Tattoo Removal

At Leo Beauty Center in Houston, clearing the canvas is an art form all its own. Our Tattoo Removal program pairs industry-leading picosecond and Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers with the steady hands of seasoned skin specialists. Each pulse shatters unwanted ink into microscopic particles while safeguarding the surrounding tissue, so your skin can escort the pigment out naturally—no harsh scarring, no guesswork, just science-backed precision and a clear path to fresh skin.

How the Treatment Works

• Picosecond Precision – Ultra-short bursts of energy break even stubborn blues and greens into dust-fine pieces your lymphatic system can handle.
• Dual-Wavelength Flexibility – 1064 nm targets darker inks; 532 nm tackles reds, oranges, and yellows, so every color family gets its own tailored strike.
• Smart Cooling & Spot-Sizing – Integrated cryo-cooling keeps skin calm, while variable spot sizes let us hone in on fine line work or sweep across larger designs in fewer passes.

Key Benefits

• Fewer Sessions, Faster Fading – High-energy, picosecond pulses mean more pigment clearance per visit and a shorter overall timeline.
• Skin-Tone Safe – Adjustable wavelengths and pulse durations let us treat a broad range of Fitzpatrick types with minimized risk of hypopigmentation.
• Minimal Downtime – Most clients return to work or play the same day, experiencing only mild redness or pinpoint frosting.
• Confidence Reboot – Whether you’re prepping for new ink or simply want a clean slate, watch your skin—and your options—open back up.

Before Your Appointment: How to Prepare

• Skip the Sun – Avoid tanning beds or direct sun on the area for two weeks; fresh UV exposure makes pigment harder to target and skin easier to irritate.
• Pause Self-Tanners & Retinoids – Discontinue bronzing lotions, glycolic acids, and retinol products on the treatment zone 7 days prior.
• Hydrate + Rest – Well-hydrated, healthy skin flushes ink fragments more efficiently; drink water and arrive rested.
• Disclose Meds & Medical History – Blood thinners, acne meds, or immune conditions can influence settings and timing—tell us everything so we can fine-tune safely.

Aftercare and What to Expect

• Immediate Reaction – White “frosting,” mild redness, or swelling typically subsides within a few hours.
• Cool & Protect – Apply a chilled, sterile compress for the first evening and keep the area loosely covered with fragrance-free ointment for 24 hours.
• Gentle Cleansing – From day 2 onward, wash with a mild, non-exfoliating cleanser; avoid scrubbing or tight clothing that could rub the site.
• No Picking, No Peeling – Flaking or light scabbing is normal; let it lift naturally to sidestep scarring.
• SPF is Non-Negotiable – A broad-spectrum SPF 30+ shields regenerating skin and prevents post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation between sessions.
• Progressive Brightening – Over the next 4-6 weeks, lymphatic drainage clears shattered pigment; expect gradual fading until your next visit.