By the EradiTatt team · Laser tattoo removal specialists in Tampa Bay and Orlando since 2015
Short answer: at our Orlando clinic in Dr. Phillips, laser tattoo removal costs $100 to $600 per session, and the price depends only on the size of the tattoo. A tattoo smaller than a quarter is $100 per session, a tattoo smaller than a dollar bill is $225, and a piece up to the size of a sheet of paper is $600. If you prepay for four sessions you save 20%. Most people need 8 to 12 sessions spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart, so a small tattoo usually lands somewhere around $1,440 to $2,700 in total, depending on how many sessions your ink needs and whether you buy packages. The consultation and photo quote are free.
Key takeaways
- Orlando pricing at EradiTatt runs from $100 (XX-Small) to $600 (X-Large) per session, based only on tattoo size.
- A 4-session package saves 20%, for example $720 instead of $900 for a small tattoo. You don’t have to buy a package to get started.
- Your total cost is the per-session price multiplied by the number of sessions you need. Most clients need 8 to 12.
- Ink colors, density, age, placement and your skin type change how many sessions you need, not the price per session.
- Military members and veterans get 15% off, and every referral earns a $50 credit.
- Fading a tattoo for a cover-up often costs less than full removal because you stop once the ink is light enough for your artist.
- The cheapest quote per session is not always the cheapest total. Ask how many sessions a clinic expects and what laser it uses.
“How much does tattoo removal cost in Orlando?” is the first thing almost everyone asks us, and it’s a fair question. Most clinic websites in Central Florida either don’t publish prices at all or show a monthly payment number without telling you what the full treatment adds up to. Price directories list Orlando averages anywhere from about $150 to well over $500 per session, which isn’t much help when you’re trying to budget for your own tattoo. This guide shows our actual published prices, what a full removal or a cover-up fade typically totals, what changes your session count, how to save, and how to reach our clinic on Turkey Lake Road.
Laser tattoo removal prices at our Orlando clinic
Our pricing is the same at every EradiTatt location, including Orlando, and it’s based on one thing: how big the tattoo is. There’s no extra charge for color, for a tattoo on your hand or foot, or for a dense professional piece. You can see the full list on our laser tattoo removal cost page, and here it is for quick reference.
| Tattoo size | About the size of | Per session | 4 sessions (20% off) | Package price per session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XX-Small | Smaller than a quarter | $100 | $320 | $80 |
| X-Small | Smaller than a credit card | $175 | $560 | $140 |
| Small | Smaller than a dollar bill | $225 | $720 | $180 |
| Medium | Smaller than a CD | $300 | $960 | $240 |
| Large | Smaller than a DVD case | $400 | $1,280 | $320 |
| X-Large | Up to a sheet of paper | $600 | $1,920 | $480 |
A few things that are worth knowing about this table:
- The consultation is free. We’ll measure your tattoo, tell you which size tier it falls into, and give you an honest estimate of how many sessions to plan for.
- You can get a price before you visit. If you’d rather not drive in just to find out your price, send us a photo of your tattoo for a free quote.
- Packages are optional. You can pay one session at a time. Prepaying for four sessions saves 20% if you already know you’re committed.
- Discounts stack onto a clear base price. Military members and veterans get 15% off, and you earn a $50 credit for every friend you refer.
How to figure out which size your tattoo is
The easiest way is to hold an everyday object over your tattoo. If a quarter covers it completely, it’s XX-Small. If a credit card covers it, it’s X-Small. A dollar bill is the cutoff for Small, a CD for Medium, a DVD case for Large, and anything up to a standard sheet of paper is X-Large. Script that wraps around a wrist or a design with a lot of empty skin inside it can be harder to judge, and that’s exactly what the free photo quote is for. Larger pieces such as half sleeves or back pieces are quoted at the consultation.
How much does full tattoo removal cost in Orlando in total?
The per-session price is only half of the math. The other half is how many sessions your tattoo needs. Most of our clients need between 8 and 12 sessions for full removal, spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart. Some light, older or amateur tattoos clear in fewer, and some dense, multicolored pieces need more. Our guide to how many laser tattoo removal sessions you’ll need explains the range in more detail.
The table below shows what full removal typically totals at our published prices. The “with packages” column assumes you buy your sessions in 4-packs where possible (for example, 10 sessions = two 4-packs plus two single sessions).
| Tattoo size | 8 sessions, pay as you go | 8 sessions, two 4-packs | 10 sessions, with packages | 12 sessions, three 4-packs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XX-Small | $800 | $640 | $840 | $960 |
| X-Small | $1,400 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,680 |
| Small | $1,800 | $1,440 | $1,890 | $2,160 |
| Medium | $2,400 | $1,920 | $2,520 | $2,880 |
| Large | $3,200 | $2,560 | $3,360 | $3,840 |
| X-Large | $4,800 | $3,840 | $5,040 | $5,760 |
These are planning numbers, not quotes. Your actual session count depends on your ink and your skin, which we assess at the consultation. Military and veteran clients would take 15% off these figures.
How long full removal takes
Because your immune system needs time between sessions to clear the shattered ink, sessions are spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart. Eight sessions at that spacing takes roughly 10 to 13 months from the first appointment to the last, and twelve sessions takes roughly 15 to 20 months. That spacing also spreads the cost out: even if you pay per session, a small tattoo works out to about $225 every month and a half or two months rather than one large bill. If you’re wondering why it can’t be done in two or three visits, our article on why tattoo removal takes multiple sessions walks through the biology.
How much does tattoo removal cost per session?
This is one of the most searched versions of the question, and the honest answer is that per-session prices vary widely across the country and across Orlando. National cost guides commonly put a single laser session somewhere between about $100 and $500, and some large-tattoo sessions cost more. Many clinics don’t publish prices at all and quote only after a consultation.
At EradiTatt, a single session costs $100, $175, $225, $300, $400 or $600 depending on size, and the price per session drops to $80 to $480 when you buy a 4-pack. The session itself is quick: most appointments take 5 to 15 minutes once you’re checked in. If you’re curious what happens during that time, read how long a laser tattoo removal session takes.
How much does it cost to remove a small tattoo?
Small tattoos are the most common thing we treat in Orlando: a name on a wrist, a small symbol on an ankle, a date behind an ear, a little heart on a finger. Here’s what they typically cost:
- Smaller than a quarter (XX-Small): $100 per session or $320 for four. With 8 to 12 sessions, that’s roughly $640 to $1,200 in total.
- Smaller than a credit card (X-Small): $175 per session or $560 for four. Roughly $1,120 to $2,100 in total.
- Smaller than a dollar bill (Small): $225 per session or $720 for four. Roughly $1,440 to $2,700 in total.
One thing to keep in mind: a small tattoo is cheaper per session, but it doesn’t necessarily need fewer sessions. A tiny, densely packed black tattoo on a finger can take as many sessions as a larger, lighter one on the shoulder. Size sets the price; the ink and placement set the session count.
Is tattoo removal priced per square inch?
Some clinics price by the square inch, which can make quotes hard to compare because you need to measure your tattoo precisely and the price can jump with a few extra fractions of an inch. We use six size tiers instead, each tied to an everyday object. As a rough guide, a credit card is about 3.4 by 2.1 inches, a dollar bill is about 6.1 by 2.6 inches, and a CD is about 4.7 inches across. If a clinic gives you a per-square-inch price, multiply it by your tattoo’s area and by the number of sessions you expect, then compare that total to a tier-based price like ours.
What affects the total cost of tattoo removal?
Because our price per session is fixed by size, almost everything else that affects your total cost does so by changing how many sessions you need. These are the factors we look at during your consultation.
Ink colors
Black ink absorbs every laser wavelength and usually fades the most predictably. Colors like blue, green, red, yellow and purple each respond best to specific wavelengths. Our PiQo4 laser has four wavelengths, which lets us target more colors than a single-wavelength system. There’s no extra charge for color at EradiTatt, but colorful tattoos can take more sessions. See laser tattoo removal on colored tattoos for what to expect.
How dense and how old the tattoo is
Professional tattoos are usually packed with more ink, set at an even depth, than amateur ones, so they often need more sessions. Older tattoos have already faded somewhat as your body slowly breaks down the ink, which tends to help. Our article on how tattoos fade over time explains why.
Where the tattoo is on your body
Tattoos closer to the heart, such as the chest, upper arm and back, tend to fade faster because circulation there is stronger. Hands, feet, fingers and ankles get less blood flow, so the ink clears more slowly. Placement doesn’t change our price, but it can add sessions.
Your skin type
Darker skin tones contain more natural pigment, so treatment settings have to be more conservative to protect the skin. That can mean more sessions. It’s also why we never treat over a tan: you’ll need to avoid sun and tanning for at least 4 weeks before each appointment.
Cover-ups and layered ink
If your tattoo has already been covered with another tattoo, there’s more ink to break down. Layered tattoos almost always take more sessions than a single layer.
Your health and your aftercare
Your immune system does the actual work of clearing ink, so general health matters. Following aftercare (keep the area covered for 2 to 3 days, skip exercise for 24 hours, keep the skin out of the sun) helps you heal on time so you can keep your sessions on schedule. Delays and complications cost time, and sometimes money.
Why does tattoo removal cost so much?
It’s a common reaction: the tattoo itself may have cost $100, so why does removal cost more than ten times that? A few reasons:
- The equipment. Medical-grade picosecond lasers are expensive to buy and to maintain. We use the PiQo4, which combines picosecond and nanosecond pulses, together with a Zimmer Cryo 6 that blows cold air on the skin for comfort. Our post on the price of tattoo removal laser machines gives a sense of the investment involved.
- Medical expertise. At EradiTatt, treatments are performed by our owner, Melissa Hoperich, FNP. Getting the settings right for your ink and skin is what keeps treatment safe and effective.
- Multiple sessions. Putting ink into the skin takes one appointment. Getting it out takes many, because the body can only clear so much ink between sessions.
- Specialization. Tattoo removal is all we do. We’re not a med spa adding a laser to a menu of services.
For a deeper look, read how much your laser tattoo removal will cost, and why. And if you’ve been browsing forums for real-world numbers, our roundup of what people on Reddit say tattoo removal costs is worth a read.
Will tattoo removal get cheaper?
Laser technology keeps improving, and newer picosecond lasers can break ink into smaller particles than older systems. That’s good news for results and for the number of sessions some tattoos need. But the cost of running a medical laser clinic doesn’t drop just because the technology gets better, and waiting a few years means living with a tattoo you don’t want for a few more years. Starting now also gives your body more time to clear ink between sessions. We cover the question in full in will tattoo removal get cheaper?
It’s also worth comparing technologies. Older Q-switched (nanosecond-only) lasers are sometimes offered at lower prices per session, but they may need more sessions on some inks. Our article on Q-switch laser tattoo removal cost explains the trade-off, and our guide to the PiQo4 laser explains why we chose it.
How much does fading a tattoo for a cover-up cost?
Not everyone wants their tattoo gone completely. Many Orlando clients just want the old design light enough that a tattoo artist can put something new over it. Fading uses the same laser and the same size-based pricing, but it typically takes fewer sessions than full removal, because you stop once your artist says the old ink won’t show through. That makes it one of the most affordable ways to fix a tattoo you don’t like.
For example, a medium tattoo faded over four sessions with a 4-pack would cost $960, compared to roughly $1,920 to $2,880 for full removal. The right number of sessions depends on how dark the original is and what your artist plans to put over it, so we recommend bringing your artist’s input to the consultation. Read more in our cover-up fade plan guide and tattoo removal vs. a cover-up.
What does eyebrow tattoo and microblading removal cost?
We also remove cosmetic eyebrow tattoos, microblading and powder brows at our Orlando clinic. These are small treatment areas, but work near the eyes calls for extra care, and cosmetic pigments can behave differently from body tattoo ink. We’ll give you a price and a session estimate at your free consultation. For more background, see eyebrow tattoo removal in Orlando and what permanent makeup removal costs.
Ways to save on tattoo removal in Orlando
- Buy a 4-pack once you’re sure. Prepaying for four sessions saves 20%. Many people pay for their first session on its own, see how their skin responds, then switch to packages.
- Use the military and veteran discount. Active-duty service members and veterans get 15% off. Learn more about tattoo removal for military members and veterans.
- Refer a friend. Each referral earns you a $50 credit toward your treatment.
- Consider fading instead of full removal if you plan to cover the tattoo anyway.
- Protect your skin from the sun. A tan means a postponed session, and Central Florida sun is strong year-round. Planning around it keeps you on schedule. Our guide to the best time of year to get a tattoo removed explains why fall and winter are a smart time to start.
- Follow aftercare. Healing on time avoids delays. If you love Orlando’s pools and lakes, read how long to wait before swimming after tattoo removal.
- Compare totals, not just per-session prices. A quote that looks cheap per session isn’t a bargain if it takes more sessions or doesn’t include the full picture. Our guide to affordable laser tattoo removal has more tips.
Is tattoo removal covered by insurance?
In most cases, no. Health insurance plans generally treat tattoo removal as a cosmetic procedure, so you should expect to pay for it yourself. If you think your situation is different, ask your insurance plan directly before you start. This is one reason transparent, size-based pricing matters: you can plan your budget before your first session instead of being surprised later.
Cheap tattoo removal options to be careful with
When you’re looking at a total of a thousand dollars or more, it’s tempting to look for a shortcut. Here’s what to watch out for:
- Removal creams. Creams can’t reach the ink, which sits below the top layer of skin. Some can irritate or burn the skin without removing the tattoo.
- Unusually low laser prices. Ask what laser the clinic uses, who performs the treatment, and how many sessions they expect. A low price per session with an outdated laser can end up costing more in total.
- Promises of removal in two or three sessions. Full removal almost always takes more. An honest clinic will give you a range, not a guarantee.
If you’d like to see what realistic progress looks like, browse our before and after results and reviews.
Who isn’t a candidate right now
Before you budget, make sure you can start treatment. We can’t treat you if you’re pregnant, if you’ve taken Accutane in the past 6 months, if you’re on anticoagulants (blood thinners), if you have certain autoimmune conditions, if you have a recent tan, or if you have a strong ink allergy. If any of these apply, talk to us at your consultation and we’ll tell you when it makes sense to come back.
Tattoo removal in Orlando: our Dr. Phillips clinic
Our Orlando tattoo removal clinic is at 9430 Turkey Lake Rd, Suite 116, Orlando, FL 32819, in the Dr. Phillips area near Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, with garage parking available. We’re open Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm, and in-office treatments are scheduled by appointment. Call us at (407) 278-7066.
We see clients from all over Central Florida. Approximate drive times in normal traffic:
- Dr. Phillips, Bay Hill and MetroWest: about 5 to 10 minutes.
- International Drive and the Universal area: about 10 minutes. Turkey Lake Road runs between I-Drive and MetroWest.
- Windermere: about 15 minutes via Conroy-Windermere Rd or Sand Lake Rd.
- Downtown Orlando and Winter Park: about 20 to 30 minutes. Take I-4 west to the Sand Lake Rd exit, then head west to Turkey Lake Rd.
- Hunters Creek: about 20 minutes via John Young Pkwy or I-4.
- Winter Garden and Ocoee: about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Kissimmee: about 25 to 30 minutes via I-4 or John Young Pkwy. See our Kissimmee tattoo removal guide.
- Clermont: about 35 minutes via SR 429 or SR 408, then Sand Lake Rd or Conroy Rd.
Why Orlando clients come to us
Orlando is a hospitality and tourism town, and a lot of our clients work in jobs where appearance matters: theme parks, hotels, restaurants along Sand Lake Road’s Restaurant Row, healthcare and corporate offices. Some want a visible tattoo gone before a new job or a promotion. Others just want to wear short sleeves or a swimsuit again without thinking about it, which matters when summer lasts most of the year. Central Florida’s strong sun also means timing matters: plan theme park days and lake weekends so treated skin can stay covered and you’re never tanned before a session.
The pricing in this guide is the same at all five EradiTatt clinics. If you split your time between Orlando and the Gulf Coast, you can also visit our Tampa clinic on Westshore Blvd or our St. Petersburg clinic, and see every option on our Florida tattoo removal locations page. For a statewide view of pricing, see tattoo removal cost in Florida.
What happens at your first Orlando appointment
Your free consultation covers your tattoo’s size, ink colors, age, placement and your skin type. You’ll get your exact price and a realistic session range, with no pressure to buy a package. When you’re ready to start, the treatment itself is fast: the Zimmer Cryo 6 cools the skin while the PiQo4 laser breaks up the ink, and most sessions take 5 to 15 minutes. Learn more about the laser tattoo removal process and what to expect at your first session.
Frequently asked questions about tattoo removal cost in Orlando
How much is tattoo removal in Orlando?
At EradiTatt’s Orlando clinic, sessions cost $100 to $600 depending on the size of the tattoo. A 4-session package saves 20%. Most clients need 8 to 12 sessions, so full removal of a small tattoo usually totals roughly $1,440 to $2,700.
How much does tattoo removal cost per session?
Our per-session prices are $100 (XX-Small), $175 (X-Small), $225 (Small), $300 (Medium), $400 (Large) and $600 (X-Large). With a 4-pack, that drops to $80 to $480 per session.
How much does it cost to remove a small tattoo?
A tattoo smaller than a quarter is $100 per session, smaller than a credit card is $175, and smaller than a dollar bill is $225. Multiply by the number of sessions you need, usually 8 to 12, and take 20% off any sessions bought as 4-packs.
Do colored tattoos cost more to remove?
Not at EradiTatt. Our price is based only on size. Some colors can take more sessions, though, so a colorful tattoo may cost more in total than a black one of the same size.
Do I have to pay for all my sessions up front?
No. You can pay for one session at a time. Prepaying for four sessions is optional and saves 20%.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. Consultations are free, and you can also get a free quote by sending a photo of your tattoo.
Do you offer a military discount?
Yes. Military members and veterans get 15% off. We also give a $50 credit for every referral.
Why does tattoo removal cost more than the tattoo did?
Removal takes multiple sessions with a medical-grade laser, performed by a trained provider, spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart. Getting a tattoo takes one appointment; removing it safely takes many.
Is fading for a cover-up cheaper than full removal?
Usually, yes. Fading uses the same per-session prices but typically needs fewer sessions, because you stop as soon as the old ink is light enough for your tattoo artist to work over.
Where can I find more answers?
Visit our tattoo removal FAQ or contact our team. We’re happy to answer questions by phone before you book.
Book your free consultation in Orlando
Ready to find out exactly what your tattoo will cost to remove? At your free consultation we’ll measure your tattoo, give you a clear price and a realistic session plan, and answer every question about the process. Orlando residents can book a free consultation online or call our Dr. Phillips clinic at (407) 278-7066.