Tattoo Removal Tucson AZ

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

Local Businesses

Associates In Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

1-520-745-6531
801 North Wilmot Road Suite E2
Tucson, AZ 85711


Wendell Britt Whitacre

520-298-3382
310 N Wilmot Rd Ste 104
Tucson, AZ 85711


Craig Nelson

(520) 290-8555
6369 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 200
Tucson, AZ 85715


Nelson, Jeffrey M – Nelson Jeffrey M

(520) 575-8400
320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 104
Tucson, AZ 85701


Scott Sheftel

(520) 327-5531
1595 E River Rd Ste 201
Tucson, AZ 85718


Collins John T

1-520-327-4514
2385 North Ferguson Avenue Suite 101
Tucson, AZ 85712


St Mary’S Allergy

(520) 792-2170
477 N El Camino Real Ste C312
Tucson, AZ 85701


Permanent Makeup Ink

(520) 886-6500
215 S Hickory St Ste 216
Tucson, AZ 85710


Mireille Claude Algazi

520-319-1100
2732 N Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85712


Maxwell Aesthetics

(520) 751-1225
15725 Pomerado Rd Ste 103
Tucson, AZ 85718


Robyn Elise Glaesser

520-694-0111
535 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711


De La Vara, Jo Ellen – University Physicians

(520) 299-0705
5565 Grossmont Center Drive Bld#1 Suite 120
Tucson, AZ 85701


Marc I Epstein, Do

(602) 881-8161
2375 N Wyatt Dr Ste 109
Tucson, AZ 85712


Lovett, George

480-991-3203
6369 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 200
Tucson, AZ 85715


Todd Carleton Case

520-888-4540
4741 E Camp Lowell Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712


Cynthia Anne O’Neil

520-299-2046
6350 N Camino Pimeria Alta
Tucson, AZ 85718


Peter P Kay

(520) 323-7100
2355 N Wyatt Dr – Suite 111
Tucson, AZ 85712


Whitaker, Duane

559-738-7504
5150 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85712


Moss, Lindsay – Institute For Peripheral Nerve

(520) 298-2325
351 Santa Fe Dr
Tucson, AZ 85701


Laser Hair Removal, Dr Gerald N Goldberg

(520) 777-0506
5150 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85712


Tattoo Removal FAQ in Tucson, AZ

Can hydrogen peroxide remove tattoos?

At-home and DIY tattoo removal methods like hydrogen peroxide should be left to urban myth and tall tales, and never attempted. They are ineffective and worse, could lead to skin damage.

What’s the hardest tattoo color to remove?

Laser tattoo removal works when the color in the ink absorbs the energy from the laser. Different colors of ink absorb color differently. Specifically, lighter colors like white, yellow, light blue, and pink are the most difficult to remove, as are green, red, and neon colors.

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.

Does A and D ointment fade tattoos?

The Dynarex Vitamin A & D Ointment helps to relieve, shield, and moisturize the skin. It contains vitamins A and D to help with fading and discoloration of tattoos. It is safe for any skin type and is best for faded tattoos.

Do tattoos get worse with age?

Add in the wear and tear of the years, and you can expect some changes over time. A tattoo is part of your skin, any significant deterioration that happens to your skin affects the ink. Generally, the change is slow and the better care you take of your skin, the better the tattoo’s appearance remains.

How painful is tattoo removing?

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.

What part of the body is best for laser tattoo removal?

The back, chest and stomach are among the easiest places to get a tattoo removed from. Because these areas are close to your heart, they benefit from good circulation and faster removal than tattoos on the extremities. It’s usually not too tricky to de-ink your torso.

How do you get rid of permanent tattoos fast?

Laser removal is the most effective way to remove a tattoo, but there are also other methods that can help, including surgical removal, dermabrasion, and chemical peels.

What oils fade tattoos?

Tea Tree oil can potentially throw off your skin’s PH balance and negatively affect the skins moisture barrier, leaving your tattoos looking dull and faded.

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.

What are the pros and cons of tattoo removal?

Pain of the process. Cost of treatment. Lasting side effects like skin discoloration. Possible infection.

Can you freeze off a tattoo?

Cryosurgery is known as the “freezing” method of tattoo removal where liquid nitrogen is applied to the tattooed area. After the nitrogen is applied, a specific light is used to induce a peeling of the skin. This way of tattoo removal is done gradually, in a series of doctor visits.

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.

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.

Is it easier to remove old or new tattoos?

Overview. No matter when you got your tattoo, laser treatment can remove it. However, older ink is easier to remove than new ink, so you’ll probably require fewer treatments if you’re having an old tattoo removed than you will with a newer one.