Removing That Embarrassing Tattoo at Laser Eraser in Clark, NJ

Why an embarrassing tattoo doesn't have to be permanent

I hear it every week in consultations: the ex's name, the impulsive spring-break piece, the design that meant something at 19 and nothing at 39. A tattoo may be designed to last, but it is not a life sentence. Modern laser technology can fade and, in most cases, fully clear unwanted ink.

I am Dr. Alvaro Alban, the physician who founded Laser Eraser. My background is in emergency medicine here in New Jersey, and I pursued dedicated laser training at the Institute for Laser Medicine in Skippack, Pennsylvania. That matters because tattoo removal is a medical procedure, not a spa service, and it is safest in the hands of someone trained to read your skin and adjust the treatment accordingly.

How laser tattoo removal actually works

The short version: the laser shatters the ink so your immune system can carry it away. At Laser Eraser we use the PicoWay picosecond laser, which delivers energy in trillionths of a second. Those ultra-short pulses break pigment into fine dust-like particles rather than heating the surrounding skin, which is gentler on tissue and effective across a wide range of ink colors.

Over the following weeks, your body naturally flushes those particles out and the tattoo looks progressively lighter. Because your immune system does the clearing, removal happens gradually across a series of visits rather than in one dramatic session.

• PicoWay is customized to your skin type and the specific ink colors in your tattoo.
• Each session is quick, often around 10 minutes or less depending on size.
• Sessions are spaced several weeks apart to let your skin recover and clear ink between visits.

How many sessions will it take?

Most tattoos take 8 to 12 sessions to fully remove. Where you fall in that range depends on the ink colors, how deeply and densely the tattoo was applied, its size and placement on the body, and your skin type. Older, faded amateur tattoos often clear faster; dense, saturated professional work with stubborn colors takes longer.

I will give you an honest estimate at your free consultation. I would rather set a realistic expectation than promise a number I cannot stand behind. Complete clearance is the goal for most tattoos, but results vary from person to person, and some inks resist more than others.

What it costs, and why our pricing is different

Most places charge per session, which makes the final bill a moving target. We do it the opposite way: one flat-rate package covers every session your tattoo needs for complete removal, so you know the full cost up front. That structure saves roughly 38% compared with paying visit by visit.

Packages are priced by size, and flexible financing keeps monthly payments manageable with no hidden fees. Have more than one tattoo? We will quote a custom package at your consultation.

What your first visit looks like

It starts with a free, no-pressure consultation at our Clark office at 77 Central Ave, Suite 2. I will look at your tattoo, ask about your skin and health history, walk you through what removal will involve, and give you a session estimate and a package price. There is no obligation to book that day.

Because cosmetic laser treatment is not covered by insurance, the free consultation and transparent flat-rate pricing are how we keep the decision straightforward. Many patients tell us the sessions were quicker and more comfortable than they expected.