With the Clarity laser at ENTER Plastic Surgery, tattoo removal runs to 5 to 10 sessions, 6 to 8 weeks apart depending on ink color and size, so one visit to Seoul starts a course and does not finish it. Choosing tattoo removal in Korea means planning the whole course before the first session. Each session is priced by size: up to 3 × 3, 6 × 6 or 9 × 9 cm.
Before you start
Seven tattoo removal checks before the first laser session
The laser session is short, while the course behind it lasts months. These seven checks help you judge a plan, wherever you book it.
The colors in your ink
Dark ink and bright colors absorb laser light differently. Ask which shades in your tattoo are expected to fade slowly.
The size tier
Your tier is the smallest of the three squares that the entire design can sit within. Measure the tattoo, since a design over 9 × 9 cm needs its own quote.
The length of the course
Five to ten sessions with six to eight weeks between them can run from about six months to more than a year.
Fading or clearing
Lightening a tattoo for a cover-up and trying to clear it are different goals. Say which you want so the plan matches it.
Allergy history
Tell the clinic if a tattoo, red ink in particular, has ever itched, swelled or raised a rash.
Skin tone and sun
Laser energy can leave lighter or darker patches. Recent tanning raises that risk, so plan sessions away from strong sun.
Sessions after you fly home
Ask how the course continues once you leave Seoul, and whether a session can be booked on each return trip.
Where it is offered
Best Tattoo Removal in Seoul: Four Settings and the Question for Each
Laser tattoo removal in Seoul is offered in medical clinics of several kinds and through travel bookings. The difference that counts for you is how clearly the course is laid out before the first pulse.
| Setting | How removal is offered | The question to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic surgery clinic with a laser menu | Priced per session by tattoo size | How many sessions and what spacing do you expect for my ink? |
| Pigment and laser clinic | Several lasers used for marks and tattoos | Which laser is used for each color in my tattoo? |
| Package by number of sessions | A block of visits paid in advance | What happens to unused sessions if I stop? |
| Travel or agency booking | One session on a fixed day of a trip | Who carries on the course after I go home? |
A plan that lists the size tier, the session count range and the spacing gives you a fair basis for comparison.
Prices
Tattoo removal price at ENTER Plastic Surgery, by size per session
Each card is the fee for one session, and the tier is the smallest listed square that the full design fits within. A course repeats that fee at every visit, so the total depends on how many sessions your ink takes. Designs larger than 9 × 9 cm fall outside these three cards and are quoted separately.
The amounts shown exclude tax; 10% VAT is added at payment. Before booking, have the deposit and any cancellation conditions written into your quote.
Prices exclude VAT (10% VAT is added at payment).
Your doctor
Chief Director · Korean board-certified plastic surgeon
“Natural, yet clearly visible change.”Eyelid and facelift surgery at ENTER is planned and performed by Dr. Jang himself.
- NowChief Director, ENTER Plastic Surgery
- TrainingPlastic surgery, Kyung Hee University Medical Center
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- FormerDirector, Secret Plastic Surgery
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Device used
Clarity II by Lutronic for tattoo removal
Tattoo removal at ENTER Plastic Surgery is done with Clarity II, a laser made by Lutronic. The same device is used at the clinic for laser toning, blackheads and hair removal, and on the tattoo menu it is used to break ink particles into pieces small enough for the body to clear between sessions.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Device | Clarity II |
| Maker | Lutronic |
| Unit on the menu | One session, by tattoo size |
| Numbing | Numbing cream |
| Length of a visit | 15 to 30 minutes, longer for larger designs |
The research summarized further down used other laser types. It explains how short-pulse lasers treat ink and what side effects follow, and should not be read as results for this device.
Aftercare
Healing after a tattoo laser session, by the clinic's guidance
The treated patch is a small wound for a week or more. These steps come from the clinic's written aftercare.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | A dressing tape covers the area; flying is possible from the next day |
| Days 1–10 | Swap the dressing tape, one or two times daily, as soon as fluid makes it swell and go white |
| From day 3 | The scab darkens |
| Days 7–10 | The scab falls off naturally; the tape comes off once the skin has closed |
| Two weeks | No scrubs, peels or exfoliating products, since the skin stays sensitive |
| Throughout | Reapply sunscreen every 3–4 hours |
Spreading redness, pus or pain that increases are not part of normal healing. Contact the clinic promptly, and ask a local doctor to look if you are already home.
Research
What tattoo laser trials and case reports show about fading and side effects
The studies below compare picosecond and nanosecond lasers. They describe how short pulses act on ink and which side effects to expect, as background for any laser course.
| Study | Design | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Pinto, 2017 | Randomized trial, black tattoos, 1064 nm | No difference in clearance after two sessions; less pain with the picosecond laser |
| Ma, 2026 | Randomized split-tattoo trial, 755 nm | Satisfactory clearance in 73.3% against 23.3%, but more darkening of the skin, 21.3% against 12% |
| Wong, 2021 | Case report | Severe rash over treated and untreated tattoos after two sessions, traced to red ink allergy |
Two lessons follow. A faster pulse can clear some tattoos more completely and still leave more pigment change in the skin (Ma, 2026). And a person already sensitized to an ink may react across the body when the laser releases it, so an allergy history needs to be raised before treatment (Wong, 2021).
- Blisters, crusting and pinpoint bleeding in the days after a session
- Lighter or darker patches of skin
- Ink that lightens unevenly or a shade that lingers
- Texture change or scarring
- Allergic reaction to released ink
At ENTER
Tattoo removal with ENTER Plastic Surgery when you live abroad
Pigment treatment is part of the focus of Dr. Choi Yul, a family medicine specialist who also handles Botox and injection treatments at the clinic. Flying is allowed from the day after a session, so a single visit fits a short trip; the rest of the course needs return visits every six to eight weeks or treatment closer to home.
For a first review, photograph the tattoo in daylight with a ruler beside it and list the ink colors, then share it with us on WhatsApp or attach it to the form below. We will get back to you as soon as possible. English-speaking staff are available at the clinic.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Id reaction and allergic contact dermatitis post-picosecond laser tattoo removal: A case reportSAGE Open Medical Case Reports · 2021 · Wong I · doi:10.1177/2050313x211057934
A case report of a widespread eczema-like rash after two laser sessions, traced to allergy to red tattoo pigment. Picosecond laser, not this clinic's device.
- 755-nm Picosecond vs. Nanosecond Alexandrite Lasers for Tattoo Removal: A Randomized, Split-Tattoo Clinical TrialPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 2026 · Ma G et al. · doi:10.1097/prs.0000000000012958
A randomized split-tattoo trial in which a 755 nm picosecond laser cleared more ink than a nanosecond laser (73.3% vs 23.3% satisfactory) but caused more skin darkening (21.3% vs 12%). Background only.
- Neodymium‐doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd: YAG ) 1064‐nm picosecond laser vs. Nd: YAG 1064‐nm nanosecond laser in tattoo removal: a randomized controlled single‐blind clinical trialBritish Journal of Dermatology · 2017 · Pinto F et al. · doi:10.1111/bjd.14962
A randomized single-blind trial on black tattoos: 1064 nm picosecond and nanosecond lasers cleared equally after two sessions, with less pain from the picosecond laser. Background only.
FAQ
Tattoo removal in Korea: questions on sessions, price and healing
How many sessions does laser tattoo removal take?
Five to ten, by the clinic's guidance, spaced six to eight weeks apart. Ink color and tattoo size set where you fall in that range, so the count is an estimate that is reviewed as the tattoo fades.
How is the tattoo removal price worked out?
By size, per session. A tattoo that fits inside 3 × 3 cm is ₩200,000 and one inside 6 × 6 cm is ₩300,000 each session, excluding VAT (10% VAT is added at payment). Multiply by the expected number of sessions.
What if my tattoo is bigger than 9 × 9 cm?
It needs a separate quote. The three price tiers end at 9 × 9 cm, so send a photo with a ruler beside the tattoo and ask for a written quote for your size.
Can I fly the day after tattoo removal?
Yes. The clinic's aftercare allows a flight from the next day. Keep the dressing tape on, change it when it fills with fluid, and pack sunscreen to reapply every three to four hours.
Will laser removal clear my tattoo completely?
That cannot be promised. Dark ink and bright shades respond differently, and in trials some tattoos cleared well while others kept traces. A realistic plan states the expected session range and whether fading for a cover-up is the aim.
Is red tattoo ink riskier to remove?
It can be, for people allergic to it. A case report described a widespread rash after two laser sessions in a patient sensitized to red ink. If any tattoo of yours has itched or swelled, tell the clinic first.
What does the skin look like after a session?
It forms a scab under a dressing tape. By the clinic's guidance the scab darkens from day three and falls off by itself between days seven and ten. Avoid scrubs and peels for two weeks.
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