A tattoo black, red, yellow and blue tattoo on the forearm reached 25% fading after 7 sessions at Chroma over 1 year. Total cost: $1,400.
Before (session 0) and after (session 7) at Chroma.
The tattoo
A medium black, red, yellow and blue tattoo on the forearm on Type I skin (very fair, always burns).
Fitzpatrick Type I allows the highest laser energy settings with the lowest risk of pigmentation changes.
The forearm drains adequately but sits further from the major lymph nodes of the torso.
Timeline
7 sessions over 1 year.
Cost
Chroma: $1,400 across 7 sessions works out to $200 per session.
Reputable providers typically charge $350 to $700 per session; $200 falls within that range.