Work out tattoo removal sessions instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Applies the Kirby-Desai scale, in which the summed points across skin type, ink colour, ink quantity, layering, location and scarring estimate the number of laser sessions needed.
Kirby-Desai scale
Sessions approximately equal the sum of points for Fitzpatrick type, ink colour, ink amount, scarring, layering and location; sessions are spaced about 6 weeks apart
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Green, blue and yellow inks respond least well; black and dark blue clear most readily.
Fragmented pigment is cleared by the lymphatic system, and the skin needs time to recover before the next pass.