Tattoos don’t come cheap and it is a huge disappointment when you have spent hard earned cash on something that was supposed to be forever and is no longer wanted.  So of course when thinking of removing such a thing, consideration for the cost of tattoo removal is just as important as the method thereof.  And as there are many different methods, so are there many different cost involved.

As for the cheapest cost of tattoo removal, using one of the many removal creams available on the market ranks first on the list.  These also vary in price though, some come as cheap as $60 for a three month supply and others hover in the hundreds of dollars price range.  Some even come with a money back guarantee.  For laser removal the price increases drastically but it is considered to be the most effective method of removal.  It can take from 5 to 25 sessions, depending on size and quality of the tattoo and these sessions can cost up to $500 each, although some can be a reasonable $150 each – still a rather steep amount.  As for surgical excision of the tattoo, this is fairly cheaper as it is a once off surgery done under local anesthetic but to obtain a price you will have to consult the American Society for Dermatological Surgery.  The same goes for dermabrasion where the skin is surgically sanded also under a local anesthetic.

Clearly the cost of tattoo removal varies drastically and though there are other factors to take into account when deciding to remove your old ink, finding the right price seems to be at the top of most people’s priority list.