Why Fall and Winter are the Best Times for Laser Tattoo Removal

Do you currently have a tattoo that you want to get rid of? Maybe it’s preventing you from receiving your next promotion. Or maybe you want to join the military and the tattoo you have is preventing you from fulfilling that dream. Do you have questions about tattoo removal but don’t know where to start?

We believe now is the best time to start your tattoo removal journey. Many people will ask “what is the best time of year for laser tattoo removal?” You may even hear people tell you “now” or being “sooner than later”. But the truth is, many consider Winter the best time to get laser tattoo removal.

Typically it is best to start your tattoo removal journey sooner rather than later because it takes time to remove a tattoo. But, Winter is the easiest time of the year for your body to recover. Winter allows you time for healing but it also is a time where inflammatory heat is absent. Here are a few reasons that many believe winter is the best time of year to get laser tattoo removal.

It’s easier to cover your skin

During the winter months you bundle up, this naturally makes it easier to cover or hide your tattoos while they are in the treatment process. We always recommend that you keep the treated area covered and protected from the sun. So if your not thrilled about showing off your gauze of bandage, no worries- it’ll likely be covered up with your winter wear.

It’s much easier to follow your Post-Laser Treatment care plan

One of the biggest elements of the post-laser treatment care plan is avoiding sun exposure. The sun disappears more during the winter which makes following your post-laser treatment plan a lot easier. We recommend that you protect the treated area with sunscreen for up to three months after treatment.

Its possible that your treatment could be complete by Summer !

The number of laser treatment sessions will vary from person to person based upon their ink, tattoo size, placement of the tattoo, skin type and other factors. But, some patients can achieve complete removal in 6-10 treatments. This means that you can possibly be ready to show off your new look by the time summer rolls around.

You can make a big deal out of your Tattoo Removal

Starting in winter can help you get more excited about revealing your new look if you take advantage of the fall/winter treatment time-frame. It is very important to keep in mind that laser tattoo removal is not a one-time treatment, and your ink will appear differently in between treatments as it fades away. Since you will be able to keep your tattoo covered during the winter months you will avoid anyone questioning you about your faded tattoo and you can make the big reveal as dramatic as you’d like!

Have questions? Interested in getting started? Head on over to our Appointments page to book your Free Consultation, or give us a call 254-213-0905