How Skin Needling & Lymphatic Massage Can Seriously Boost Your Tattoo Removal Results
Getting a tattoo removed is much more than just showing up for your laser appointments. Believe it or not, your body does most of the heavy lifting.
The laser breaks up the ink, but your lymphatic system is what actually carries it away. Therefore, the healthier and more active your skin and lymphatic system are, the faster your tattoo fades.
That is exactly why skin needling and lymphatic massage are becoming popular add-ons during tattoo removal. They do not replace laser treatments — they boost them.
So… what is skin needling?
Skin needling (aka microneedling) uses tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. Don’t worry — it sounds scarier than it is. These tiny pinpricks kick your skin’s natural healing into high gear, boosting collagen, elastin, and fresh skin cell growth.
Why it helps with tattoo removal?
It helps the laser reach stubborn ink
Older tattoos or tattoos with scar tissue can make the skin thicker or uneven. Needling helps break down that tissue so the laser can get to the ink more easily.
It boosts ink fading between sessions
The micro-injuries boost blood flow and activate your lymphatic system — it’s your body’s signal to start clearing things out. Better circulation = quicker ink removal.
It helps the skin repair itself
Laser removal can leave the skin feeling dry or a little rough. Needling encourages collagen production to keep your skin smooth, healthy, and strong.
It loosens up deep or stubborn ink
Ink can be trapped under fibrous tissue and needling can help break that up, making your laser treatments even more effective.
What is lymphatic massage?
It’s a soft, relaxing massage that gets your lymphatic system moving — that’s the system in charge of clearing out impurities from your body. Since broken ink particles are treated like waste, this helps your body get rid of them quicker.
Why it helps with tattoo removal?
Speeds up fading
By getting your lymph moving, lymphatic massage helps your body flush out those tiny broken-up ink particles that can help tattoos fade faster between sessions.
Reduces swelling and inflammation
Laser sessions can leave the area feeling warm or puffy. Lymphatic massage calms everything down and supports quicker recovery.
Gives your immune system a little extra push
A healthy lymphatic system = more active immune cells.
More active immune cells = faster progress.
Keeps the skin happy
Better circulation leads to healthier skin overall — that is exactly what you want when you are booking multiple laser sessions.
What can I do at home to get even better results?
Proper aftercare and skin maintenance are essential. The following products are available here at LaserTat and have been carefully selected to support your skin’s healing process, improve texture, and help reduce pigmentation.
Our Packs include:
1 x Skinstitute Even Blend Serum.
1x Derma Roller.
You can purchase separately at $50 each or $80 for both.
Laseraid is also available for best results in Aftercare.
At LaserTat, we’re committed to providing the best experience possible.