Tattoo removal in Berlin with the laser
Dr. Homssi removes tattoos himself in his practice in Prenzlauer Berg, using the Q-Switch laser Q-Plus EVO by Quanta System. Usually 5 to 8 sessions are required, at intervals of at least 4 weeks. Dr. Homssi speaks English.
Estimated from approx. 95 € per session · Package: 6 sessions for the price of 5 · View prices
Dr. Amro HomssiSpecialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery, treats patients himself · About us
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At a glance
- Treatment method: Q-Switch laser Q-Plus EVO by Quanta System
- Numbing: a numbing cream is applied 1 hour before the treatment. During and after the treatment, the treated area is cooled intensively
- Treatment duration: 5 to 8 sessions; varies depending on size, depth of the ink and colours
- Aftercare: at least 24 hours using a wound cream and a sterile dressing
- Costs: estimated from approx. 95 € per session, package of 6 for 5 (see prices)
How to get your price
- Send photos: one to four photos of your tattoo, along with the body area, approximate size and colours, most easily by email to info@davincimedic.de. Or write to us via the contact form, and we will get back to you.
- Assessment by Dr. Homssi: he looks at the photos himself and estimates the size category and number of sessions.
- Price by email: you will receive the price per session, the package price and the estimated total. The assessment is non-binding.
You can then take your time to decide. Before the first session, Dr. Homssi will personally inform you about the procedure, risks and side effects.
How does the treatment proceed?
- Consultation: before the first session, Dr. Homssi explains the procedure, risks and side effects.
- Numbing cream: applied about one hour before the treatment.
- Laser with cooling: the skin is cooled intensively during and after the treatment. Depending on size, a session usually takes only a few minutes.
- Dressing: wound cream and a sterile dressing for at least 24 hours.
- Care at home: as described below under „After the treatment“.
What does tattoo removal cost?
The price depends on the area of the tattoo. The rectangle around the whole motif is measured. The exact classification is made by Dr. Homssi based on your photos. All prices are estimated amounts, approx. per session. We will tell you the final amount after the initial consultation. Tattoo removal for cosmetic reasons is usually not covered by health insurance.
Example calculation: a size S tattoo with 6 sessions costs, as a package, an estimated approx. 675 € instead of 810 €.
More on this with example calculations: What does tattoo removal cost?
What would you like?
Select what this is about.
How large is the tattoo?
This measures the rectangle around the whole design.
Your estimate
- Size category
- Price per session
- Package: 6 sessions for the price of 5
- Usual number of sessions
Non-binding, estimated approximation based on our price list (approx.); we will confirm the final amount after the initial consultation. Dr. Homssi determines the exact size category and the number of sessions based on your photos. Whether a tattoo disappears completely cannot be predicted with certainty in advance.
Individual treatment (per session)
e.g. 4 x 5 cm95,00 €
e.g. 5 x 10 cm135,00 €
e.g. 8 x 10 cm175,00 €
e.g. 10 x 13 cm200,00 €
e.g. 10 x 20 cm245,00 €
e.g. 15 x 20 cm280,00 €
e.g. 20 x 30 cm415,00 €
The exact classification is made by Dr. Homssi based on your photos.
Package: 6 treatments for the price of 5
CO2 laser combined with tattoo removal (per treatment)
Dr. Homssi will discuss with you when the CO2 laser is additionally useful.
How does the laser work?
The ink pigments deposited in the skin by the tattoo are treated with ultra-short, high-energy pulses using the Q-Switch laser Q-Plus EVO by Quanta System.
The laser settings depend on the colours in the tattoo. The colour particles are „shattered“ in the process, with the skin turning white immediately for several minutes.
As the laser pulses penetrate the layers of the skin, the tattoo’s colour pigments absorb the light energy and are broken apart by the resulting heat. The tiny particles can then be transported away by the body via the lymphatic system. This technique leads to the tattoo gradually fading over several sessions.
How many sessions does my tattoo need?
Usually 5 to 8 sessions are required, at intervals of at least 4 weeks. During this time, the skin recovers and the body transports away the colour particles. How many sessions you will need depends on:
- the size of the tattoo
- the depth and density of the ink: tattoos from a studio are usually applied more densely than amateur tattoos
- colours: dark colours usually respond better than light ones
- the age of the tattoo: very old tattoos sometimes need more sessions
How much a tattoo fades varies from person to person. The aim is to remove the tattoo as far as possible. Whether it disappears completely cannot be reliably predicted in advance. With yellow, white and some light colours, complete removal is unlikely.
Which colours can be removed?
Black, grey and dark blue usually respond well. Red, green and turquoise often need more sessions. Yellow, white and skin tones are difficult to remove. Dr. Homssi will tell you which colours are in your tattoo and what that means for the number of sessions, based on your photos.
Does it hurt, and does it leave scars?
How uncomfortable the treatment is varies from person to person. The numbing cream and cooling make it well tolerable for most people.
Possible side effects include redness, swelling and crusting in the first few days, occasionally blisters. Lighter or darker patches of skin (pigment changes) are possible and are usually temporary. Scarring is rare; the risk increases if the area is not properly cared for after treatment.
The treatment is not suitable for, among others, fresh tattoos (younger than about 3 months), tanned skin, during pregnancy, and with certain medications that make the skin sensitive to light. Dr. Homssi will discuss this with you before the first session.
After the treatment: care and healing
During and after the laser treatment, the skin is cooled intensively. After the laser treatment, we care for the treated area with a special wound cream and apply a sterile dressing, which should cover the treated area for at least 24 hours.
To minimise scab formation, care for the area in the following days as we explain to you after the treatment (details in the frequently asked questions below). During this time, you should not swim or sunbathe, as this can increase the risk of scarring.
In the first few days: no sauna, no solarium, no hot water, no full baths, no swimming. Apply SPF 50 to the area for at least 4 weeks.
Lightening a tattoo for a cover-up
A cover-up tattoo conceals the old motif with a new one. To stop the old tattoo showing through, the new motif usually needs to be larger and darker. If the laser lightens the old tattoo beforehand, you have more freedom when choosing the new motif.
How many sessions does the lightening require?
The number of sessions required to lighten a tattoo depends on:
- the type of your tattoo: done professionally or by an amateur
- the depth of your tattoo
- the pigment density of your tattoo
- the age of your tattoo
Tattoos from a tattoo studio are applied more densely and usually require around 6 treatments. Less densely applied tattoos can often be lightened after just 2 to 6 sessions.
The prices are the same as for tattoo removal. The classification is made by Dr. Homssi based on your photos.
Why Davinci Medic?
- Medical expertise: Dr. Homssi, specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery, treats patients himself. In Germany, only doctors may remove tattoos with a laser (since 31 December 2020, § 5 (2) NiSV).
- Transparent prices: estimated from approx. 95 € per session, package of 6 for 5, non-binding assessment by photo, final price after the initial consultation.
- Honest about the method: we tell you in advance what is realistic for your tattoo.
- Easy to reach: Greifswalder Straße 137-138, 10409 Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg.
Frequently asked questions about tattoo removal
Answers to the questions we are asked most often.
How long does tattoo removal take? How many sessions are needed?
Tattoo removal usually takes only a few minutes per session, although this also depends on various factors such as the size of the tattoo. In most cases, however, a single session is not enough. Usually 5 to 8 sessions are needed, each at intervals of at least 4 weeks.
Is laser tattoo removal painful?
How uncomfortable the treatment is varies from person to person. We apply a numbing cream beforehand and cool the skin during the treatment with a medical cooling device.
How does laser tattoo removal work?
During the tattooing process, colour pigments are introduced into the second layer of skin. As these colour pigments are a size that the body’s scavenger cells cannot break down, they remain in the tissue. During laser treatment, these colour particles are suddenly heated by an extremely short pulse and thereby broken down. The resulting pigment fragments are then a size that allows the scavenger cells to remove them and transport them away via the lymphatic system.
The tattoo gradually becomes lighter in the days and weeks after treatment. Since the colour is deposited in „layers“ in the tissue, this process has to be repeated several times until the tattoo has faded as much as possible.
How important is the age of the tattoo for tattoo removal?
To avoid scarring and reduce the risk of unwanted effects, a tattoo should be about 3 months old before it is treated with the laser.
With very old tattoos (over 10 years), it is possible that removal may require more sessions than with fresh tattoos.
How do I properly care for the treated area after tattoo removal?
Correct aftercare following a laser treatment is important for healing. After the treatment, the treated area should be cooled well (caution: no ice directly on the skin) and sprayed with an alcohol-free skin disinfectant 2 to 3 times a day in the following days. From the 2nd to 3rd day onwards, the area should be treated with a wound-healing care cream.
To avoid pigment changes, an SPF 50 sunscreen is recommended for a period of at least 4 weeks.
What should I avoid after tattoo removal?
Immediately after the treatment, everything that introduces heat into the skin (sauna, solarium, hot water) as well as anything that causes additional irritation (full baths, mechanical strain) should be avoided.
How does the photo assessment work?
You send photos, Dr. Homssi estimates the size and number of sessions, and you receive the price by email. The assessment is non-binding. You then decide.
Is the package worth it?
The package includes 6 sessions for the price of 5. If your tattoo is likely to need 5 or more sessions, the package is the same price or cheaper than individual sessions.
When can I exercise and go in the sun again?
Protect the area in the first few days until it has healed. Swimming, sauna and solarium only afterwards. Avoid the sun and apply SPF 50 for at least 4 weeks.
Can I have a tattoo removed that was done by an amateur?
Yes. Amateur tattoos are often applied less densely and may therefore sometimes need fewer sessions. You will receive an assessment based on your photos.
Can I have a tattoo only lightened?
Yes, for example for a cover-up. Please mention this alongside your photos.
Do you speak English?
Yes. Dr. Homssi speaks English, and you can write to us in English.
Your price in three steps
Send us photos of your tattoo. Dr. Homssi will write to you what he expects and what it costs.
Or write to us: info@davincimedic.de