Tattoo Removal in the United States

What the United States listings show

Derived from the 3,139 United States clinics in this directory. Where a clinic has not published a price or named its laser, we did not observe it — absence here is not absence in reality.

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Largest United States city markets

Ranked by how many clinics we list, not by quality. Density mostly tracks population — but more listings means more to compare before you book.

1. 1PhoenixArizona · 137 clinics
2. 2Los AngelesCalifornia · 134 clinics
3. 3New YorkNew York · 118 clinics
4. 4Las VegasNevada · 101 clinics
5. 5San FranciscoCalifornia · 80 clinics
6. 6HoustonTexas · 76 clinics
7. 7DallasTexas · 69 clinics
8. 8DenverColorado · 65 clinics
9. 9MiamiFlorida · 61 clinics
10. 10ChicagoIllinois · 57 clinics
11. 11San DiegoCalifornia · 56 clinics
12. 12AustinTexas · 52 clinics

Who can perform tattoo removal in the United States

Frequently asked questions

How many tattoo removal clinics are there in the United States?

Tattoo Removal Guide lists 3,139 laser tattoo removal clinics across 721 cities in 38 states of the United States, averaging 4.8★ across published patient reviews. Listings are compiled from public sources — a clinic that is not listed has not necessarily closed, and no clinic pays to appear.

What does tattoo removal cost in the United States?

Among the 632 United States clinics that publish a starting price, listed session prices run from $200 to $2,025. That is a listed band, not a quote: the price for your tattoo depends on its size, ink colours, age and your skin tone, and a full removal usually takes 8–12 sessions spaced 6–8 weeks apart. The remaining clinics do not publish pricing, so the band describes what we observed, not the whole market.

Is laser tattoo removal regulated in the United States?

Devices must be FDA-cleared, but who may operate one is regulated state by state and varies widely — from direct physician supervision to independently certified laser technicians. There is no single national standard, so confirm the practitioner requirement for your own state with the clinic.

Which cities in the United States have the most tattoo removal clinics?

By listing count, the largest United States markets are Phoenix (137), Los Angeles (134), New York (118), Las Vegas (101), San Francisco (80). Clinic density is not a quality ranking — it mostly tracks population — but a city with more listings gives you more to compare on price, laser platform and practitioner credentials before you book.

Who is allowed to perform laser tattoo removal in the United States?

It depends on the state. Laser devices used for tattoo removal must be FDA-cleared, but the question of who may operate one — a physician, a supervised nurse or physician assistant, or a certified laser technician — is set at state level and varies widely. Some states require direct medical supervision; others license technicians directly. Ask the clinic who will operate the laser, what their certification is, and what supervision arrangement applies in that state. If a clinic cannot answer that plainly, treat that as an answer.

How do I compare tattoo removal clinics in the US?

Compare on four things you can verify before booking: the laser platform (a picosecond system such as PicoSure, PicoWay or Enlighten versus an older Q-switched Nd:YAG), who operates it and under what supervision, whether the quoted price is per session or a package, and whether the consultation is free. Ink color and your skin tone matter more than brand names — a clinic that assesses both before quoting is telling you something useful about how it works.