PicoWay, uses ultra-fast picosecond laser pulses to break down tattoo ink into tiny particles. These particles are then naturally cleared away by your body’s immune system, gradually fading the tattoo over multiple sessions.

The laser tattoo removal itself may not be uncomfortable but discomfort is a normal response during treatment and recovery. The targeted areas will feel tender and sensitive to touch due to swelling and blistering thereafter. Once these effects subside over the next few days, so does the pain. Immediately after treatment, you will notice frosting on the area where the laser came in contact with the ink. It is caused by the rapid local heating of skin pigment releasing carbon dioxide on the surface of the skin which resembles white frosting. This signals the first stage of healing and it lasts for only a few minutes. More frosting occurs with dark ink compared to lighter ink. This is accompanied by swelling around the treated area. Redness, tenderness and swelling usually subside a day or two after treatment. Blisters start forming within 24 hours after treatment and they may appear alarming, but these indicate that your body is healing as it should. Avoid picking on your blisters because they will drain on their own and dry into scabs. The crust will eventually fall off within 10-14 days after treatment granted that the area doesn’t get irritated. One may even return to your usual activities shortly after treatment. The area will be bandaged to keep it dry for a few days following the treatment.

Laser tattoo removal typically does involve some level of pain. That said, many say that it hurts less than they expected. It’s a common belief that tattoo removal is excruciating, yet most patients say that the sensation of removal is comparable to having a tattoo applied. Common descriptions include the sensation of a rubber band snapping against the skin or bacon grease – basically it’s uncomfortable but bearable.

Avoid sun exposure / tanning beds for 2 weeks pre and post. Avoid pain medicine, such as Aleve, Aspirin for 3-7 days. Topical numbing cream or local anesthetic (lidocaine) may used and cold compress may be applied a prior to treatment.

Keep out of the sun, out of pools/lakes/bath water until healed. Apply recovery balm and keep it covered for 5-6 days while healing. Apply ice 10 minutes post treatment. Basic reminders:

• Use sunscreen to protect the treated skin which is particularly sensitive to sunlight following treatment.

• Don’t apply makeup or any potentially irritating product on treated skin while it heals.

• Avoid shaving treated areas unless the skin is healed.

• Don’t soak in baths, hot tubs or pools unless the skin has healed completely.

Yes! PicoWay’s advanced technology makes it safe for a variety of skin tones, minimizing the risk of scarring or pigmentation changes. We can safely remove black ink on Fitzpatrick Scale, skin type 1-6.

*We do not remove certain color tattoos on specific skin types due to the potential risk of burns, scarring, and pigment changes (hypo/hyperpigmentation)

PicoWay offers some of the most complete tattoo removal results available. While most tattoos fade significantly or disappear entirely, individual results vary. Certain ink colors and skin types may require more treatments.

The Describe PFD patch is an innovative skin barrier used during tattoo removal treatments to enhance the laser’s effectiveness. It is a perfluorodecalin (PFD)-infused transparent patch that allows for multiple laser passes in a single session, improving ink clearance while minimizing skin damage.

Faster Ink Clearance – The patch allows the laser to make multiple passes in one session, breaking down ink more efficiently.

Less Skin Trauma – It helps reduce heat buildup, lowering the risk of burns, scarring, and pigmentation changes.

Reduced Pain & Discomfort – By scattering heat more evenly, the patch makes treatments more comfortable.

Shorter Recovery Time – Since the skin experiences less trauma, healing is often faster with less post-treatment irritation.

Black & Dark Ink – The easiest to remove and typically requires fewer sessions. Blue & Green – Older lasers often leave these colors behind, but PicoWay effectively breaks them down. Red, Orange & Yellow – Warmer tones can be stubborn, but PicoWay’s ultra-short pulses target them effectively.

Purple & Pastels – These lighter colors can be treated with specialized wavelengths.

*full color tattoos require more session

If you’re ready to erase the past, Camel City Injector Med Spa offers expert PicoWay tattoo removal in Winston-Salem! Whether you want to completely remove your ink or lighten it for a cover-up, our advanced laser technology ensures faster fading with minimal downtime.

The sessions are spaced eight weeks apart, which allows your skin to process the treatment. Many people start to see their ink fade slightly after each subsequent session and greater improvement after three appointments. Given eight to twelve weeks between each session, you can expect the results to start showing a few months after the process starts.

Recommended 6-10 treatments.

In general, it costs about ten times as much to get a tattoo removed as it costs to have it applied. We have a detailed tattoo pricing guide by size and package!