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Laser tattoo removal treatment on a forearm at Ink Blasters in Livonia, Michigan

Laser tattoo removal
in Metro Detroit.

It's the only thing we do. We measure the ink, not the box around it, so you pay for the tattoo and nothing else — $99 for the first square inch, consultation free.

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$99 / sq in Free consultation. Priced in person. Toro by Works on colors older lasers can't. 4.9 259 Google reviews in Livonia.

How it works

Three steps. No mystery.

Removal takes time, and anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something. Here is exactly what happens, start to finish.

01 The treatment room at Ink Blasters in Livonia, Michigan

Come in for a free consult

We measure the ink, price it on the spot, and talk through how many treatments it is likely to take. There is often time to start the same visit. Free, no obligation 02 A laser tattoo removal treatment underway on a forearm

Come back every few weeks

The laser itself takes a few minutes, with chilled air running the whole time. Five weeks between the first ones, moving to six and then eight as you go. Under 30 minutes in clinic 03 Tattoo before laser removal at Ink Blasters Before The same tattoo after four laser removal treatments at Ink Blasters After 4

Watch it fade, session by session

A photo is taken at every appointment, so you can see what has faded and what is left instead of guessing between visits. Photographed every visit

Amateur and homemade work can clear in two to five treatments. Professional multi-color pieces usually run five to twelve, sometimes more.

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How removal works, in full detail →

You're not
stuck with it.

A laser tattoo removal treatment underway on a forearm at Ink Blasters

Whatever it says, whoever did it, however long you've had it — come in and we'll tell you exactly what it takes to get it off.

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Pricing

We charge for the ink.
Not the box around it.

Most places measure a rectangle around your tattoo and bill you for the bare skin inside it. We measure on a grid and count only the squares your ink touches.

$99 First square inch

Then $49 for each additional square inch, up to six.

What that costs by size
1 in$99
2 in$148
3 in$197
4 in$246
5 in$295
6–10 in$344
Over 10At consult

These are per-treatment prices, not the cost of a full removal. Your tattoo is measured and priced in person at the free consultation.

Why that's less than you'd expect
20 sq in Measured as a box, empty middle included.
10 sq in Measured as ink, the way we do it.

Same tattoo, half the billable area. On outlines, script and scattered work the gap is often wider than this.

Other costs to know about
Small pieces $49 per treatment

Teardrops, three to five dots on a hand, and rings.

Topical anesthetic $30 a tube
Payment At time of service

Cash, check or credit card.

Gift certificates Available

Ask at the clinic or over the phone.

Consultations are free, and we measure your tattoo while you are there.

Get your tattoo measured

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Results

The proof is in
the results.

Every one of these is a real client, with the tattoo's age, its size, what each treatment cost and how many it took. One cleared in two. One took twelve. Both are here.

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An eight-year-old professional tattoo, seven square inches, before laser removal The same tattoo after twelve laser removal treatments Before After
12 treatments 8 years old · Professional · 7 sq in · $344 per treatment
A ten-year-old professional tattoo, one and a half square inches, before laser removal The same tattoo after ten laser removal treatments Before After
10 treatments 10 years old · Professional · 1.5 sq in · $124 per treatment
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Nine square inch professional tattoo before removal The same tattoo after nine treatments
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9treatments 10 yrs·Professional·9 sq in·$344
Amateur tattoo under one square inch before removal The same tattoo after ten treatments
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10treatments 15 yrs·Amateur·Under 1 sq in·$49
Seven square inch amateur tattoo before removal The same tattoo after twelve treatments
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12treatments 12 yrs·Amateur·7 sq in·$344
Three square inch professional tattoo before removal The same tattoo after nine treatments
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9treatments 3 yrs·Professional·3 sq in·$197
Four square inch professional tattoo before removal The same tattoo after twelve treatments
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12treatments 11 yrs·Professional·4 sq in·$246
Twenty year old amateur tattoo before removal The same tattoo after two treatments
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2treatments 20 yrs·Amateur·1.5 sq in·$124
Five square inch professional tattoo before removal The same tattoo after nine treatments
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9treatments 10 yrs·Professional·5 sq in·$295
Six year old professional tattoo before removal The same tattoo after eight treatments
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8treatments 6 yrs·Professional·5 sq in·$295
Four square inch professional tattoo before removal The same tattoo after seven treatments
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7treatments 5 yrs·Professional·4 sq in·$246
Three square inch professional tattoo before removal The same tattoo after nine treatments
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9treatments 8 yrs·Professional·3 sq in·$197
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The laser

Your whole tattoo.
Not most of it.

532nm Reds, oranges, yellows
785nm pico Blues and greens
1064nm Black and dark blue
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 nm
Light you can see Infrared

Ink doesn't all come off under the same light. Black lifts under one kind, reds and yellows under another, and blues and greens need a third. The Toro carries all three, so no color has to get left behind.

Most clinics own a machine that does the first one only. That is why some of them turn you away when your tattoo has green in it, and why people come here after starting somewhere else.

Less chance of a scar

Round beams overlap as the laser moves across skin, and those overlaps are hot spots — they are what blisters and scars people. The Toro fires a square spot, which tiles edge to edge and lands the energy evenly.

It hurts less than you think

Chilled air runs over the skin the whole time the laser is working. Most people describe the sensation as a rubber band snapped against the arm.

We test a small spot at your consultation to see how your skin responds before treating the rest of it.

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Reviews

259 people have
been through this.

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Google 4.9

259 reviews

Left by clients on our Google Business Profile, unedited.

Peri Oconnor 13 reviews · 4 months ago

Very satisfied with my initial consultation, Ryan was very thorough and answered all my questions before I could even ask them. I decided to proceed with my first treatment and am pleased with his professionalism and the results so far, he even text me the following day to see how I was doing. I trust him and plan to continue the process until these old tats are gone.

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K W 6 reviews · 4 months ago

Had a great experience at Ink Blasters! Ryan is super friendly and made me feel comfortable right away. The process was way easier than I expected, and I'm already seeing great results. Everything is clean, professional, and he really knows what he's doing. Definitely recommend if you're thinking about tattoo removal!

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Travis Clouse 1 review · 5 months ago

This place is fantastic!! Highly recommend it! I was testing my luck with just walking in an hour before they closed, Ryan sat me down right away and I was done within 5 minutes. 10/10 service!

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Nicole 2 reviews · 5 months ago

Ink Blasters is fantastic. The laser removal is immediately effective. Ryan is professional, flexible and responsive. Highly recommend.

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Steve C Local Guide · 37 reviews · 3 years ago

Ryan was very professional and explained the tattoo removal process very well, as well as the aftercare. The office was very well decorated and super clean. I highly recommend going to see Ryan at Ink Blasters for your tattoo removal.

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About us

A nurse runs the laser.
Not a technician.

Ryan Wright running a laser tattoo removal treatment at Ink Blasters Ryan Wright BBA, BSN, RN — Founder Framed laser safety certification hanging in the Ink Blasters clinic

Ten years ago he was treating
burns in an ICU.

Ryan Wright spent his shifts in the burn unit at Detroit Receiving before opening this clinic — trauma patients, wound care, skin at its worst. He knows what skin does under stress, which is most of the job when you are putting a laser on it.

Removal is the only thing done here. No facials, no injectables, no rotating staff and no upsell to a service you did not come in for. One room, one machine, one person running it.

Licensed and certified
Registered Nurse Licensed by the State of Michigan
Certified Laser Tattoo Specialist State of Colorado
Laser Safety Officer State of Colorado
BSN, Nursing Wayne State University, Detroit — 2011
No charge

Radiation markers left behind by breast cancer treatment are removed free. They are small, permanent and nobody chose them.

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Questions

Everything people ask
before they book.

How much does tattoo removal cost?

Removal is priced by the number of solid square inches of ink. We measure on a grid at your consultation, counting only the squares the ink actually touches — most clinics measure the whole rectangle around a tattoo and bill you for the bare skin inside it. $99 for the first square inch, then $49 for each additional square inch up to six. Tattoos between six and ten square inches are $344. Anything over ten square inches is priced at your free consultation. Teardrops, three to five dots on a hand, and rings are $49. These are per-treatment prices, not the cost of a full removal. Military, law enforcement, fire protection and minors under 18 receive 20% off.

Do you charge for a consultation?

No. Consultations are free, and there is no obligation to book treatment afterwards. Removal is a big decision and the numbers matter. Bring your health history, the type of tattoo and roughly how old it is, and we will explain your options, answer anything you want to ask, and give you a price before you commit to anything.

Does laser tattoo removal hurt?

It stings. Most people compare it to an elastic band snapped against the skin. A cooling system runs chilled air over the area the whole time the laser is working, which takes the edge off considerably. Topical anesthetic is available for $30 a tube if you would rather have it.

How many treatments will I need?

It depends on size, color and how deep the ink was put in. An amateur or homemade tattoo may only need two to five treatments. A professional multi-color piece usually runs five to twelve, sometimes more. You will get a realistic number at your consultation rather than a guess.

Can any tattoo be removed?

The great majority respond, whether professionally done or homemade. Green, orange and yellow are more stubborn than other pigments, but even those typically respond given enough treatments. Being able to treat a full spectrum of colors is a large part of what separates this clinic from ones running older, single-wavelength equipment.

Will it leave a scar?

Clients have less than a 5% chance of permanent scarring.

How long is the healing process afterwards?

There are no bandages. Expect swelling and redness for 24 to 72 hours, and skin that feels like a mild sunburn. Older removal technology left people bandaged for one to three weeks after every session. That is no longer how this works.

How do I book an appointment?

Call the clinic at 734-629-5434, or fill in the consultation form on this site and we will get back to you to confirm a time.

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Getting here

One room in Livonia.
Free parking outside.

Off Pembroke between Newburgh and Levan, about twenty minutes from downtown Detroit and ten from Livonia city center.

37645 Pembroke Ave. Livonia, MI 48152
Get directions 734-629-5434
When we are open
Monday9:00am – 6:00pm
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday9:00am – 7:00pm
Friday9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday9:00am – 1:00pm
SundayClosed

Appointments outside these hours can usually be arranged — call and ask. Closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the Friday after, and Christmas.

Flying in for treatment

People travel here for this, and we can arrange pick-up and drop-off at Detroit Metro. Allow around six hours between landing and your departure time — that covers the drive in, one treatment, and the run back to the airport.

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Book a consult

Free to find out
what it takes.

Tell us roughly what we are looking at and we will get back to you to fix a time. Or call — someone actually answers the phone.

Ryan Wright, BBA, BSN, RN You'll be seen by Ryan Wright BBA, BSN, RN — he does the consult and every treatment himself.
20% Off every treatment

Military, law enforcement, fire protection, and anyone under 18 with a parent. Mention it when you book — it comes off every single session, not just the first.

The consultation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We measure the tattoo, give you the price and a realistic number of treatments, and answer whatever you want to ask. There is usually time to start the same visit if you want to.

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We reply to confirm a time — nothing is booked automatically. Prefer to talk? Call 734-629-5434.