Pros tattoos usually take 6 to 12 sessions. Amateur ink may need fewer. Color mix, ink depth, age, skin type, and where it sits on the body all affect the count.
Tattoo Removal in Fort Collins
Erase Unwanted Tattoos With Custom Tattoo Removal
Many people carry tattoos that no longer reflect who they are, whether because they were connected to past relationships or because their style has shifted over time. At Xanadu Med Spa in Fort Collins, CO, the setting feels composed and understated, with soft lighting, muted tones, and a quiet sense of ease that mirrors the crisp mountain air, distant foothills, and the gentle rustle of cottonwood leaves along local paths.
Inside, the atmosphere remains steady and unhurried, helping you settle in from the moment you arrive. Current tattoo removal treatments in Fort Collins, CO, offer a more precise, thoughtful approach to softening unwanted ink, with careful attention to your comfort and overall skin condition throughout the process.
Tattoo Removal
Treatment Details
Consultation Required?
Yes
Downtime
24 to 48 hours
Sessions Needed
4 to 8
Results Duration
Permanent
Results Timeline & Duration
Tattoo fading is a gradual process that unfolds over time, especially with laser tattoo removal. Most professional tattoos typically require a series of 6 to 12 sessions, spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart, to ensure full healing between visits. Simpler or amateur ink may respond in fewer sessions. Dark pigments such as black and deep blue tend to soften first, while shades like green, teal, and yellow often require additional wavelengths and a more measured pace. Progress varies based on factors such as ink depth, tattoo age, body placement, skin type, immune response, and sun exposure.
Subtle lightening may be noticed within the first few sessions, with more visible changes often developing as treatments continue and the body processes fragmented ink particles. It is common for progress to feel less noticeable at certain stages as deeper pigment rises closer to the surface. Even after the final session, the skin continues to adjust and refine its appearance over time. Lifestyle factors such as sun habits, hydration, rest, and gentle movement can influence how the process unfolds. When exploring options to remove unwanted tattoos, it is worth seeking providers who take a thoughtful, individualized approach and offer technologies suited to a range of ink colors and skin considerations.
What It Treats
- Unwanted tattoos
- Faded ink
- Color tattoos
Benefits of Tattoo Removal
Effective
Our laser tattoo removal with PicoSure® technology gradually fades a range of ink colors across different skin tones. Each plan is carefully tailored to your tattoo’s size, pigment, and long-term response.
Accurate
With PicoSure® tattoo removal, treatments are performed with high precision. This allows for selective work if you want to remove unwanted tattoos partially or refine specific areas while maintaining surrounding ink.
Minimal Pain
Every tattoo removal treatment is approached with comfort in mind. Sensations are typically brief, and sessions are spaced to support skin recovery, creating a calm and manageable experience from start to finish.
How It Works
During PicoSure® tattoo removal sessions, laser energy is carefully delivered to the unwanted tattoo, interacting with the pigment and reducing it over time.
These particles are gradually cleared through the body’s natural processes, with each tattoo removal treatment spaced to support skin response and maintain a steady, thoughtful pace. At Xanadu Med Spa, laser tattoo removal in Fort Collins offers a more refined approach than earlier methods like excision or chemical techniques. For those looking to remove unwanted tattoos, treatment plans are personalized to align with skin type, ink characteristics, and overall comfort throughout the process.
PicoSure® Tattoo Removal: Advanced, Effective, and Safe for All Colors
PicoSure® tattoo removal at Xanadu Med Spa in Fort Collins, CO, represents the most advanced laser technology available for safely and effectively removing unwanted tattoos with fewer treatments than traditional lasers. Using ultra-short picosecond pulses, PicoSure targets ink particles beneath the skin, shattering them into tiny fragments that your body naturally eliminates through its lymphatic system. Unlike older Q-switched lasers, PicoSure® is highly effective on all ink colors, including stubborn blues, greens, and reds that were once difficult to treat. This breakthrough technology delivers impressive clearance with less discomfort, minimal risk of scarring, and faster recovery, helping you achieve clearer, smoother skin and a fresh start with confidence.
Let’s Get Real
Taking the Filter Off of Medical Aesthetics
Episode 1
In our first episode, we talk real results and real passion, covering chemical peels, personalized care, and why educating patients is at the heart of what we do. No filters, just honest conversations about what makes medical aesthetics so rewarding.
Pricing Plans
Your investment reflects size, density, location, and ink complexity, not just one price fits all. We start with a complimentary consultation to map the tattoo, estimate session count, and outline a treatment cadence. Pricing is tiered by footprint (XS finger/initial, S wrist/ankle, M forearm/upper arm, L multi-panel or color-dense pieces). Multicolor designs or cover-ups usually need more passes; black-ink line work often clears faster. Save with multi-session packages or memberships that lock in per-visit discounts and priority scheduling.
Flexible options, HSA/FSA eligibility where applicable, and third-party financing help spread costs across the series. Transparent quotes include pre-treatment photos, cooling, post-care supplies, and check-ins between visits. If you’re comparing tattoo removal services in Fort Collins, ask about device type, expected session range, and whether package pricing includes touch-up passes for residual ghosting.
What to Expect
Your appointment will begin with one of our providers asking you to lie down on the treatment table. We’ll ask you to wear loose clothing that allows easy access to the treatment area. We’ll hold the device against your skin and slowly run it over the tattoo. You may experience mild discomfort from the laser, but you shouldn’t experience any pain. Most clients compare the sensation to a rubber band being snapped against their skin.
Pre-Treatment Instructions
Follow these instructions to ensure you get the best results from your appointment.
No Tanning
Do not use tanning beds or tanning lotions 2 weeks before your appointment. We also suggest using SPF 30 (or higher) when you’re outside to protect your skin from direct sunlight.
Have Clean Skin
Arrive at your appointment with clean skin, free of makeup, oils, lotions, or perfumes. These products could interfere with the laser and reduce the efficacy of your treatment.
Let Us Know
Tell your provider during your consultation about any medical conditions you have, as well as whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Post-Treatment Instructions
These instructions will not only help make recovery easier but also increase the effectiveness of your tattoo removal in Fort Collins, CO.
No Touching
Do not pick at or touch the scabs on your skin. This is part of your body’s natural healing process. Picking at scabs can damage your skin. Use the ointment we provide you as directed to speed up healing.
Avoid Hot Water
Avoid hot showers, hot tubs, saunas, and other hot water until the treatment area has fully healed. We also ask you to avoid swimming until your skin is healed. Wash your wound only with cold or lukewarm water.
Use Sun Protection
Continue using SPF 30 or higher to protect your skin from sun damage. Direct sunlight can damage sensitive skin and prevent it from fully healing.
Side Effects & Risks
Laser tattoo removal is generally safe when performed by trained clinicians using medical-grade devices and conservative settings. Expect some redness, warmth, and swelling in the first 24 to 48 hours. Pinpoint bleeding, small blisters, or scabs can show up, and that’s normal healing.
The main avoidable issue is pigment change; temporary darkening or lightening is more likely after recent sun exposure or in deeper skin tones if settings aren’t adjusted well. Infection or scarring is rare and usually associated with picking, harsh aftercare, or treatment over a fresh tan.
Some inks can darken at first. White, cosmetic, and ferric oxide inks may need test spots. Skip treatment if you’re pregnant, have an active skin infection, or have used isotretinoin recently. Be cautious with photosensitizing meds.
Pain can be managed with cooling, topical numbing agents, or local anesthesia. Follow aftercare closely: keep the area clean, lightly covered, and out of the sun. Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and intense workouts for 24 to 48 hours. Use a high SPF every day during your series.
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- Revitalizing med spa treatments
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About Xanadu
Ever since Xanadu was purchased in 2015, our goal has been to help our clients feel beautiful inside and out. When we realized our day spa services and a few med spa treatments weren’t helping our clients achieve all of their goals, we began offering more medical aesthetic treatments.
Now, we offer the largest selection of treatments in the North Denver area and continue our work of improving our clients’ lives, one treatment at a time.