Why is laser tattoo removal so expensive?

I mean, surely it would benefit certain members of society to have theit tattoos removed, say if someone has tattoos on his hands or face and is finding it hard to gain employment as a result. But the prices seem to run into thousands of pounds, even to remove a small one, making it impossible for most people to get their tattoos removed. Why is laser surgery so expensive?


The level of technology is high, all the equipments are expensive thus running on high bill when laser surgery is done. Moreover, the doctor have to make sure that the skin doesn't get inflammation from the removal process and that the skin is not too burnt. Things have to be taken into preparation. Anyway, most surgeries these days are like way expensive too right?


If one is STUPID enough to get Tattoos and pay for them then the customer must be STUPID enough and DESPERATE enough to PAY ANYTHING to have them removed.
Many Organizations will not even hire a person who exhibits TATTOOS!
(I thin that they think it is a sign of a LOW CLASS CITIZEN!)


You have to know whats done to answer the question.a laser only erases a very SMALL spot with each zap.about the size of a period on this page. so it takesmany many zaps to erase it all. This takes timeand has to be done by someone experianced which isn't free..
if theyre getting paid 15 dollars an hour and it takes 20 hours of zapping to remove the tattoo it all adds up....

it's just like marriage ....it's cheep to get into, but, at least DOUBLE to get rid of them!!!

i think when you go for a tattoo you have to think its for life not for five min wonder and the price to get them removed should be took into consideration when having one

because lasers, especially surgical lasers are VERY expensive equipment, not only to buy in the first place, but also to run and maintain... and removing tattoos with it takes a lot of time, compared to eye surgery, or neural surgery for example...

I have been considering starting a tattoo removal business here in the US. There are several reasons why it is so expensive.
1) The equipment itself is fairly pricey.
2) Liability insurance is ridiculously high.
3) Professional office space and staff is very expensive.
4) While it is not required, in order to be accepted as a professional one should be a board certified dermatologist and medical school isn't cheap nor is it easy.
5) You don't just go into an office and have them zap off a ta too. Removal takes several sessions and a fair amount of expertise as different dyes require different techniques. There is a risk of infection, not to mention significant pain. Knowing how to avoid this is worth paying for.
 
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