Comprehensive laser treatments are designed to target tattoo ink while keeping the healthy skin cells intact. This process reduces the formation of scar tissue. Older tattoos commonly fade in color because of the body's natural attempt to break down the foreign ink, and laser tattoo removal will accelerate this process considerably, making the small ink particles easier for the body to absorb.

Treatment protocols range in the number of sessions, according to the size and color variations in the tattoo, skin type of the patient, and type of ink. Generally, these tattoo removal protocols range from six to eight treatments, in intervals of four to six weeks.