Price guide · Tattoo removal
Tattoo removal price in Singapore: how much tattoo removal costs, and why the ink matters more than the size
How much is tattoo removal? It depends on how many sessions your tattoo will need, and that depends on the ink, the colours and your skin. Here is what drives the cost, and how to compare quotes.
Prepared by the SkinRev Lab team · Updated 9 Nov 2026
General information only, not medical advice. Your own suitability is assessed at consultation.
Quick answer
- How much is tattoo removal in Singapore? It depends on the size, ink colours and density, where the tattoo is, your skin type and how many sessions it will need.
- The total for the course matters more than the price per session: most professional tattoos need several sessions six to eight weeks or more apart.
- At SkinRev Lab, Dr Sin Yong removes tattoos with T2 Targeted Tattoo on the DEKA TORO. Medical treatment is priced at consultation, after he has seen the tattoo.
What sets the price
What decides tattoo removal price in Singapore
Tattoo removal price in Singapore is really a question of how many sessions your tattoo will need. A published scoring system, the Kirby-Desai scale, estimates that number from six factors, and the same factors drive most quotes:
| Factor | Fewer sessions, lower course cost | More sessions, higher course cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ink amount and layering | Light, amateur or old ink | Dense professional work, cover-ups |
| Colours | Black only | Several colours; blue, green, yellow, white |
| Location | Head and neck | Hands, feet, lower legs |
| Skin type | Lighter skin | Skin that tans or darkens after injury |
| Scarring | Smooth skin | Ink over a scar or raised outline |
| Size | Small designs | Large pieces treated in sections |
Size affects the time per session, but colour and density usually affect the number of sessions more. A small, dense, multicoloured tattoo can cost more to remove than a larger, faded black one.
Per session vs course
Why a per-session price can mislead
A low price per session is only good value if the plan is honest about how many sessions are needed. Ask for an estimate of the whole course, and what happens if more sessions turn out to be needed.
- Sessions are spaced six to eight weeks or more apart, so removal takes months.
- A Singapore clinical update put the usual average at about 7 to 10 sessions for professional tattoos; counts vary widely.
- Lightening for a cover-up tattoo usually needs fewer sessions than full removal.
- Cosmetic tattoos such as old brows are usually less dense and need fewer sessions.
Cosmetic tattoos
Eyebrow, lip, eyeliner and scalp tattoos
Removal of cosmetic tattoos is priced the same way, by the likely number of sessions, but the plan is more cautious: red, white and skin-toned pigments can darken when lasered, so a test spot often comes first, and the eyes are shielded for brow and eyeliner work.
Before you pay
Questions to ask before you pay for tattoo removal
- Which laser will be used, and which wavelengths for my colours?
- Who performs the treatment?
- How many sessions do you expect, and how far apart?
- Is a test spot needed for any of my colours?
- What does each session include: numbing, dressings, reviews?
- What is the plan if a colour does not respond?
Be cautious of anyone promising complete removal in a fixed number of sessions. Some colours and cosmetic pigments only lighten.
At SkinRev Lab
Tattoo removal at SkinRev Lab
At SkinRev Lab, #B1-28 CityLink Mall (City Hall MRT), Dr Sin Yong removes tattoos himself with T2 Targeted Tattoo on the DEKA TORO, matching each ink colour to the output it absorbs. He looks at the tattoo, explains how it is likely to respond and how many sessions to expect, and gives the plan and price at consultation. WhatsApp 8266 9585, daily 11am to 8pm.
Sources
References & sources
- Kirby W, Desai A, Desai T, et al. The Kirby-Desai scale: a proposed scale to assess tattoo-removal treatments. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2009;2(3):32-37 (PubMed).
- Ho SG, Goh CL. Laser tattoo removal: a clinical update. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2015;8(1):9-15.
- Kent KM, Graber EM. Laser tattoo removal: a review. Dermatol Surg. 2012;38(1):1-13.
Common questions
Your questions,
answered
How much is tattoo removal in Singapore?
It depends on how many sessions your tattoo needs, which depends on the ink amount, colours, location, skin type and any scarring. At SkinRev Lab, laser tattoo removal is a medical treatment and is priced at consultation after Dr Sin Yong has seen the tattoo.
Why is there no fixed price for tattoo removal?
Two tattoos of the same size can need very different numbers of sessions. A fixed price per square inch ignores colour, density and skin type, which change the course more than size does.
Is a cheaper price per session better value?
Only if the number of sessions and the laser used are the same. Compare the whole course, the device and who performs it.
Does removing an eyebrow tattoo cost less than a body tattoo?
Often, because cosmetic brow pigment is usually less dense and needs fewer sessions. A test spot and eye protection are part of the plan.
Is tattoo removal claimable on MediSave or insurance?
Cosmetic tattoo removal is generally not claimable. Check with your insurer before treatment if you think your situation is different.
How many sessions does tattoo removal take?
There is no fixed number. Professional black tattoos often need about 7 to 10 sessions, sometimes more; light amateur or cosmetic tattoos often need fewer.