XO · LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Tattoo Removal
Fade the ink. Open up your options.
Whether you want to lighten a tattoo for a cover-up or explore removal, XO can assess the design, colors and skin beneath it. A treatment plan follows your tattoo and your goal.
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Laser treatment breaks tattoo ink into smaller particles that your body gradually clears. Whether your goal is fading or removal, progress usually takes several visits and time between them. Complete removal is not guaranteed.
Fade unwanted ink
Laser energy targets tattoo pigment so it can gradually clear from the skin. Different colors and layered designs may respond at different rates.
Tattoo size & placement
Your tattoo’s size and location help determine the appointment option. Show XO the design and colors so the team can confirm the current size category, equipment and treatment plan for your goal.
Prepare for a new design
Lightening may create more flexibility for a future cover-up. If removal is the goal, discuss what degree of fading is realistic; full clearance is not guaranteed.
Cosmetic tattoo pigments can darken or change color with laser exposure. Permanent makeup needs a specific eligibility assessment; a general tattoo-removal appointment does not establish that it is appropriate.
YOUR VISIT, STEP BY STEP
Fade, heal and see your progress.
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Before starting
Tell us about your tattoo and any previous removal treatments. We’ll explain what the laser may achieve and what to expect.
02
Laser treatment & healing
The selected laser targets the ink, followed by time for the skin to recover and pigment to clear. Follow the aftercare and sun-protection guidance between sessions.
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Reviewing progress
We’ll review fading as you go. Photographs can help track change and guide the next appointment.
GOOD QUESTIONS. CLEARER CHOICES.
Let’s talk about Tattoo Removal.
A few things to know before your visit. Have another question? We’re happy to help.
IMPORTANT TREATMENT INFORMATION
Read about recovery, side effects and who should avoid treatment in the questions below. We’ll also talk through these details before your appointment.
Will every color fade at the same rate?
Different inks respond differently. The age, colors and layering of your tattoo can affect progress. XO will assess the design and explain what may be realistic.
Can you treat permanent makeup?
Ask the team before assuming cosmetic pigment is eligible. It may need different assessment and can behave differently from a decorative tattoo.
Can I lighten a tattoo for a cover-up?
Lightening may give you more flexibility for a future design. Tell us that this is your goal so the treatment plan can focus on fading rather than assuming complete removal.
Will the skin look exactly as it did before the tattoo?
That cannot be promised. Residual pigment, changes in skin color, texture or scarring may remain. Discuss realistic outcomes and the possibility of incomplete removal before treatment.
Who should avoid treatment, and what are the risks?
Tattoo removal can cause pain, redness, swelling, blistering, pigment changes, infection or scarring. Some cosmetic pigments may change color with laser treatment. Ask about the exact device, your ink and skin, recovery and alternatives. Do not treat a fresh or healed result from another person as a guarantee of your outcome.
Treatment resources
AAD: why laser removal is different ↗
Learn about ink response, the need for repeat treatment, and the risks of at-home removal products.
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Your questions. A place to begin.
Questions about Tattoo Removal? Tell us what you have in mind. The XO team can help you choose your next appointment.
TATTOO REMOVAL · XO
Ready for a change?
Bring your tattoo goals to XO and explore a plan for fading or removal.
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