Mapo-gu Skin Clinic Tattoo Removal: Can You See Results From the First Session, and How Many Sessions Are Needed for Complete Removal?

You can see results from just one session

But there are things you need to know if you want it completely removed

Hello.

This is Beauty's Doctor, Wi Young-jin.

At the Mapo-gu skin clinic, many people are curious about tattoo removal,

so I organized everything one by one myself.

"Can it be completely removed?"

"How many sessions do I need?"

"Will it leave a scar?"

I get questions like these very often.

I’ll answer each one honestly.

✅ 1. Can tattoos be completely removed?

It depends on the amount of pigment and how deep it is.

If it is a tattoo that was done over multiple sessions

and inked deeply into the skin,

traces may remain.

On the other hand, tattoos done relatively superficially,

such as lettering, eyebrow tattoos, and eyeliner,

can be removed very neatly.

Because the results vary greatly depending on the type of tattoo,

it is important to check the tattoo condition first

during a consultation at the Mapo-gu skin clinic.

✅ 2. Is there a difference in difficulty between black tattoos and color tattoos?

Yes.

Color tattoos that mix multiple shades

usually require more sessions for removal.

This is because different colors respond to different laser wavelengths,

so they need to be removed step by step in the order of

black → red → blue.

Compared with a single-color black tattoo,

a color tattoo may require more total sessions.

If you tell us the tattoo color and type during your first consultation,

we can guide you on the expected total number of sessions.

✅ 3. From how many sessions can you see results?

Even after just one session,

noticeable results appear.

In the beginning, the largest amount of pigment

reacts all at once,

so changes are felt more strongly in the early sessions.

As the sessions go on,

the amount of remaining pigment decreases,

and there comes a period when the pace slows a little.

This is a natural process.

As the pigment decreases,

there are fewer targets for the laser to react with.

✅ 4. What is the treatment interval?

At first, a 4-week interval is recommended.

In the early stage, when the most pigment remains,

it is important to allow enough recovery time

and proceed carefully.

Every 5 sessions, the Mapo-gu skin clinic

checks your skin condition and the speed of removal together,

then adjusts the following interval.

We manage the process step by step so it can be removed

quickly and safely, so don’t worry.

✅ 5. Is it harder to remove an old tattoo?

Not necessarily.

However, if it is old but the color still remains vivid,

it is likely a deeply inked tattoo.

Even an old tattoo is not difficult to remove

if it was done superficially.

The key factor that determines the difficulty of removal

is depth and amount, rather than the age of the tattoo.

✅ 6. Can semi-permanent tattoos like eyebrows and eyeliner also be removed?

Yes.

Semi-permanent tattoos are done more superficially

than regular tattoos,

so they are relatively easier to remove.

However, even eyebrow tattoos

usually require at least 2–3 sessions.

Removing them completely in one session

is almost impossible.

✅ 7. How much does it hurt?

If we proceed with injection anesthesia,

you can receive the treatment with almost no pain.

There are several anesthesia methods.

Cream anesthesia, cooling anesthesia, injection anesthesia,

nerve anesthesia, and even sleep anesthesia are possible.

For those who are sensitive to pain,

sleep anesthesia is also an option.

Which anesthesia is appropriate

will be decided together during the consultation.

✅ 8. Can scars remain after the procedure?

If too much energy is used,

the skin may not recover sufficiently,

and scars accompanied by hypopigmentation can occur.

At the Mapo-gu skin clinic, using the proper energy

over multiple sessions is the key

to safe removal without scarring.

Rather than trying to do it too strongly in one go,

continuing with safe energy

produces much better results.

✅ 9. In what cases is removal especially difficult?

There are two cases that are the most difficult.

First, when touch-ups have been done multiple times.

If the same area is repeatedly inked,

more pigment accumulates more deeply.

Second, when another tattoo has been layered over the original one.

If pigment exists in multiple layers,

the amount of dye that can be reached at one time is limited,

so the removal process becomes much slower.

In such cases, it is realistic to approach it

over the long term with enough time from the start.

✅ 10. How much does it cost?

Based on the size of a palm,

about 800,000 KRW for 10 sessions.

If you go through about 15 sessions,

around 80% of most tattoos can be removed.

The number of sessions and the cost vary depending on

the tattoo size, color, and depth,

so the exact amount will be provided after a consultation

at the Mapo-gu skin clinic.

Tattoo removal

is not a procedure that ends in one session.

Because the number of sessions and the treatment period vary depending on

the tattoo’s depth, color, and amount,

it is important to set a realistic plan together

during the first consultation.

You can feel a clear change from the first session,

and the results build up as you continue.

For safe and effective removal,

we will manage both energy settings and treatment intervals.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask

through the Mapo-gu skin clinic comments anytime! 😊

Thank you for reading this long post.

This was Wi Young-jin.