattoos?

While salt is an abrasive and does have some use in facials and exfoliant scrubs, it will not clear or remove any tattoo ink. The skin has two layers: the dermis, or inner part of the skin, and the epidermis, or outer layer of your skin.

How long does skin hurt after tattoo removal?

Redness, tenderness and swelling usually subside a day or two after treatment. Blisters start forming within 24 hours after treatment and they may appear alarming, but these indicate that your body is healing as it should.

Why do you have to wait 6 weeks between tattoo removal?

About six weeks is the ideal waiting time between laser treatments because that allows the treated area to heal while the immune system gets rid of the ink. Following the treatment aftercare instructions can help increase the rate of removal and keep your skin in the best condition possible.

How can I remove my permanent tattoo at home without laser?

Removal Cream One more way to remove a tattoo without surgery or laser is by using tattoo removal creams. They are widely used because they are inexpensive. However, there is no evidence that these products completely remove a tattoo. At best, they only help the tattoo fade.

Can rubbing alcohol remove tattoos?

Chemical remover for stubborn tattoos. These include: Rubbing alcohol. Hand sanitizer. Hydrogen peroxide.

What hurts worse tattoo or removal?

Rest easy — while laser tattoo removal can hurt, chances are it won’t hurt as much as getting the tattoo did. Tattoo removal pain is comparable to the pain of a bad sunburn, and the laser pulses feel like a rubber band snapping against your skin.

Are old tattoos harder to remove?

The age of your tattoo is a factor in how easy it is to remove. Older tattoos do tend to be removed more easily because they have typically already had some fading over time. For this reason, older tattoos will often take fewer sessions to remove than a newer tattoo would.