Best Tattoo Removal Lasers for Med Spas (2026): 7 Compared

For med spas. Updated October 2, 2026 · Prepared by Prospyr. Prospyr makes practice software, not lasers, and none of the companies below is a Prospyr product. Each summary reflects what the company publishes on its own website, checked October 2026. Prices, training packages and service terms change and are rarely published, so confirm every number and warranty term in writing before you sign.

What does a tattoo removal laser do?

A tattoo removal laser breaks ink into particles small enough for the body to clear, using pulses measured in nanoseconds (Q-switched) or picoseconds. The wavelength decides which colors it can treat: 1064 nm handles black and dark inks and is listed for the widest range of skin types, 532 nm handles red, orange and yellow, and longer wavelengths such as 694, 730, 755 and 785 nm target blue and green. For a med spa, the buying questions are which colors and skin types are covered, what else the laser treats, and what training and service come with it.

The 7 tattoo removal lasers at a glance

How we chose this list

We looked for manufacturers and US sellers whose own websites describe a laser for tattoo removal sold to aesthetic practices, then compared what a practice manager can check before a demo:

• Color coverage. Which wavelengths are included, and which ink colors the company says each one treats.
• Skin types. Whether the company publishes Fitzpatrick ranges per wavelength.
• Other uses. Pigment, melasma, acne scars or skin revitalization on the same laser help it earn when tattoo bookings are slow.
• Support you can verify. Published training, service and marketing programs.

The order is our editorial view, not a measure of results. If your market has heavy tattoo demand, a seller focused on tattoo removal may suit you better than a multi-purpose platform.

1. Candela

Candela, headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, sells PicoWay, a picosecond laser with four wavelengths. Candela publishes a color and skin type chart: 532 nm for red, yellow and orange (Fitzpatrick I to III), 730 and 785 nm for blue and green (II to IV), and 1064 nm for black, brown, green, blue and purple (I to VI).

What stands out:

• Published clearances. Candela lists FDA 510(k) clearances K220853 (October 2022), K191685 (September 2019) and K162454 (acne scars, February 2017).
• Other indications. Benign pigmented lesions, melasma, acne scars, wrinkles, café au lait macules, lentigines and nevus of Ota.
• Darker skin. Candela positions PicoWay for patients with darker skin, where it says nanosecond lasers carry more risk of side effects.
• Training. It describes clinical, marketing and service support plus the Candela Academy.

Right for: practices that want one picosecond laser for multicolor tattoos and pigment work. Ask: which wavelengths are in your quote, and the cost of adding the 730 and 785 nm handpieces later.

2. Astanza

Astanza Laser, based in Dallas, Texas, sells the Quanta line of lasers, including the Discovery Pico Series and Q-Plus EVO Series, to med spas, tattoo studios, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, corrections programs and nonprofits. Tattoo removal is the center of its business.

What stands out:

• Discovery Pico models. Discovery Pico Derm and Discovery Pico (1064 and 532 nm) and Discovery Pico Plus (adds 694 nm), with picosecond, Q-switched and other pulse modes depending on model. Astanza lists peak power up to 1.8 GW.
• Training for as long as you own the laser. Astanza states that onsite installation and training are included, along with lifetime training and clinical support at no cost, free New Look Laser College tattoo removal training in Dallas, and Laser Safety Officer (LSO) and Certified Laser Specialist (CLS) credentials.
• Service. It advertises a 3-business-day service guarantee and a Growth Accelerator Program with marketing support.
• Published price guide. Astanza's buying guide puts an FDA-cleared tattoo laser with training and support at $80,000 to $300,000, with example monthly payments of $1,500 to $3,000 when financed.

Right for: med spas making tattoo removal a main service line rather than an add-on. Ask: the 3-day service guarantee terms in writing, and what the Growth Accelerator Program costs.

3. Cynosure Lutronic

Cynosure Lutronic, based in Westford, Massachusetts, sells PicoSure Pro, which it calls the first 755 nm picosecond laser. Optional 532 nm handles red, yellow and orange inks, and optional 1064 nm treats black ink in darker skin types.

Cynosure lists tattoo removal, benign pigmented lesions, wrinkles, acne scars and pore size, and states PicoSure Pro is the only picosecond device FDA-cleared for melasma, nevus of Ota and Hori's nevus. It lists skin types I to IV for some applications and I to III for 532 nm, and reports more than 1 million treatments performed.

Right for: practices that want pigment and skin work as much as tattoo removal. Ask: whether 532 and 1064 nm are included in the base price, and the skin type range for each.

4. Cutera

Cutera sells enlighten, which combines 2-nanosecond and 660/750-picosecond pulses with three wavelengths: 532, 670 and 1064 nm. Cutera lists 1064 nm for dark and multicolor inks on Fitzpatrick II to V, 670 nm for green and blue on II to IV, and 532 nm for red and yellow on I to III. It says enlighten removes tattoos "even those resistant to traditional treatments," and runs PICO Genesis protocols for skin and acne scars.

Right for: practices that want both pulse durations in one laser for stubborn or multicolor tattoos. Ask: which configuration includes 670 nm, and the post-warranty service cost.

5. InMode

InMode sells Picofy, a picosecond Nd:YAG laser at 1064 and 532 nm with peak power listed at 2.0 GW and ZOOM, ARRAY MLA 110 and PEAK MLA 60 handpieces. InMode lists removal of tattoos and benign pigmented lesions, plus wrinkles and acne scars, and names dermatologists and med spa professionals as its market.

Right for: practices already buying InMode equipment that want a pico laser from the same vendor. Ask: what Picofy offers for blue and green inks with two wavelengths, and the handpiece replacement cost.

6. Fotona

Fotona sells StarWalker MaQX, which it calls its most advanced Q-switched laser, for tattoo removal, skin rejuvenation, vascular treatments and pigment. Fotona says it delivers four wavelengths and pairs picosecond-level precision with nanosecond energy, with fractional modes such as FracTAT for tattoos. The company cites 60+ years of laser research.

Right for: practices that want a Q-switched system with fractional tattoo and skin modes. Ask: the four wavelengths and the skin type range for each, and where the nearest US service engineer is based.

7. Lumenis

Lumenis, headquartered in Israel, includes a Q-switched Nd:YAG module for pigment and tattoo removal on its Stellar M22 platform, alongside IPL, a non-ablative fractional laser and a long-pulsed Nd:YAG. Lumenis lists 30+ conditions and reports 30,000+ installations.

Right for: practices that want IPL photofacials first and occasional tattoo work second. See our IPL machine list for the IPL side. Ask: which ink colors the Q-switched module treats, since a single Nd:YAG covers fewer colors than a multi-wavelength pico laser.

Questions to ask any tattoo removal laser company

1. Which colors and skin types does each wavelength cover? Ask for the chart in writing and the 510(k) clearance numbers behind it. You can look them up in the FDA's 510(k) database.
2. What is the five-year cost? Include handpieces, any per-pulse or per-treatment fees, service contract and lamp or optics replacement, not just the purchase price.
3. What training is included? Ask how many providers are trained, whether it covers safety (LSO) and protocols, and whether new hires are trained free later.
4. What are the service terms? Get the response time, loaner policy and post-warranty price. A down laser cancels a full day of bookings.
5. What does the room need? Ask about electrical, cooling, eyewear and signage requirements before delivery.
6. Who can perform tattoo removal in our state? Rules on who may operate lasers vary by state. Check with your board and our med spa licensing guide.

For laser safety and provider training, see our laser certification course list.

Where Prospyr fits

Tattoo removal is sold as a series of sessions spaced weeks apart, so revenue depends on patients coming back. Prospyr sells sessions as packages and sends follow-up messages to rebook the next session, while settings and photos stay in the chart. If you're reviewing your practice software too, book a practice demo.

Frequently asked questions

Is a picosecond laser better than a Q-switched laser for tattoo removal?

It depends on the tattoo and the skin type. Picosecond lasers deliver shorter pulses, and makers such as Candela say this breaks ink into smaller particles, while some systems, such as Cutera's enlighten and Astanza's Discovery Pico, offer both pulse types. Ask each maker for the indications and clinical data for the colors you see most.

How much does a tattoo removal laser cost?

Astanza's buying guide puts an FDA-cleared tattoo removal laser with training and support at $80,000 to $300,000. The other manufacturers here do not publish prices, so get written quotes for the same wavelengths and compare the five-year cost.

Which wavelengths do I need for colored tattoos?

1064 nm covers black and dark inks, and 532 nm covers red, orange and yellow. Blue and green usually need a longer wavelength, such as 670, 694, 730, 755 or 785 nm, depending on the maker.

Can one laser handle tattoos and other treatments?

Yes, most lasers on this list also treat benign pigment, and several list acne scars, wrinkles or melasma. If you want to add hair removal or body treatments instead, our lists of laser hair removal machines and body contouring machines compare those devices.

Want your company considered?

We review this list quarterly. Companies that make or sell tattoo removal lasers for med spas can send their website and what they offer practices to info@prospyrmed.com. Inclusion is editorial and not paid.

Editorial scope

This list is based on each company's public website, checked October 2026 with AI-assisted research. Companies did not review this article before publication. It is not a guarantee of results, a recommendation of any device for a specific patient, or a substitute for checking FDA clearance, references and your state's rules. Read our methodology or report a correction.