Number of sittingssessions for removing a tattoo depends on the depth, color and amount of ink used. Location of the tattoo is another important factor. Basically, it is a fading process wherein a series of treatments are delivered at a gap of at least 6 weeks. While it may take fewer treatments for removing amateur or “street” tattoos, professional tattoos usually require 5 - 8 treatment sessions. When lightening an existing tattoo