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Tattoos
How We Can Help You
The doctors in the Stanford Health Care Dermatologic Surgery program not only have the expertise to help improve the health and appearance of your skin, they are leading the development of new technologies and techniques not yet available at other centers.
What We Offer You for Tattoo Removal
- Fellowship-trained specialists who are global leaders in aesthetic dermatology and dermatologic surgery – active clinical researchers who teach and lecture around the world.
- Advanced treatment options including laser treatments, precision surgical expertise, and innovative solutions for pigmented skin.
- A comfortable center that is easily accessible from Highway 101.
About Tattoo Removal
The doctors in the Stanford Health Care Dermatologic Surgery program provide advanced laser treatment for tattoo removal.
Getting a tattoo removed by laser is tolerable — many patients compare it to a snapping rubber band. To help make you as comfortable as possible, we may numb the tattooed area with topical or local anesthesia or with cool air.
Please keep in mind:
- It may not prove possible to remove 100% of your tattoo. Certain pigments are especially stubborn and may require multiple treatments or a different type of laser treatment
- Multiple treatments (typically 6 to 12 or more) may be required, depending on the tattoo pigment and your goals
After getting your tattoo removed, make sure to:
- Use water and mild soap to wash the area, gently patting it dry
- Apply an ointment such as Vaseline twice a day until the area has fully healed.
- You may use ice and acetaminophen (Tylenol) or oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
medications to ease any discomfort
What to Expect from Tattoo Removal
You don’t have to keep a tattoo you no longer want — we can remove a wide range of colors and types of ink safely and effectively with the latest, fastest lasers available.
Lasers work by destroying the cells containing tattoo pigment. The body can then remove the cells naturally, leaving other skin and tissue unharmed. Compared to other tattoo removal techniques such as surgery, bleaching, and sanding, lasers offer several advantages:
- Shorter treatment sessions (usually 15 to 30 minutes each)
- Little to no scarring
- Permanent removal for a wide range of tattoo inks and pigments
Our Clinics
Stanford Health Care has one of the most experienced dermatologic surgery programs in the world. Our expert specialists deliver safe, effective treatments to help treat conditions ranging from acne to cancer.



Pavilion B 4th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 650-725-5272 Getting Here

Pavilion B 4th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 650-725-5272 Getting Here
To schedule an appointment, please call: 650-725-5272
Tattoos
tattoo removal