Laser Tattoo Removal for Tattoo Artists
Laser Tattoo Removal for Tattoo Artists
Article Courtesy of Astanza
There’s a stigma that the tattoo industry and laser tattoo removal are at odds. However, more tattoo artists and tattoo shops are seeing the many benefits that laser tattoo removal has on their artistry and businesses. In fact, where regulations allow, it’s more common than not for tattoo artists to incorporate laser tattoo removal in their tattoo shops.
Creating the Best Cover-Up Possible
One of the main reasons laser tattoo removal is so beneficial to tattoo artists is cover-up tattoos. A vast majority of clients don’t seek tattoo removal to remove a regretful tattoo. Rather, they choose to fade or lighten their tattoo to edit an existing tattoo and get a cover-up piece.
Whether you’re the most talented cover-up artist in the world, you understand that cover-ups come with their limitations. Cover ups are especially difficult when trying to cover-up large, dark black, or heavily pigmented tattoos. That’s like drawing something with thick, permanent Sharpie and telling someone to cover it up with light markers. The outcome won’t turn out well. Fading a tattoo with laser tattoo removal allows both artists and their clients to explore different cover-up sizes and also incorporate more vibrant colors.
If you were to execute a cover-up tattoo without the assistance of a laser, the cover-up tattoo may not meet the expectations of your client and may not live up to your skill and talent as a tattoo artist. In the end, you want to do what’s best for your client, your reputation, and your business. Laser tattoo removal creates a cleaner canvas for you to work on without compromising the overall size and pigment density of the cover-up piece.
The Cost of Laser Tattoo Removal… and the Profits
Many tattoo artists are hesitant about adding laser tattoo removal to their tattoo shop because of the presumed high costs associated with purchasing a laser. You might be thinking, “laser tattoo removal is too much of an investment for tattoo shops or artists.” However, while many picosecond lasers can cost north of $150k, there are many affordable and superior laser options, like Astanza Laser, available as well.
In fact, more and more world-famous tattoo artists, like Aaron Della Vedova of Guru Tattoo in San Diego, CA, have made the jump to invest in laser tattoo removal to fade or completely remove a tattoo before starting a new piece. Since adding on tattoo removal, Della Vedova’s laser tattoo removal services have increased the shop’s profits, attracted more clients, and improved his craftsmanship and artistry.
Because laser tattoo removal requires multiple sessions, you can profit by charging clients per removal session. FYI, the average number of treatments to completely remove a tattoo ranges from 8 to 12 sessions with an average cost of $212 per treatment (for a medium-sized tattoo). Fading a tattoo for a cover-up generally requires only 3 to 4 sessions for sufficient lightening. Best of all, the average treatment time for a laser removal session is less than 15 minutes with no downtime. All of these factors combined lead to a lucrative addition to any tattoo shop.
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Watch this pre-recorded webinar to hear from 3 tattoo shops using Astanza Laser technology for tattoo removal in their own shops.
ABOUT ASTANZA LASER
Astanza is the leader in lasers for tattoo removal, hair removal, and additional aesthetic procedures. In addition to developing cutting-edge medical laser devices such as the Duality, Trinity, DermaBlate, Etherea, and ReSmooth systems, Astanza offers its customers a complete range of training, marketing, and business consulting services specific to achieving success in this growing field.
Astanza Laser is headquartered in Dallas, TX with customers throughout North America and Europe. For product, investor, or press information, call (800) 364-9010, or visit https://astanzalaser.com/.
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