laser removal
/ˈleɪzər rɪˈmuːvəl/
CommonThe process of using laser treatments to fade or erase a tattoo from the skin.
Referenced both practically and as a punchline when someone makes a tattoo decision others see as risky.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | she got her ex's name on her neck. i'll start saving for her laser removal | Predicting the person will regret the tattoo and sarcastically offering to fund its removal. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | 6 sessions into laser removal and you can barely see it anymore. the process works but it is not fun | The person is making progress removing a tattoo but the process is painful and slow. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 03 | laser removal on a black and grey piece is way easier than on color. green and yellow barely fade | Certain ink colors are harder to remove with laser than others. | reddit, 2023 |
| 04 | i'm not doing full removal just fading it enough to cover up. way fewer sessions | The person is using partial laser removal to lighten the tattoo before getting a cover-up design. | instagram, 2024 |
Use it when
- Talking about the actual medical procedure of removing or fading a tattoo with lasers.
- Joking about someone making a tattoo decision they will regret and need to undo.
- Discussing options for dealing with a tattoo someone no longer wants.
Do not use it when
- You mean covering up a tattoo with a new design.Use “cover-up” instead.
Laser removal vs cover-up
laser removal
Laser removal fades or erases the tattoo using light treatments across multiple sessions.
VS
cover-up
A cover-up hides the tattoo under a new design placed on top.
Origin and context
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- Confidence
- low
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